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| An Indonesian model wears "hanbok," or traditional Korean attire, during the "Hanbok Wave" fashion show at Korea 360 in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday. Courtesy of KCDF |
By Kwon Mee-yoo
"Hanbok" the traditional Korean garment took center stage in Jakarta last Friday, as the Korea Craft and Design Foundation (KCDF) showcased both its classic and contemporary interpretations in a fashion show.
The fashion event, took place at Korea 360, a promotion center for Korean products at Lotte Shopping Avenue in Jakarta, Indonesia, showcasing the evolution of hanbok and marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Indonesia.
Under the theme "Old Future," the show featured a variety of hanbok styles that spanned both traditional and modern interpretations. A total of 22 hanboks were presented, including 10 traditional pieces that captured the essence of Korean heritage, and 12 modern pieces that offered a fresh, contemporary twist on the classic attire.
On the traditional side, the KCDF showcased reproduced hanboks inspired by garments from the Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392) and the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), ranging from daily attire to ceremonial robes.
Local Indonesian models donned the Korean attire, emphasizing the importance of cultural exchanges between the two countries.
The modern renditions presented how contemporary designers are adapting the traditional garment for today's world, offering both elegant and avant-garde hanbok designs.
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| Indonesian models present traditional and contemporary "hanbok," or traditional Korean dress, during the "Hanbok Wave" fashion show at Korea 360 in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday. Courtesy of KCDF) |
The show was part of "Hanbok Wave," a project by the KCDF promoting small- and medium-sized hanbok companies worldwide and those companies had the opportunity to display their creations during the fashion show.
Prior to this, a similar fashion event was staged in Milan, Italy, in April, coinciding with the city's celebrated Design Week.
KCDF President Jang Dong-kwang noted that the fashion show served as a bridge for diverse cultural cooperation between Korea and Indonesia.
"Our aim is to broaden cultural exchanges on a global scale by creating an array of hanbok-related content, leveraging the synergy between hanbok and hallyu content," Jang added.
Through the 2023 Hanbok Wave competition, the KCDF selected six SMEs. Their winning designs are set to be revealed later this year in a pictorial featuring singer and actress Suzy, who has been partnering with the foundation to promote hanbok globally.
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