Now, this is pretty interesting, since the even the venerable hanbok has gotten miniaturized, too. It’s a bit late, but good news, nonetheless:

서울 SETEC(서울무역전시컨벤션센터)에서 열린 2007 서울웨딩페어&컬렉션에서 고유의 전통 한복에 미니스커트 열풍을 반영한 미니 한복드레스를 입은 모델들이 맵시를 뽐내고 있다.

너무 이쁘지 않아? 물론 런웨이용인데 컨셉은 아주 잘 표현한 것같아요. 그녕 바로 밑에 사진에서 나온 잘 못 된 컨셉아니라 (그냥 한국정통문화를 그대로 옮기고 조금만 만지고 이상하게 나오는 걸로) 진짜완전한 뉴컨셉으로 나오 거네요. 그 건 멋진 거죠! 아마 좀 덜 화려하게 하면 정말 이쁜 정장용 미니드레스로 나올 수 있으 듯 해요. 그치?

This was all part of the 2007 Seoul Wedding Fair & Collection show, and it looks simply fabulous! I didn’t think I’d like the concept of hanbok miniskirts, and I’ve seen a lot of horrible things (see below) created in the name of making “hip” versions of Korean traditional fashion. [via Naver]

My favorite is the double-decker hanbok here, with the flowery tie sash and two poofs of traditional skirted fun done in a way that actually ends up looking quite up-to-date, what with the poofs that are so familiar and a part of minidresses since last year.

And the hat with matching red sash – smashing! Now, this isn’t meant for anything but the runway, but it does give the idea that making a hanbok-style mini-dress – especially for formal occasions – would be quite possible.

I simply like the attempt. It’s well done.

Because it can be poorly implemented as well. This, from a show back in February:

서울 광진구 W호텔에서 문화관광부 주최로 주한 외교사절을 대상으로 열린 ‘한스타일‘ 시연회 한복 패션쇼 ‘2007 한복 패션디자인 공모전‘수상작을 여성모델이 입고 우아하 자태로 워킹을 하고 있다. [via Naver]

Good God, that’s atrocious. Well, what do you expect from a fashion show (the one directly above, not at the top of the page) that’s more concerned with showing off “Korean culture” as is, rather than with simply designing something with the best of both Korean and other influences? That hanbok right up top is simply a normal hanbok that seems cut off and poofed up and out with wire. It doesn’t belong on a runway, nor on a rack. Ewww!

Shudder.

Will we see a ready-to-wear hanbok minidress anytime soon? Lets hope so!

[Via Hankyung]

언니들! 너무 예쁜데. (그래도 가운데 빩아색이 잘라리 그 초록색 모델의 고무신을 신었으면 조았지 않을 건가요? 빩안색이고 칼색 포이트으로 그 가운데 한복하고 딱 어울리는데…아쉽다!)

You go, girls! (Actually, I think the model in the center would have looked amazing had she been wearing green’s red-and-brown-tipped traditional Korean shoes!)

1 - DIY 그리고 “customized”된 티셔츠. 특히 이 밑에 튜닝된 것.

2 - 빅사이즈 백, 특히 투명하고 좀 에스닉한 느낌.

3 - 형광 (네온) 색깔은 여름의 끝까지 완전히 돌아온다.

4 - 에스닉한 롱스커트, 특히 면이나 다른 시원한 소재로.

5 - 투명한 힐, 아니면 코, 그리고 다른 투명한 액세서리.

6 - 빅사이즈 액세서리는 유행이잖아. 그 연두색 bracelet은 너무 이쁜데…

이 언니는 분명히 여러가지 유행을 타면서도 자연스럽게 자기 개성을 잘 표현을 하는 것같아. 아이템 의 느낌, 분위기, 물론 색깔 다 코디 잘하는 거네. 멋져, 언니!

1 - Designer “DIY” t-shirts, this one hand-painted or “tuned” (튜닝) in Konglish.

2 - Big bags, especially transparent see-thru ones, especially one sporting an “ethnic” feel.

3 - Neon is coming back by the end of the summer, and with a vengeance.

4 - The ethnic “long skirt,” preferably made of a cotton or other “ethnic” weave.

5 - Clear heels, or at least vamps, and other transparent things, which keep in line with the “futurism” trend.

6 - Oversized accessories are also the in thang, and I love the green, honey!

Not only does this young lady have her own style going on, and her coordination is tight, but she’s doing all that while actually riding the wave of several trends at the same time.

I don’t think she didn’t spend some time planning this in the morning, but she makes the whole affair look effortless. Kudos, girl!

Why do some women only paint the big toe? I never saw this trend until I came to Korea, so I asked around. Here are some of the answers:

The big toe is big.

You don’t really see the toes.

It’s an older style.

It’s better than nothing.

Walking around Hyehwa this past weekend I saw lots of one toe examples - on young women.

Many used bright colors or even neon polish, and they wore shoes that showed all of their toes… and that only brought MORE attention to their ONE toe. I still don’t quite understand this trend, so feel free to add your suggestions as to why women do this in the comments.

우리 사이트는 4월달에 얘기했는데…

드디어 한국에 들어왔네. 레인부츠. 소식이 너무 늦었어! ㅋㅋ 우리 사이트 읽고 미리미리 유행을 알면 되죠? ㅋ

Man, we talked about this in April, wondering when the heck rain boots would get to Korea and women stop wearing sandals and walking in puddles. I guess it’s news now, since we’ve been seeing rain boots around lately. Still the rule is, if you’re hearing about it on the news, it’s already old news. Stick with FMS and you’ll find out early, ladies!

이런 캐쥬얼 웨지를 너무 많이 보는 거예요. 유행이네!

처음에 2주일전 압구정에서 봤는데 역시 어제는 4번 봤네요. 진짜 공식 유행! 그런 신발을 좋아한다면…ㅋㅋ

I saw these casual wedges a couple weeks ago in Apkujeong, but then saw something similar 4 times yesterday. I’d say that makes them pretty good candidates for being called an official trend. If you’re into this sort of style, that is.