YOUNG DESIGNERS' HANBOK EXCURSION

Elegant Rebellion
Hee Ji Jegal

The concept is to preserve tradition, while dazzling with fresh innovation.

The Harmonious Union of a Hanbok and Suit
Hye Rim Kim

The hanbok collar and tie have been modified and applied to a shirred bolero suit jacket. The skirt is made of pastel-colored silk with a floral pattern design.

Guest
Da Hye Cho

Inspired by passersby, and yet different from the image of a traveler, since it is sophisticated, neat, and concealed under a veil.

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Dong Hyun Lim

Expressing the dignity of Korea with a modern touch, this sophisticated yet casual, everyday design applies traditional Korean features to convey the country’s confidence, strength, moderation, and delicacy.

Wearing Hanok (Korean Houses)
Hyun Jin Cho

Modern reinterpretation of the hanbok, exploring harmony between the human body and clothing. It references hanboks from the Goryeo dynasty, applying a “Doljjeogwi joint” inspired by the sleeves of “Cheollik” and the hinges seen in Korean houses.

Blue Sky
Wan Jae Cho

Inspired by the clear blue sky of the fall and the breeze, capturing a wide spectrum of blues with traditional, natural dye.

The Calm of Korean
Moon Sil Choi

Inspired by the moderated aesthetics of Korea, applying the traditional fabric, handicraft, and curves of hanbok patterns for an elegant and contemporary look.

Dikda (Native Korean for ‘Printing’)
Han Sol Kim

Inspired by the act of printing with the movable types of Korea, the memory of a palace tour is captured in the garment as the act of printing leaves its trace.

Less is More, The Tradition is the Modern
Yoo Jin Jung

Contemporary touches and wearability have been combined with the colors and silhouettes of a traditional hanbok.

Korean Resistance
Bo Geun Shin

Inspired by “resistance,” the concept links Korea and funk, reinterpreting the Korean funk that resisted the suppression of freedom.

Gye, Succeeding the Tradition of Knots
Si Eun Jang

What does the word "hanbok" bring to mind? "Gye" is a suit inspired by the “Sibijangbok” worn by the king—the supreme power of the Joseon dynasty.

The Shape of Blue
Tae Hoon Kim

A design that supersedes the original beauty of “Cheollik”, applying its crimps and detachable sleeves to an everyday shirt.

Bo
Kyung Min Ryoo

I believe that “bojagi” (Korean wrapping cloth), which respects and tolerates everything wrapped inside it, has developed into a hanbok for the people. The flexibility and shape of Bo are emphasized in the oversized Jangsam.

Hidden
Jina Son

Exposing the hidden beauty of Korean costumes, the plump, simple curves and straight lines of the fine crimps look beautiful.

Dallyeong
Bo Ra Lee

The “dallyeong,” which was worn by male officials of the Joseon dynasty, is transformed into a garment for women. With openings on both sides, the fabric and lining are sewn separately to create a double-layered dress.

The Days of Ms. Kim in Hanyang
In Kyung Yoo

Removing the tools that define femininity, and capturing the confidence and enterprise of women, it adopts the beautiful curves and crimps, but still makes a statement.

Moving Seoul, Uplifting Palace Tour
Eun Jin Moon

Palace tour is all about experiencing the spirit of Korea and the dynamic energy of Seoul, so I designed a costume that combines tradition and modernity for the palace tour.

Tiger with Taegeuk
Hyun Ji Lee

Made trendier by the pattern and green color, this hanbok design combines western curves with the rich, straight lines of Korea.

Gojong Eojin
Seul Gi Park

A contemporary hanbok for anyone posing as the king in King Gojong’s “gangsapo” robe, with a dignified and elegant silhouette and colors.

Modernization
Woo Joo Yoon

Represents the Korea built by those who struggled to defend tradition, and others who tried to embrace new things in order to develop what already existed.