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.
Read MoreGraffiti is a lesser explored art form in South Korea despite the mainstream popularity of Hip-Hop culture. Over the last couple of months we've noticed peculiar spray painted artwork popping up in the darkest corners of Seoul and tracked down the artist behind the tags.
Read MoreWe challenged high-school student and fashion model Han Hyun Min and his friends to a friendly claw machine competition! Watch this video filmed in collaboration with YoHomeGirl to find out who came out victorious and also learn more about the Afro-Korean model!!
Read MoreFreelance photographer PARK JIHYE (@squeeze_zeze) captivated us with her gorgeous self initiated projects featured on Instagram. As a result we collaborated with her on an editorial shoot featured in Issue 01 based on K-pop fan culture. While you'll have to get yourself a copy of the print magazine to enjoy the full story, we hope this interview entices you to see more of Jihye's work!
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreAre you satisfied with your daily life? Well, are you ready to break away from it? Then it's time to join the 1000v club!
Read MoreAs 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!
Read MoreJulian 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.
Read MoreSarah 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.
Read MoreMeet Patrick Kim, AM Model Mgmt's newest model recruit. Much like Taemin & Ilyeon, through this interview, we learn that there's always more than meets the eye.
Read MoreFashion 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.
Read MoreIlyeon and Taemin are the antithesis of flower boys. Their alternative looks led them to AM Model Management, an emerging Seoul based agency gathering unconventional characters with an ethos much like Germany's Tomorrow is Another Day. We met the pair in Itaewon where they candidly told us about what they'd be doing if they hadn't been discovered, their style woes, runway failures, and much more.
Read MoreIn October, Vogue deemed Ahn Seung Joon the male model breakout star of Seoul Fashion Week. The model signed to ESteem walked for 16 shows and even landed on the cover of the Seoul Fashion Week Daily. Following our early morning meeting with agency-mate Jung Hyuk, we moved to Itaewon to meet Ahn Seung Joon (@asjoon) at Ways of Seeing cafe to have a little chat about everything.
Read MoreWomenswear designer Gayeon Lee launched her eponymous brand in 2014. In just a little over a year she has accomplished what most fashion designers take several to achieve. This past October MUTZINE visited Gayeon's workroom in Seoul shortly after she wrapped up her debut runway show at Hera Seoul Fashion Week. In this interview we learn about Gayeon's creative process, her notable classmates from Central Saint Martins, and the challenges of the Korean luxury market.
Read MoreJung Hyuk (@artistboy_), signed to Esteem Models, identifies firstly as an artist. He's active as both a fashion model and photographer. While grabbing a coffee together in the early autumn of November 2015, Jung Hyuk tells us about what he does during his down time, his style, and his personal pursuit of happiness.
Read MoreWe chat with trendsetting Instagrammers to learn more about their world. Kim Jina, known as @siestazin or Jina-kkura, is a charming soon to be 22 year-old. The ex-Joyrich ambassador's happy-go-lucky demeanor has helped her gain an international following that now reaches 27,000. In this exclusive interview for MUTZINE, Jina walks us through her top three favorite outfits of the season, where she loves to grab lunch, and more!
Read MoreDuring the Styleshare Sunday Fleamarket held this past October, we met Camper Graphic's So Jaehoon. Last month MUTZINE visited the 25 year-old graphic artist at his newly inaugurated studio located in the Yeonnam-dong district of Seoul. Although his work pulls from retro styles that include a healthy dose of Americana, Jaehoon's work is nothing short of fresh. Korea's coolest fashion labels have taken note of his talent as he has several collaborations under his belt. As his pet kitten roamed about, Jaehoon told us about his latest work with Heich Blade in celebration of the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, as well his plans for 2016.
Read MorePhotographer Kang Sojung was dutiful in capturing the best street-style moments of Seoul Fashion Week's Spring/Summer 2016 season. She went the extra mile for MUTZINE by also interviewing the street-style stars! In the final installment of this Q&A series we learn a bit more about what the DDP's fashionable guests were up to, and most importantly, what they were wearing!
Read MoreKirin has made it his life purpose to maintain the New Jack Swing genre and lifestyle alive in South Korea. Ever since his 2009 debut, he has released a series of original songs that evoke the sensibilities of American Hip-Hop and R&B from the 80's and 90's. MUTZINE's editor met up with the multi-talented artist at the Back In The Day cafe in Seoul, where his visual artwork was also on display, to talk about his key influences, affinity to FILA, and collaboration wish-list.
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