Singer
The South Korean force of nature is a pop culture phenomenon and is muse to a number of designers including Alexander Wang, Jean Paul Gaultier and Jeremy Scott.
Photographer
The South Korean photographer has brought his artistic eye to the streetwear world and shoots for CR Fashion and Vogue.
Vice President, Shinsegae
The heiress and fashion executive introduced foreign brands like Armani to Korea's top luxury department store.
Musician
The Korean superstar is a huge digital influencer across Asia, and has a rampantly expanding global fanbase.
Actor
The South Korean model-turned-actress shot to even greater fame after hit series Squid Game propelled her to global stardom helping her to land an ambassador role at Louis Vuitton.
Founders, Rare Market
Jung and Kwon are the duo behind Rare Market, Seoul’s concept store for the Gen Z and millennial crowd.
The lead vocalist of the ubiquitous K-pop group BTS has drawn the attention of Puma and Dior, marking the house’s first venture into men’s stagewear for a pop band.
Musicians, Blackpink
The four members of K-pop sensation Blackpink have become front-row favourites at fashion week and signed an impressive number of deals with luxury brands.
Former Executive Director, Seoul Fashion Week
A veteran designer in his native Korea, he put Seoul Fashion Week on the international map.
Designer
Now backed by Samsung, the designer is one of the leaders of Korean fashion in the global market.
Chief Executive, Hyundai Department Store Co.
The Hyundai Department Store veteran opened a colossal new branch in Seoul that raised the bar for luxury retail in Korea and provided global brands with a buzzy new location.
Founder & Chief Executive, Nanda
The eBay reseller-turned-fashion entrepreneur has made Korean fashion and beauty a global export with her labels Nanda and 3CE.
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