Make Break Remix

A bold, stylish look at the global rise of Korean culture and style in the words and images of those shaping and living it. K-pop, K-fashion, K-drama, K-beauty: over the last decade, K-style has exploded onto the global scene. What is behind this phenomenon? Where does K-Style go from here? Make, Break, Remix: The Rise of K-Style makes no attempt to define or categorize, instead celebrating the eclectic, multi-faceted nature of K-Style and its home city of Seoul. Through interviews with eighteen tastemakers who are shaping K-style across creative sectors, from 1Million Studio''s Lia Kim to rock band leader Hwang Soyoon, world famous tattooist Doy to Asia''s leading designer Teo Yang, Fiona Bae tells untold stories from true insiders, exploring a sense of identity in their work, how living in Seoul affects them and their creative output, and the decade of changes that has brought about the current K-style. Interwoven with these texts, five distinct photo-essays from celebrated photographer less_TAEKYUN KIM (recent credits including Vogue Korea, GQ Korea, i-D Korea) capture the vibrant energy of Seoul''s streets and the incredible style of its youth. Contributors such as BLACKPINK songwriter and A&R Danny Chung, add their own vital perspectives on the scene, while fashion journalist Sukwoo Hong sits down with brands to watch for his K-fashion directory such as PAF(Post Archive Faction). Designed by Hezin O, with a distinct typography that blends Hangul and Roman writing systems, this is an inventive, genre-breaking look at K-style in the words of those shaping it.

Auteur

Seoul-raised and London-based, Fiona Bae consults with artists, designers, architects, and cultural institutions through her communications consultancy.

Contenu

Foreword
Introduction

Photo Essay: Make, break, remix

IISE
Hwang Soyoon
Teo Yang

Photo Essay: Trailblazers I

Lia Kim
Xu Meen
Mischief

Photo Essay: Portrait of Seoul

Doy
Serian Heu
DPR REM (Scott Kim)

Photo Essay: Trailblazers II

Lim Kim
BAJOWOO
Kyuhee Baik

Photo Essay: Youth culture

Kwangho Lee
Nana Youngrong Kim
Kim Youngjin

Photo Essay: Seoul scenes

Commentators:
Danny Chung
Elaine Y. J. Lee
Jason Schlabach

K-fashion Directory
PAF (Post Archive Faction)
The Museum Visitor
After Pray
Document
Seoul Map