Post Cakeshop cake shop? A lazy hazy afternoon last summer transformed into the setting for our ISSUE 02 launch party. Take a look at these previously unreleased photos starring YG K-Plus models Choi Jongkkab (@fluxus_garcon) and Kim Jungsik (@jungsiik). We'll share ISSUE 01 content on a weekly basis. Limited quantities of MUTZINE 01: IDOL are available. Get your copy before it's too late!
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POPULAR SCIENCE (@popular_science), a Studio Swyp (@swyp_) unisex fashion brand led by Creative Director Koon Lee (@koon.lee), unveiled its third collection for the Fall/Winter 2017 season. With its dystopian theme, the collection beckons the question: What is our purpose?
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Since ISSUE 02 is dropping soon, we teamed up with London-based photographer Cherry Au (@cherryauhoni), to set the tone for what's to come in our next edition.
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In part two of our report on Seoul Fashion Week street style, K-trend forecaster Joie Reinstein (@kimchi_creative) breaks down the styling details, colors, and accessories that make each outfit. To see part one, check out our previous post.
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Exploring the friction between Korean society and recreational marijuana use, we take a look at how new streetwear brand Sundae School (@sundae.school) tackles these issues through their recent pop-up exhibition, Sunday Recess: Cartharsis. We also sit down with co-founder Dae Lim to discuss the brand's designs, influences, and the quiet subversion of counterculture.
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K-trend forecaster Joie Reinstein (@kimchi_creative) takes on the walkways of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, surveying emerging styles inspired by subcultures, tradition, and even South Korea's current sociopolitical climate. This is part one.
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MUTZINE met up with Qjin and Qwon (@q2han), the twin sisters behind YouTube channel Q2HAN, for a collaborative photoshoot at local bar and live music venue, Channel1969. In proper DIY style, the girls were invited to style themselves! We also talk to them about their beginnings on YouTube, style inspirations, and future plans.
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LOW CLASSIC Fall/Winter 2017 JARDIN SECRET. Presented in collaboration with artist CHO GISEOK.
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It seems that there is a new underground streetwear label launching every day. With so many options for buyers, is there a key to getting noticed? Visual artist and founder of SKOOT APPAREL, MLMA (@melovemealot), shares the story of how she combined the knowledge gained at MIXXMIX with her penchant for throwing house parties to create an original and thriving fashion brand.
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We are proud to finally share some selections from After Hours, a photo-book shot by MUTZINE 01 contributor James J Robinson, illuminated only by nocturnal light sources and featuring our friends Gayoung and Jung Hyuk. Enjoy!
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As you all very well know, Park Yury graces the cover of MUTZINE 01: IDOL. While you'll have to buy the magazine to discover everything that makes the rising "It Boy" tick, we'll go over some of the basics through a super fun Speed Quiz! Click the questions to reveal their candid answers! Enjoy!
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Shot in Melbourne, Australia, this installment of Daytripping takes us through an exploration of genderless fashion with Gaby, Shezanna, & Spencer. Wearing Drink Scan Code near Moone Ponds Creek the group aimed to recreate the associations of body and (Asian) fashion.
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Julian Woodhouse, 26, is a fashion designer and army officer based out of South Korea. Over brunch at Itaewon's The Flying Pan, the threads that tell the story behind Woodhouse, the menswear label which has enjoyed marked success at New York Fashion Week Men's, unravel.
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Before their fashion was completely westernized, Koreans wore the traditional hanbok on a day-to-day basis. In this article, we’ll discuss the deep history of this beautiful garment as well as the recent revival of the hanbok that transcends the streets of Seoul.
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Ever wonder what it’s like to be a fashion photographer? Here’s the inside scoop of the daily life of Han Yoo Soo (@aju_ys), an emerging fashion photographer based in Seoul, South Korea. From what he makes for lunch to what kind of camera he uses during photoshoots, Han Yoo Soo exclusively shares every itty bitty detail with MUTZINE.
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Sarah Kate Watson-Baik (@urbanwit) is married to Seoul. You may know her best from hosting several seasons of K-Style alongside Irene Kim, where they shared K-beauty and K-fashion discoveries with the world. Her extensive knowledge of Korea's fashion landscape has led her to most recently becoming the Style Director for Viki's Dramaworld. In this special interview, Sarah Kate recounts how her love story with Korea began, shares her personal style philosophy, and gives us a sneak peak into her next project.
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Fashion designer Yeranji launched her womenswear label The Centaur in 2008. The brand is rooted in romance and fantasy and has attracted the likes of SM Entertainment's visual director. MUTZINE visited Yeranji at her studio to talk about her trajectory, current collection and future endeavors.
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