By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter
Busan ― Eleven Korean and foreign designers presented their fashion forecast for fall and winter during the three-day Pret-a-Porter Busan (PAP Busan), which ended Thursday.
Top Korean designer Andre Kim unveiled his fall/winter collection with a star-studded fashion show featuring his distinctive and romantic evening gowns.
Kim said his collection is inspired by Korean and other Asian royal sculptures, as well as elaborate designs during the Byzantine and Renaissance eras. ``My garments display intellect and cultural grace. As the warm beauty and cultural mystique are alive and existing, my work gracefully and intellectually connects the lives of people around the world," Kim said.
Paris-based Spanish designer Theresa Flores made her Korean debut with a simple yet utterly feminine collection. Her luxurious pieces were characterized by bold draping, billowing sleeves and ribbons.
``My collection is designed with soft materials with simple colors as its base. This collection is a purely feminine line with occasional masculine touches that stand out," Flores said.