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In 2020, to say that Korean culture is having a “moment” on the global stage is a total understatement; downplaying the longterm significance of the nation’s exports in food, music, beauty, and of course, fashion. There’s even a word for it: hanryuorhallyu, which translates to “Korean wave” — in other words, the outward flow of culture that began in the previous millennium, but came to a head in the past decade, with recent surges that made K-pop a household name and that filled our medicine cabinets with K-beauty staples like jelly masks, cushion compacts, and milky toners.
However, we’re focusing on the nation’s contribution to fashion — in particular, a growing e-commerce site that has introduced a number of indie imprints to the US market since its stateside launch in 2016, and continues to serve up original, outfit-making designs from still-unknown labels. W Concept — sometimes colloquially referred to as the “Farfetch of Asia” — is a multi-brand platform that started out as a showcase for independent Korean designers and grew to include over 1,000 brands from Korea, China, and the US. It’s also one of our best-kept secrets for that cutting-edge, no-one-else-has-it style that we’re constantly chasing here on the Shopping team.
After being seemingly surrounded by lust-worthy Korean fashion in 2019 — including Bloomingdale’s “Window Into Seoul” pop-up hosted by former R29er Alyssa Coscarelli and the likes of Sissy Saint Marie and Reese Blutstein sporting the nation’s fashion exports in double-tap worthy Instagram posts — we approached the fashion-forward one-stop-shop for some insight on the best Korean designers to look out for. W Concept’s CEO Cecile Kim — newly installed this past July after stints at MCM and Burberry — filled us in on her favorite pieces from the site and the labels that are poised for world domination in the upcoming year. “With the amount of potential in Korean designer brands, that have been in the market for a long time, I’m very happy to see their aesthetic sense and hard work shining through,” said Kim.
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“Footwear brands Yuul Yie and Reike Nen have always been popular in Korea,” says Cecile, “and in recent seasons, they’ve made their break into the Western market.”
Yuul Yie Cassie Croc-Effect Low Heels, $, available at W Concept
Reike Nen Ring Middle Boots, $, available at W ConceptThe expertly-curated feed of stylist and über-muse Sissy Saint Marie has hipped us to Korean brands like the high-end EENK and Loeil, a mix of well-priced wardrobe staples and the occasional eyebrow-raising “Do I need this?” item, like this ankle-length knife-pleated skirt.
Loeil Dramatic Wrinkle Long Skirt, $, available at W ConceptOne of Cecile’s winter faves? “We launched an exclusive wool dress with Mohan and I loved the minimal and classic mood.”
Mohan NTW Wool Cocoon Sleeve Dress, $, available at W Concept“I also love Fayewoo’s latest houndstooth tweed jacket,” Cecile told us. “The quality is remarkable.”
W concept Boutique Jacket, $, available at W ConceptLow Classic — another brand that’s buzzy among indie design aficionados — also got its start on the platform. Now you can find their structured (but thoroughly unboring) staples on the likes of Need Supply and SSENSE too.
Low Classic Print Slit-Hem Pants, $, available at W ConceptThe site offers a handful of in-house brands, like Frontrow, a collection of structured separates with enough polish for the office, along with the panache necessary for off-duty dressing. “Frontrow’s signature suits are some of my favorites — it’s consistently one of our top-selling brands,” says Cecile.
Frontrow Belted Shawl Collar Blazer, $, available at W Concept
Frontrow Wide-leg Trousers, $, available at W ConceptW Concept also carries select brands from around the globe, like beloved Swedish indie imprint Little Liffner, known for its structured, influencer-friendly bags.
Little Liffner Little Lady Bag, $, available at W ConceptAccording to Cecile, outerwear is one of W Concept’s top-selling categories — and we can see why. The site is overflowing with of-the-moment insulators; everything from preppy-with-a-twist-down coats to those massive-yet structured shirt-jackets that we can’t get enough of this season.
Jude McCall Dana Quilted Jacket, $, available at W Concept
Oui Mais Non Plaid Shirt Coat, $, available at W Concept
Nilby P Reversible Angora Vest, $, available at W Concept
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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 18: Harry Styles seen leaving BBC Radio One after performing in the Live Lounge on December 18, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/GC Images)
Over the course of the last decade, Harry Styles has transformed himself from a boy band heartthrob into an international renaissance man with an eye for fashion. But his future in the fashion industry wasn’t always so certain. Back before One Direction called it quits, photos of the singer sporting his then-ubiquitous shaggy haircut and a slew of deep V-neck T-shirts were frequent hits on Twitter. Thankfully, Styles has since embraced his surname and developed his style in more ways than one. After ditching a uniform of skinny ties, skinny jeans, and a shoulder-length mop top, the 25-year-old musician built a wardrobe worthy of a spot on the pedestal alongside Timothée Chalamet, Lebron James, and GQ’s Most Stylish Man Of The Decade Roger Federer.
But if 4th place on GQ’s coveted round-up wasn’t enough to prove that Harry Styles’ glow-up hit its peak in 2019, his newfound taste for jewelry certainly is. During the press tour for his latest album Fine Line, Harry Styles has been photographed sporting a pearl necklace — and the Internet is freaking out.
The addition of traditionally feminine jewelry into the singer’s repertoire doesn’t come as much of a surprise given the number of gender-bending looks that he’s donned recently. At the 2019 Met Gala, Styles wore a single pearl earring alongside a sheer, ruffled blouse tucked into the highest of high-waisted trousers. The entire look was designed by Alessandro Michele, a close pal of Styles and the creative director of Gucci. Prior to the first Monday in May, Styles also wore a number of rhinestone-encrusted and sequin-embellished suits on-stage. And, now, he has introduced the aforementioned pearl necklace.
It isn’t just his jewelry choices that are going viral, though. The outfits he’s chosen to pair with the pearls have also garnered attention. Extra high-waisted pants with custom-made Fine Line Gucci merch? Yes, please. A cartoon cardigan with a revealing tank top? Keep ‘em coming. A polo shirt with clashing painted fingernails? The list goes on and on.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 11: Harry Styles attends Spotify Celebrates The Launch of Harry Styles’ New Album With Private Listening Session For Fans on December 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Spotify)
So to commemorate the changing fashion rules and, more specifically, the viral jewelry item on everyone’s minds, we’re rounding up six pearl necklaces just like Harry’s so that you join in on the hype. Check them out below.
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It might be Carolina Herrera’s 81st birthday today, but it’s not the Venezuelan designer who’s getting a gift — we are. This week, the designer label known for dressing Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Michelle Obama announced its first foray into extended sizing, with an exclusive partnership with luxury plus-size e-tailer 11 Honoré. The site, which currently sells curve offerings from Cushnie, Prabal Gurung, Jason Wu, and Marc Jacobs, will house Carolina Herrera’s growing size-inclusive collection, which, for now, includes three pieces: A cotton shirt dress, a red carpet-ready gown, and a stunning red caftan — all available in sizes 14 through 20. A total of 8 resort and spring styles are set to drop throughout 2020.
This announcement arrives after years of begging from 11 Honoré’s loyal customers. “Carolina Herrera has been a top-requested collection by our customer since the launch,” 11 Honoré founder, Patrick Herning, said in a press release. “I’ve known the president of Carolina Herrera, Emilie Rubinfeld, since 2015. As mutual fans of each other since the beginning, we’ve been in conversation with each other about some type of partnership since I first launched 11 Honoré.” Three years and over 70 luxury brands later, the designer on everyone’s wish list is finally available. “Listening to our customers and exceeding their expectations will always be our ultimate goal,” Herning says.
Priced between $1,690 and $3,990, 11 Honoré’s Carolina Herrera selection doesn’t come cheap — but trust us when we say that a Carolina Herrera original is worth the investment. After all, the label is famous for dressing the First Ladies. So to wish Carolina Herrera a happy 81, shop her brand’s first-ever plus-size designs now on 11Honore.com.
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