Samsung C&T's fashion division, LEBEIGE, is set to unveil a collaborative collection featuring the works of ceramic artist Yoon Kwang-jo. The collection incorporates the shapes and surface expressions of Yoon's art into clothing design.
On October 13, LEBEIGE announced that it will launch the collection in conjunction with an exhibition titled 'Time Shaped by Emptiness,' to be held on October 17-18 at Youthquake in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
LEBEIGE conducts an annual project called 'Salon de LEBEIGE,' collaborating with domestic artists. This collaboration is designed with the theme of 'emptiness,' drawing inspiration from traditional Korean culture.
Yoon is known for modernizing the traditional Joseon buncheong pottery style. He has moved away from the conventional wheel-thrown pottery technique, instead using a hand-building method to express the unique textures characteristic of buncheong.
The collection draws inspiration from Yoon's notable works, including 'Moon Reflected on a Thousand Rivers,' 'Observing Water,' and 'Musical Rhythm.' LEBEIGE focuses on conveying the themes of 'freedom' and 'nature' found in Yoon's art through the materials and textures of the clothing. The collection features a total of 14 items, including dresses, blouses, pants, skirts, and scarves, made from a blend of wool and silk as well as pure silk.
The exhibition will showcase over 18 pieces of Yoon's artwork alongside the LEBEIGE collection inspired by them. The collaborative collection will be available for purchase at LEBEIGE department stores nationwide and on Samsung C&T's online shopping platform, SSF Shop.
Kim Seung-hyun, head of the women's clothing division at Samsung C&T, stated, 'This year's Salon de LEBEIGE was planned to showcase the values the brand pursues through Yoon Kwang-jo's unique artistic world. We hope to provide customers with a differentiated cultural experience and deep resonance.'
LEBEIGE is a brand that reinterprets Korean beauty with a modern sensibility, introducing collections that reflect its brand philosophy and design concepts through campaign videos and lookbooks each season.
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