Kim Bong-nam (Andre Kim) - King of Fashion

I had a school project last year, and it was about finding a fashion designer and present his/her work to the rest of the class. As u guys know i'm a Asian Fashion freak >.^ so I was searching around google when I came across an amazing Korean fashion designer named Andre Kim ( Kim Bong-nam)

Kim Bong-nam was born August 24, 1935 and died August 12, 2010 due to pneumonia and colorectal cancer at age 74.

Kim Bong-nam also knows as Andre Kim was a South Korean Fashion designer based in Seoul, South Korea. He was known for his evening and wedding gown collections.

Here is a link to his homepage PS: the page is in Korean!!  http://www.andrekim.co.kr/

When I first saw his work I was beyond amazed, He was such an Amazing and inspiring fashion designer who made the most elegant and unique dresses and other clothing for both men and women. For his wedding collection he often used actors and actresses as a couple and also for other non couple clothing >.< 

May His Soul Rest In Peace 

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Here are some of his work,  for more pictures check out his portfolio *.^

Modern Japanese Street Fashion 2

Gyaru: Is a very popular fashion in japan for teen girls and Gyaru-o for guys. This style is very different from the others I mentioned earlier. Gyaru style is all about tanned skin, bleached hair, high heals, short skirts, many accessories, wigs, fake lashes, fake nails etc..Gyaru is a huge uproar of girly-glam style.

Bōsōzoku: This style is often seen in anime, manga and films. The typical bōsōzoku member is often depicted in a uniform consisting of a jumpsuit like a type of military issued over-coat with Kanjislogans. These are usually worn open, with no shirt underneath, showing off bandaged torsos and matching baggy pants tucked inside tall boots.

Visual kei: Visual kei is similar to Western glam rock and glam metal. This style is often seen on Jrockers as: Alice nine, SuG, Antic Cafe, Gazette, UVERworld, Versailles, ViViD and many more.

Dolly kei: Is a newly-emerging style based on Japan's view of the middle age and European fairy tales. It includes a lot of vintage skirts, dresses, etc., and sometimes has religious symbols.

Modern Japanese Street Fashion 1

Japan is one of the leading fashion countries in the world. Japan is well known for it unique and special street fashion, many none- japanese people who are not familiar with their style may think they are crazy for wearing these clothes. There are several different street fashion styles in japan. 


Harajuku style/ Harajuku station
Is a place where teens dresses in diffren styles including Gothic Lolita, Visual Kei and Decora. The Harajuku style is Very messy and colorful.



  


Gothic Lolita: Is a goth-ish style. they're often  cheaeacterized by dark colors, crosses, bats and spiders, as well as other gothic icons. their skirts are usually worn knee length with petticoats beneath of volume. Blouses or shirt are lace-timmed or ruffled in the Victorian style.

Lolita: Is a childlike style, mostly characterized by baby animals, fairy tale theme and innocent, childlike attire. it is inspired by hello Kitty and Baby Doll. They often use light colors like pink and blue. Animals are popular accessories for Sweet Lolita.





Punk Lolita: Is an experimental style, mixing the influences of punk with lolita. it can sometimes look deconstructed or crazy.





Classic Lolita: Is very traditional. It's very mature, and buisness.like and focuses on light colors such as, blue, green, and red. 






Kodona: a.k.a. 'boystyle' and 'ouji', is a more masculine of lolita, influenced by victoria boy's clothing. Prince pants'

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