For the past few years, South Korea has been introducing the Western world not only to new styles every season, but also to the hottest fashion talents in the industry with Park Soo-joo and Choi Sora paving the way. Towering at 186 cm tall, the 20-year-old Kwon Tae-eun can effortlessly pull off any style. His quirky…
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In Conversation with Wilhelmina’s Model Ola Adeyemi
Can an interview with a fashion model change one’s opinion about the industry? It surely can. Ola Adeyemi, a British model, is more than just another handsome face. Well-spoken, articulate, observant and discerning when talking about the fashion world, he strongly represents – sadly still underappreciated – people of colour. Signed with one of the most prestigious modelling…
In Conversation with Model Song Seol-hui
Song Seol-hui, a South Korean model represented by A.Conic, a fast-growing modelling agency from Seoul, is known for her down-to-earth style and personality. Song started modelling just three years ago, but her confidence in front of the camera and on the catwalk is indisputable. Her honesty in conveying her opinions on the Korean fashion industry…
In Conversation with Model Heo Hyo-ryeong
In the perpetually changing fashion industry, male models have become as desirable as the female ones. A growing number of brands now offer a broader range of menswear which allows more male models to expand their horizons outside of the runway – and that’s what the 23-year-old Heo Hyo-ryeong, represented by A.Conic, has been doing. His…
In Conversation with A.Conic’s Model: Byeon Jun-seo
Byeon Jun-seo is an eager young South Korean fashion model; with his energetic personality and with him always on the move, his career was probably meant to be. Whenever Jun-seo walks a runway, the level of excitement at the fashion show electrifies the air. Clothes-conscious and comfortable with whatever style the next season could bring, Byeon…
In Conversation with A.Conic’s Model: Lee Ju-yeon
Whenever Lee Ju-yeon appears on a runway or at fashion events, she lights up the room with her delicate yet mighty presence. With her strong and beautiful facial features and ballerina-like body, she is the fashion’s ‘dazzling swan’. She walked the runway for countless designers, including Mabel Brempong, Vleeda, Blank Seoul, Studio Seong, R.Shemiste, Vibrate and Daily Mirror…
In Conversation with Model Joo Won-dae
Joo Won-dae, a South Korean model-turned-fashion-designer, is a force to be reckoned with. From catwalks, magazine shoots and hosting shows, to being the creative director and designer of his own clothing line Duckdive, often worn by K-Pop idols, including Jong-hyun of SHINee, Park Jin-young of GOT7, Jung-kook and Jin of BTS – Won-dae is a young man…
In Conversation with Lee Jin-mu, South Korean Actor, Model and Filmmaker
Can one scene from a film change a young boy’s life? That seems to be the case for Lee Jin-mu, a South Korean actor, filmmaker and a model, who got struck by the acting bug when he saw an emotional scene from Eyes of Dawn, one of the most popular TV dramas of the 1990’s:…
In Conversation with Fashion Designer Daniel Jacob
“For as long as I can remember, fashion has influenced my life and the choices I have made,” Daniel Jacob, a Polish fashion designer, once said. Born in 1983, Daniel discovered his love for fashion when he was a child. When he grew up, he initially used his creativity when he took on a course…
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