South Korean Fashion Trade Fair Showcases Kpop and Street Style

SEOUL — Trendy Kpop and Korean drama-inspired styles were among the most popular looks featured at Fashion Kode, South Korea’s biggest fashion and culture trade fair. Photos of Korean celebrities and Kpop stars in various outfits and accessories on red carpets and local TV shows hung inside many of the booths, alongside bags, jewelry and clothing they were pictured in. Overseen by the government-run Korea Creative content Agency, Fashion Kode took place in Gangnam, the commercial center of Seoul. The three-day trade and culture event hosted a number of local and international buyers, brands and press while celebrities including Luna from girl group f(x), actress Im Soo-hyang, model Clara and actress Min Song-a attended the Lie runway show on the opening night. Street style and casualwear were once again major trends at Fashion Kode. Oversize sleeves, bomber jackets, cartoonish badges and other flashy details embroidered on sweatshirts and bags were popular items, while global trends including khaki coats, flared jeans, full-length ruffled floral skirts and belted jackets were also seen on the runway at a few of the shows. The trade fair featured a lineup of up-and-coming local brands and designers, as well as a selection of international brands hand-picked to show their work at the

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