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BRAND WITH INTERESTING CONCEPT - WARDROBE.NYC

Definitely, normcore or even athleisure is more than a simply trend. It will stay with us for some more time.

The reasons are that, firstly it’s comfortable, the other one is simplicity in choosing clothing - you don’t have to waste your energy on “what I should wear today?!”. The answer is - Wardrobe.NYC - a brand with interesting selling concept from designer Josh Goot and stylist and consultant Christine Centenera. The idea is quite simple: Several times a year this duo drops a collection of luxury-grade items consisting of five to 10 pieces that work together around a central theme. Shoppers buy the line as a package - no choosing colors or different styles, just tick off your size, and days later a Wardrobe.NYC box arrives at your door. Since their debut in 2017, they offered women’s and men’s takes on tailoring, with shirting, suiting, and the layering pieces to make it all your own. 

Brand owners defines Wardrobe.NYC as “ a radical new alternative to the fashion system, inspired by the consciousness of the day and creation of  the ultimate wardrobes for those with shared values and aesthetic”. All the pieces are designed in NYC and made in Italy besides that are crafted with the finest materials and the best manufacturing practices. This duo is aiming to elevate the experience of everyday dressing, and to pioneer a new and democratic luxury.

A few months ago they released first sport capsule collection. Below are outcomes !

Founders:  Josh Goot and Christine Centenera

I presume that this kind of approach to everyday garments and essentials in a luxury way is just starting to be popular. 

Photo credit: Wardrobe.NYC

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5 BEST SPOTS FOR SHOPPING IN SEOUL

As F/W 18 19 Collections are coming to the shops, here is my subjective list where to go for a shopping spree when in Seoul: 

1. RARE MARKET @raremarket_official

courtesy: WARSAW SEOUL FASHION 

The coolest concept store in Seoul acclaimed by Vogue and few other magazines. I agree 100%. What Dami Kwon (G-Dragon sister) and Jessica Jung done is incredible - they have a range of brands that are hard to find in Korea such as: ANOUKI, KOCHÉ,  MARINE SERRE. Especially you have to remember that Koreans love European long established brands such as Chanel, Dior or Burberry. This two friends are in fact changing the way Korean girls approach fashion. Rare Market become a major fashion address in Seoul, Dami has shown that she knows all about the latest trends and also isn’t afraid to invent her own.

courtesy: Vogue

On a side note Dami is a sister of G- Dragon - South Korea’s superstar which undeniably helped attract attention of customers. Actually, the first word of the boutique - Rare - was implied by him (G-Dragon).

Besides that, in 2016 the duo launched their own brand - We11Done, in which first lookbook appeared Leandra Medine. Brand went global immediately and is available at numerous luxuries boutiques worldwide and of course at Rare Market.  

  courtesy: Vogue

PS. Definitely, Rare is one of my favorite shopping spots in Seoul. 

95-5 Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

2. BOONTHESHOP @boontheshop_cheongdam

courtesy: Haeahn

BOONTHESHOP was founded in 2000 with an aim to “pioneer multi-brand menswear retail in the South Korean market”. For those of you how don’t know this store is owned by by Shinsegae - Korea’s leading luxury product specialist. 

courtesy: Haeahn

They actually, have a few subsidiaries but the one (the flagship store) in Gangnam or more precisely in Cheongdam Dong - Seoul’s most fashionable neighborhood is must see. At the flagship store, futurist architecture and slick cubic lines house a high-end buy of sharp-edged, established fashion brands, sleek sartorial labels and some emerging designers. BOONTHESHOP is a place in Seoul, where you can find the latest collections of   Comme des Garçons, Sacai or Gabriela Hearst. 

courtesy: Haeahn 

35 Seonreung-ro, 162 Gil Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Menswear)

21 Apgujeong ro,  60 Gil Gangnam gu, Seoul (Womenswear) 

3. STYLENANDA PINK HOTEL   @stylenanda_korea

courtesy: seoulsearching.net

In the heart of Seoul’s commercial area and  main shopping and tourism destination - Myeongdong  is located Stylenanda  Pink Hotel, a flagship store of Stylenanda, a popular Korean fashion brand. 

courtesy: seoulsearching.net

The entire store has the theme of a pink 50′s hotel. The slender building comprises six floors of fun, fashion and beauty products. The first and second floors are dedicated to the brand’s make-up line 3CE while the third and fourth floors have exciting clothing pieces on offer. On the fifth level, visitors can enjoy a drink at the Pink Pool Café or having it at the rooftop on the top level.

courtesy: seoulsearching.net

courtesy: seoulsearching.net

PS. 

In June 2018,  L'Oreal has acquired a 100 percent stake in Stylenanda, which means there will be more 3CE products available worldwide. 

37-8 Myeongdong 8-gil, Chungmuro 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

4. GENTLE MONSTER @gentlemonster

courtesy: Gentle Monster

Gentle Monster is a must see ! Why? They are known for their very conceptual stores, in every store they adapt different themes usually connected to the heritage of the particular store/neighborhood or recent collaboration. In Seoul alone they have 4 flagship stores,  I recommend to see them all!

courtesy: Gentle Monster

Besides that, Gentle Monster is South Korea’s famous eye-wear brand, established in 2011 and yet collaborated with such a brands as: Hood By Air, Opening Ceremony,  Alexander Wang or Henrik Vibskov. 

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They have a great Visual Design Team, just look at their stores! (exterior and interior) 

92, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

5. DAS107 BY KASINA @das107_by_kasina

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DAS107 by kasina  is located in Hongdae - known for its  very youthful neighborhood with lots of urban arts, clubs and entertainments. Store is a collaboration between street culture specialist Kasina ( one of the most successful concept stores dedicated to streetwear in South Korea) and Adidas with top-of-the-line products and creates a community space for sneaker nerds to experience the deep histories and designs.

courtesy: Urbantainer

This store is another concept with customer experience, based on in-crowd tastes and aims at providing a hang-out space for them first and foremost. In contrary to a regular retail shop, the space is conceptualized as a symbolic experience space the showcases brand philosophies, provides diverse experiences, and conveys the influence of sneaker culture.

courtesy: Urbantainer

Want to buy some really rare selection of Adidas sneakers? Right now you know where to go.  

361-16 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 

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KOREAN STREETWEAR BRANDS TO KNOW

Here is my subjective list of Korean streetwear brands that you should know:

1.  99%IS @99percentis

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Behind 99%IS stays Korean designer Bajowoo that graduated from Tokyo’s Dressmakers Fashion School and launched Korea’s first ever Punk Brand in FW 2012. Previously, in 2003 Bajowoo as a fanatic of punk and rock culture began attending ESMONDE Korea. After graduation he began designing merch and outfits for underground punk and rock bands in music scenes of Tokyo, Seoul, London, Paris and Bangkok, where he refined his taste for the visceral and subversive lifestyle. Bajowoo’s vision is unique in the way that he doesn’t accept ‘Just Punk’.Graphic color treatments and sharp cuts round out 99% IS’ sleek and futuristic interpretation of punk and street fashion.

courtesy: Vogue 

The designer defines his brand with the explanation :“There is that whole 1 percent of culture that most people don’t care about, but to me and my friends, it is our 99 percent.” These friends include one of Korea’s biggest influencers and super star -  G-Dragon, and a dedicated following of artists, designers. 

courtesy: Vogue

http://99percentis-shop.com/

2.  ADER error @ader_error

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ADER error was one of the first Korean streetwear brands that gained large recognition worldwide.  Was established in 2014 by design collective and is bearing the motto ‘but near missed things,’ the unisex streetwear studio seeks to revisit and reimagine familiar, yet often passed-over, everyday garments in novel and unexpected ways. The brand’s range of progressive yet accessible basics include signature oversized t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and turtlenecks. Athletic socks and caps, and experimentally tailored shirts, coats, and trousers round out the label’s offering of unorthodox staples.

courtesy: ADER error

Their recent collaboration with Maison Kitsune also brought Korean fashion brands into the spotlight of the industry.

courtesy: Maison Kitsuné

EXTRA:

When you are in Seoul, a must see is their flagship store in Hongdae - they know what customer experience means. 

http://en.adererror.com/

3. 87MM  @87mm_official

courtesy: 87MM 

Brand established in 2013 by three most sought-after high fashion Korean male models: Park Jiwoon, Kim Wonjoong and Kim Chan. 87MM carries three sub-labels: 87MM Seoul, Mmlg and MO. Rather than focusing simply on visuals, they aim to create clean-cut and flexible apparel that reflects the entirety of their environment and experiences. Expect the classic model-off-duty staples, designed by top male models who believe in “no concept, but good sense”.

courtesy: 87MM

87MM even showed their pieces during PFW for the  S/S 2014 season. 

courtesy: 87MM 

http://www.87mm-worldwide.com/

4. NOHANT  @official_nohant

courtesy: Seoul Fashion Week

NOHANT is a unisex ready-to-wear house based in Seoul since 2012 by designer Noah Nam. Brand was founded with a fundamental premise - to create collection of iconic essentials that both women and men would want to wear everyday with a focus on distinctive design and uncompromising quality. NOHANT  is inspired by the French way of creating pieces that contain a modern, timeless aesthetic and focuses on being a unisex brand that’s ready-to-wear.

courtesy: NOHANT

NOHANT is famous for “LOVE CITY ” series of  t-shirts and pullovers (from sub-line: newkidz) which replaced vowels in the names of famous cities with Korean characters - and the “LOVELY/LONELY” graphic tees series (from main line) - the brand became increasingly popular both domestically and internationally. There is a big chance that you’ve seen their t-shirts somewhere....

courtesy: NOHANT

http://www.the-nohant.com/

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5  BEST SPOTS FOR SHOPPING IN WARSAW

Even though the sales season is coming to the end and shops are getting new drop of  F/W 18 19 Collections, here is my subjective list where to go for a shopping spree in Warsaw: 

1. LUI STORE

courtesy: Lui Store

Actually, Lui Store is the most Instagram-able concept store in Warsaw - located in the most trendy area in Warsaw - Mokotwska Street. The store is surrounded by pink walls with many marble  accents. If you are a fan of Attico, Ports1961, or  Jonathan Simkhai you should definitely pay a visit. Besides that, you can find there many projects of young designers  from across the globe. 

courtesy: Lui Store

The store was established in 2017 by Central Saint Martins Graduate - Luiza  Kubis an yet is one of the most adored shops in Warsaw. The owner picks the items with  tremendous precision.

Mokotowska 26 Street 

https://lui-store.com/

2. KYOSK  

courtesy: Kyosk

Kyosk was established in September 2014 by Edyta Rojek - fashion stylist and Istituto Marangoni  and University of The Arts London Graduate. After living abroad she returned to Poland with intention to start unique concept store in Warsaw. 

Kyosk promotes the idea of slow shopping with carefully selected clothing and accessories of brands mostly from Scandinavia  - such as Custommade,  Filippa K, or Rodebjer.

courtesy: Kyosk

After shopping you can drink delicious coffee and browse magazines.

Koszykowa 1 Street 

http://kyosk.pl/

3. MYSIA 3 

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MYSIA 3 is a a five-storey townhouse boutique department store in the center of Warsaw - in between De Gaulla Rotary and Three Crosses Square. It houses many contemporary Polish brands including the lace lingerie label Rilke, unisex fashion brand Nenukko and the Svoi Fashion Store, stocked with clothing from up and coming Polish designers. On the second floor is located Leica Gallery with great selection of photography exhibitions all year long.

courtesy: MYSIA 3

MYSIA 3 has special industrial space dedicated for the events, conferences and workshops. 

Mysia 3 Street

https://mysia3.pl/en/

4. CLOUDMINE/PARYSKA 17 

courtesy: Cloudmine/Paryska 17

After many years of being present online - Cloudmine.pl made their dream come true and opened a boutique on magical Saska Kępa (on the other side of the Vistula River) They offer a selection of the best Polish designers and Polish brands. On Paryska 17 you will find beautiful clothes that will last, jewellery, bags, illustrations, books, lingerie  from such a brands as  Anna Ławska, Kaaskas, Cyvonyuk or  Kopi. All the items are carefully selected in the classic and minimalism style.

courtesy: Cloudmine/Paryska 17

Moreover, Cloudmine/Paryska 17 organizes art exhibitions and various events. 

Paryska 17 Street 

http://en.cloudmine.pl/paryska-17/

5.  GALILU OLFACTORY  

courtesy: GaliLu 

Even though all shops above are fashion stores this one is exception. GaliLu is a really cool perfumery concept store and was one of the first of this type in Poland. They have range of unique perfumes and cosmetics from Frederic Malle, Le Labo, Byredo, or  Dr. Barbara Sturm. 

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courtesy: GaliLu

If you are a lover of Art Deco, definitely this unique store is a must see, besides the dazzling selection of fragrance is just waiting for you to “try” them. 

Mokotowska 26 Street 

https://www.galilu.pl/en/

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KOREAN DESIGNERS THAT ARE AT THE SPOTLIGHT RIGHT NOW

It is significant SIGN: more and more Korean designers are making their own name in Global Fashion Industry.

In 2018 LVMH Prize competition, there were 2  Korean nominees out of 20  - Rok Hwang and Younchan Chung. 

Even though Japanese designers are quite known in fashion industry and they have established fashion market, exactly that more Asian designers are making their own name in this global market - especially Korean designers.

Nevertheless, this year’s winner of 2018 LVMH Prize is Japanese designer Masayuki Ino who stays behind the brand Doublet but Korean Designer Rok Hwang of Rokh is the special price receiver. Initially, Hwang was studying  menswear at Central Saint Martins but was convinced to pursue womenswear by his tutor Louise Wilson. After gradation he started working at major brands like: Céline, Chloé, and Louis Vuitton. In 2016, Hwang launched his own brand that is famous for unique renditions of familiar garments like biker jackets, trench coats and suiting. 

courtesy: LVMH Prize ( designer Rok Hwang with models during LVMH Prize Presentation )

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Another Seoul-bred designer Younchan Chung established his brand The Sirius immediately after graduating from fashion school, and after just a mere two seasons, won the prestigious International Fashion Showcase designer award presented by the British Fashion Council. He was also among the 20 nominees of 2018 LVMH Prize. He started in 2015 in Seoul but is mostly focusing on European-market and yet received the most attention in the fashion industry. His collections are famous for focusing to the exquisite detail and high-quality fabrics. But main core identity extend to unisex collections, although silhouettes and style take after the menswear.

courtesy: Pitti Immagine Uomo ( designer Younchan Chung )

courtesy: The Sirius

In 2017 Edition of LVMH Prize, one of the finalist was Korean - Japanese designer Yoon Ahn of AMBUSH - unisex ready-to-wear brand, that started it out as a jewelry line. Have to mention that Yoon is Dior Homme’s newly appointed jewellery designer, besides that she and her husband are listed in Business of Fashion’s Top 500 People influencing the global fashion industry. 

courtesy: Phil Oh ( designer Yoon Ahn )

courtesy: AMBUSH 

Inevitable LVMH Prize mark off new direction of designers to follow. Even though this prize was launched not long ago in November 2013 (with 5 Editions until now), almost every designer was quite successful after that competition -  e.g  Simon Porte Jacquemus from JACQUEMUS, Marine Serre from MARINE SERRE or Shayne Oliver from HOOD BY AIR. 

courtesy: LVMH Prize 

Rejina Pyo is next Korean designer that is making their name in fashion industry. The Korean-born, London-based designer is famous for combing graphic inspirations and unexpected colors from abstract art with a sophisticated, yet subtle femininity. She graduated from Central Saint Martins and has worked as an assistant for Roksanda Ilincic. Rejina Pyo’s label is becoming more and more popular among female customers especially in UK, USA and Asia. The brand is sold through more than 100 stockists worldwide including Net-a-Porter, MyTheresa or Totokaelo. 

courtesy: Rejina Pyo 

courtesy: Rejina Pyo 

Many of Korean designers studied/worked in Europe or States which gives them really decent fashion background that is mixed with the Asian origins. What can come out of it? Only something interesting and fresh. I’m looking forward to see more. 

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CURRENTLY, MOST TRENDING KOREAN MODELS

Here is a list of Korean Models that are trending right now:

WOMEN:

1. HoYeon Jung @hoooooyeony

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courtesy: Harper’s Baazar Korea

courtesy: Bottega Veneta 

2. Yoon Young Bae @mulan_bae

courtesy: Vogue Korea

courtesy: Giambattista Valli

courtesy: Dazed & Confused Korea

3. Sohyun Jung @cochon_j

courtesy: Models.com

courtesy: Alexander Wang

courtesy: Dolce & Gabbana

4. Sora Choi @sola5532

courtesy: Harper’s Baazar Korea

courtesy: Louis Vuitton 

courtesy:  Harper’s Bazaar Korea

5.   Hyun Ji Shin @iamhyunjishin

courtesy:  Lords Magazine

courtesy: Chanel 

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MEN: 

1. Su Min Kim (Xu Meen) @xumeen

courtesy: Collectible Dry

courtesy: Male Model Scene

courtesy: Acne Studios 

2.  Park Hyeong Seop ( Sup Park)  @hyeongseop

courtesy: Esquire Korea

courtesy: Dries Van Noten 

courtesy: GQ Korea

3.  Han Ji @hannxji

courtesy: @hannxji  ( Maison Margiela Backstage ) 

courtesy: Maison Mihara Yasuhiro

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4. Jin Park @__jinpark

courtesy: Dazed & Confused Korea

courtesy: Dries Van Noten

courtesy: Beyond Closet

5.  Bom Chan Lee @bomchanlee

courtesy: The New York Times Style Magazine

courtesy: Hermès

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WHO ACTUALLY IS BUYING AT VITKAC ?

VITKAC is the most luxurious Department Store in Poland, located in downtown Warsaw. On a ground floor are located boutiques including such a brands as: Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Diesel Black Gold, Saint Laurent Paris or Louis Vuitton. Furthermore, you can buy garments from Acne Studios, Loewe, Fendi, Stella McCartney, Vetements to Stone Island. After shopping on this multi-storey Department Store, VITKAC invites to restaurant on the top floor, from which you can admire the entire Warsaw. 

courtesy: VITKAC  

courtesy: VITKAC

The name of the most luxuries Department Store in Poland derives from Polish artist - Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, called „Witkacy”. He was known for being versatile and eccentric artist, additionally Witkiewicz is also admired by the owner of the DS - Mr Likus.  Ok, so let’s get to the point of this post. Everything starts from that many fashion insiders says that only affluent wives of meat industry moguls buy in VITKAC... Not necessarily it is not true but actual sales are elsewhere. So where?

courtesy: VITKAC 

The answer is pretty short: FARFETCH or more precisely Farfetch customers.  This British online fashion retail platform sells products from over 700 boutiques with high-end and streetwear brands from around the world. 

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VITKAC is selling via Farfetch platform pieces from Alexander McQueen. Gucci, Givenchy, Jimmy Choo to Saint Laurent. Right know VITKAC is selling more than 11 000 pieces of womenswear and 9 000 pieces of menswear which is above Browns and Antonioli products put on this British platform. 

VITKAC has also its own online shop but the turnover is incomparably lower than in case of Farfetch sales.

Screenshots from Google

Finally, VITKAC was amidst one of the best selling retailers on a British digital platform in a recent years. 

Polish most luxuries Department Store is quite fine even though decent-sized sales are from overseas. 

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8 POLISH BRANDS THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Polish brands are making their own place in a fashion industry, and making it big. Here are some of them that you need know:

1.MISBHV 

MISBHV is the hottest Polish streetwear brand worldwide. MISBHV was established in 2007 (in Cracow) by two friends: Natalia Maczek and Katarzyna Kotnowska (back then Tomasz Wirski was helping them). In 2013 Katarzyna Kotnowska left the brand, succeeded by Wirski. They’ve started by selling T-shirt for their music industry and artist friends and right now they are launching full women's and menswear collections worldwide.

Probably, you spotted some starts including Rihanna, The Weeknd, A$AP Rocky, Kylie Jenner or Bella Hadid wearing MISBHV’s pieces on Instagram.

MISBHV collections are inspired by Eastern European and ‘90 references.

Fact: One of the biggest MISBHV’s markets is Asia.

Fact 2: Some of the pieces are made by Acne Studios and Saint Laurent Paris manufacturers.

Brand established by Maczek is available in stores worldwide as well selected retailers such as: Alchemist, Antonioli, GR8 and Smets.

www.misbhv.com

2.Dreamland Syndicate

Dreamland Syndicate is an independent label based in Warsaw and London. Brand is mostly know by theirs graphic T-shirts. As brand founders tell -  the brand was born out of boredom, frustration and dissatisfaction with the arts and has its roots in self-publishing, rock’n’roll and DIY culture. They have also many collaborations with musicians and artists releasing cassette tapes and zines. 

Dreamland Syndicate is the only Polish brand available at Rei Kawakubo’s Dover Street Market.

http://dreamlandsyndicate.com/

3. Le Petit Trou 

Le Petit Trou was founded in 2013 in Warsaw by Zuzanna Kuczyńska a former stylist at Polish magazines (Elle, Viva). Brand specializes mainly in lingerie, but also expands the range of products to nightwear, scented candles and shoes. Le Petit Trou is a brand for every women who want to feel feminine, fashionable and comfortable in their own skin each day. The name of the brand refers to characteristic cuts in the lingerie. The lingerie itself stands out because of the use of the finest French and Italian materials as well as its design. All of the products are designed in such a way to stimulate the senses and body. Made with pleasure in mind sexy, but not in an obvious way.

Lingerie is available at selected stores worldwide including: NET-A-PORTER, SSENSE ,Galeries Lafayette or Zalando.

https://www.le-petit-trou.com/

4. Magda Butrym

Magda Butrym is a eponymous brand created by designer Magda Butrym - established in 2014 in Warsaw. Before starting her own namesake line, designer stayed behind Portofino - brand that she started with her business associate. After one year she was scouted by Joanna Przetakiewicz to work for her new brand - La Mania.

Magda Butrym specialises in luxury ready-to-wear collections that combines modern fashion design with specialized craftsmanship to create fashion pieces with a "soul" for the modern woman who uses fashion as a means of expressing her individuality and character. Since its inception the brand has expanded from ready-to-wear to include jewellery and accessories, and in F/W 17 Magda Butrym introduced her first shoe collection.

The collections have featured hand woven textiles and hand plaited leathers as well as hand knitted fabrics and embroidered ornaments. Designer boast that her designs are made by craftsmen  from local regions in Poland including Podhale, Silesia, Nowy Targ and Warsaw. Each product is carefully crafted with unique details and refinements.

This brand gained attention after Kim Kardashian wore brands evergreen - black weave skirt in 2014 and the rest is history.

In 2018 she was one of the 20 nominees of LVMH Prize 2018 alongside with Marta Jakubowski (also on this list).

Magda Butrym was one of the bestselling brands at NET-A-PORTER in 2017.

Among Butrym’s famous fans are Anja Rubik, Alessandra Ambrosio, Kim Kardashian, Karolina Kurkova, Lena Perminova, Kendall Jenner Heidi Klum and Leandra Medine. To be fair that's a dream team of it-girls.

  Butrym’s collections are available in more than 80 leading department stores and boutiques including NET-A-PORTER, Moda Operandi, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus or Rare Market.

https://www.magdabutrym.com/

5. KREIST

KREIST is womenswear ready-to-wear brand created by Krzysztof Stróżyna in 2015 - a graduate from Central Saint Martins. Previously, designer was behind the brand Kristof Strozyna (from 2008 to 2014). KREIST takes inspiration from modern art and the vivid, youthful spirit of contemporary pop culture.The collections often have musical references, influenced by the aesthetics of 1970s American bands and socialites, whilst maintaining their signature bold Eastern European chic. As a result, KREIST is a mix of old and new, refined and raw, Western disco-glam and subtle post-Soviet-nostalgia.

Among KREIST’s famous fans are fashion it-girls Gigi and Bella Hadid or Lady Gaga.

http://www.kreistshop.com/

6. Marta Jakubowski

  Marta Jakubowski was born in Poland but grow up in Germany and used to live and work in Berlin, Antwerp, London and New York. She graduated in 2014 with an MA from the Royal College of Art in London and since than she stays behind her eponymous brand. Jakubowski’s collections are mix of perfect sew suits for women with a vivid monochromatic colours yet very modern.

In 2018 she was one of the 20 nominees of LVMH Prize 2018 alongside with Magda Butrym.

  http://www.martajakubowski.com/

7. Chylak

    Chylak was established in Warsaw, in 2014 by Zofia Chylak. Bags designed by young designer can be worn on an everyday basis or for special occasions, all of them are made in Poland by genuine Italian leather. The collections are created in limited series, each bag has its own series number hand-stamped in gold. Actually, the first Polish bags with waiting list.

Identification mark: crocodile-embossed leather, sleek and functional design.

  Before launching her bags line designer Zofia Chylak was an apprentice at the design department at Proenza Schouler in New York and in the studio of Nicolas Caito - unarguably impact her designs.

          https://chylak.com/en

8. Gosia Baczyńska

Gosia Baczyńska is an eponymous brand of designer established in 1997 (in Warsaw), specialising in luxury womenswear. Her collections are inspired by contemporary themes from pop culture and translated into ephemeral yet imposing designs. Baczyńska’s clothing are hand-made in her Warsaw atelier out of Italian and French fabrics. She is known as a “Queen of the lace”.

In 2013 Baczyńska was the first Polish fashion designer who has presented the collection in main calendar during Paris Fashion Week.

During the last visit of the royal couple in Poland in 2017, the Duchess of Cambridge - Kate Middleton wore Gosia Baczyńska’s dress for the cocktail party in Warsaw.

courtesy: The Daily Telegraph

http://www.gosiabaczynska.com/

Definitely, we will hear more about these brands in the future ;)

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KOREAN POWER BROKERS IN FASHION

Actually there are many Korean (Korean-American) power brokers in fashion, but here are the most relevant people. (Names are in western order )

Seo Won Park (@ap_cco ) 

courtesy: Oricom

Seo Won is a CEO of Korean Editions for such a magazines as: Allure, GQ, W, Vogue. He is also a CSO of Doota - Mall and Duty Free Shops.

Have to mention that Seo Won Park is a the eldest son of Jeongwon Park, the chairman of Doosan Corporation - conglomerate that has businesses in different areas, from construction to consumer goods (including previously mentioned Doota). Seo Won also leads Doosan’s advertising agency Oricom and independent creative consulting company Big Ant.

He is a regular at “Big 4″ fashion weeks and Seoul Fashion Week.

Ji Young Kim ( @jiyoungkim6364 )

courtesy: Asia Typek

Ji Young is an Digital Director for Vogue Korea. She decides content for Vogue (usually updating 5-6 articles on social media channels and 3 articles on the Vogue Korea website.) VOGUE.CO.KR  has quite impressing traffic with more than 2.5 million monthly unique visitors and 48 million monthly page views (as of 2017) - one of the most widely-read magazine.

She is a regular at “Big 4″ fashion weeks and Seoul Fashion Week.

Monica Kim (@monmoonkim )

courtesy: Vogue

Monica is a Fashion News Editor at Vogue (@voguemagazine). She mostly writes about fashion, news, tendencies related to South Korea. Want to be up to date, check her articles.  

She is also a stylist for up-and-coming Korean DJ -  Yaeji @kraejiyaeji.

In Hae Yeo (@inhae.yeo)

courtesy: Oikonomos

In Hae is the Director of Oikonomos - a fashion consulting company based in London that performs and delivers results across all luxury fields including fashion, beauty and life style. She plays a significant role acting as the bridge to connect the Korean and London’s fashion industries. She advises, greets and leads the Korean influencers during London Fashion Week. In Hae is a contributor for Vogue Korea or Business of Fashion. She was cooperating with Korean brands such as: EUDON CHOI and Rejina Pyo.

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Song Joo Park (@songesongette )

courtesy: @songesongette

Song Joo manages Louis Vuitton’s digital influencers. She cooperates with Song of Style (Aimee Song), Peggy Gou, Veronika Heilbrunner or Christina Paik are only some of them.

Olivia Kim (@oliviakim )

courtesy: Nordstrom

Olivia is a fashion buyer and Vice President of creative projects at Nordstrom. She runs SPACE - a permanent shop-in-shop of her own creation dedicated to emerging or otherwise unrepresented designers in a handful of Nordstrom stores. Each pop-in centers around a core theme and showcases a wide range of goods. In 2015 she introduced brands like Vetements, Faustine Steinmetz or  Marques’Almeida to Nordstrom’s customers. 

In SPACE you can also find Korean brands - Reike Nen and Rejina Pyo.

Dami Kwon (@damikwon_ )

courtesy: Business of Fashion

Dami (and her friend Jessica Jung) stays behind the coolest Korean concept store - Rare Market that is located in a secluded Seoul’s Cheongdam,selling fashion brands that are hard to find in Korea such as: ANOUKI, KOCHÉ,  MARINE SERRE. In fact, Rare Market is changing the way Korean girls approach fashion.

On a side note Dami is a sister of G- Dragon - South Korea’s superstar which undeniably helped attract attention of customers. Actually, the first word of the boutique - Rare - was implied by him (G-Dragon).

In 2016, the duo launched their own brand - We11Done, in whiich first lookbook appeared Leandra Medine. Brand went global immediately and is available at Net-A-Porter since January 2018.

  Gee Eun Kim ( @geeeunonly )

courtesy: models.com ( Seoul’s Creative Class )

Gee Eun is a stylist behind the looks of Big Bang - South Korea’s most influential K-Pop group ( they have more than 41 million followers on Instagram altogether !) and other artist from YG Entermetiment (the entertainment company that manages Big Bang).

In 2016 Gee Eun (is CEO) and G-Dragon launched PEACEMINUSONE - brand that brings to life their own personal vision of today’s pop culture landscape, the products range from fashion items to an array of collaborations from various categories. Pieces from the collection can be seen on various celebrities in Korean and abroad. Want some PEACEMINUSONE items, be fast cause they are usually sold out in a few hours.

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