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FASHION SHOW
A freshman in university was already planning a fashion show?
By Myung-Kwan Kang
Cheonan in Chungcheongnam-do is known as a cultural city, hosting a variety of cultural festivals every month. Let's take a look at a program from the Cheonan Myeongjiyeok Street Festival, which took place from April 26th to 28th for three days. The name "Myeongjiyeok Street" is derived from the first words of three locations in Cheonan: Myeongdong Daeheung-ro Shopping Street, Jihado Shopping Street(Underground shopping street), and Yeokjeon Market. According to reports, the fashion show held at 12 p.m. on April 27th as part of the 3rd Myeongjiyeok Street Festival was overseen by Gwan-ho Kim, a freshman at Sangmyung University.
After enrolling at Sangmyung University, Kwan-ho Kim developed an interest in fashion through his courses. Subsequently, while seeking fashion-related activities, he decided to collaborate with Eum, the Cheonan Youth Welfare Center. As a result, he took on the role of overseeing the retro fashion show, which is part of the Cheonan Myeongjiyeok Street Festival program.
The preparation period was about three weeks, but since it overlapped with the exam period, it was an extremely short time to prepare for the fashion show. Due to the limited preparation time and budget, Kwan-ho Kim opted for simplicity and minimalism, foregoing the grandeur and extravagance of the outfits and stage. As a result, approximately 44 SSFW (Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter) outfits were completed.
Kwan-ho Kim considered the purpose of the event, which was Cheonan Retro Fashion Week, and purchased vintage clothing from Cheonan Myeongdong Market. He divided the outfits into SS (Spring/Summer) and FW (Fall/Winter) concepts. For the SS collection, he aimed to express the warm and passionate feelings of spring and summer by incorporating bright, vibrant colors and elaborate details throughout. Additionally, since spring and summer fashion typically involves lightweight and thin fabrics, he curated the collection using such materials.
For the FW (Fall/Winter) collection, he aimed to tone down the flashy and vibrant atmosphere, adding a sense of moderation by incorporating long-length thick fabrics and a monochromatic color scheme. This curation resulted in fashion with a clean and dandy atmosphere.
Furthermore, this fashion show involved not only coordinating outfits but also personally selecting models suitable for the fashion. The criteria for fashion models were set at a height of over 180cm, good looks, and a body shape that suited the clothes, resulting in a total of 11 fantastic models being selected.
The 11 gathered students were mostly from Sangmyung University as well. They assembled the day before the fashion show for costume fittings and walk rehearsals. As most of the models were new to fashion shows, they practiced walking countless times to achieve a natural stride.
The fashion show took place on April 27th at 12 p.m., starting with a description of Kwan-ho Kim's fashion show and music. Though it was a small-scale event, many people came to watch, and the prepared seats were fully occupied. The fashion show was also broadcast on JTB Daejeon Broadcasting, and both the SS collection and FW collection were successfully presented. While the models were quite nervous, they flawlessly managed the show with the cheers and support from the audience.
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Interview
Myung-Kwan Kang: There must have been some difficult challenges while conducting your first fashion show. Could you tell us about any hardships you faced?
Kwan-ho Kim: The short preparation period and overlapping exam schedule made the preparation extremely challenging. Additionally, as it was my first time organizing a fashion show, I spent several nights without sleep. Moreover, I sought help from seniors for tasks that were difficult to handle alone. Especially during the planning stage of the fashion show, I encountered many difficulties, so I searched for videos of fashion shows from famous brands and related materials.
Myung-Kwan Kang: If there was a fun episode during the preparation period, please share it with us.
Kwan-ho Kim: Due to our busy schedules, the rehearsal ended up being held on the day before the fashion show. All the models were men, but the person helping with the styling was a woman, which made us feel a bit awkward as we prepared. However, since we had reached an agreement, we enjoyed preparing together, and it turned out to be a memorable experience.
Myung-Kwan Kang: Please say something about your future aspirations or what you want to say.
Kwan-ho Kim: Before expressing my aspirations, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude. I am truly thankful to the audience and models who attended the fashion show, as well as to the costume designers and seniors. Furthermore, I am eager to actively participate in any fashion-related events or programs. I promise to continue growing and improving, and I would be grateful if you could continue to support me until the end.
Kwan-ho Kim, who successfully concluded the fashion show, has realized through this experience that fashion shows involve many stages of planning. In addition to creating garments, he has also developed an interest in fashion show planning. Despite being only a freshman, Kwan-ho Kim has successfully completed the fashion show. I applaud and support him and extend our gratitude to the organizers of the Cheonan Myeongjiyeok Street Festival.
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