{"id":183062,"date":"2023-10-29T03:57:17","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T22:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/?p=183062"},"modified":"2023-10-29T03:57:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-28T22:27:17","slug":"fashion-dreams-of-tomorrow-as-art-crypto-and-style-collide-in-seoul-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/fashion-dreams-of-tomorrow-as-art-crypto-and-style-collide-in-seoul-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Fashion Dreams of Tomorrow as Art, Crypto, and Style Collide in Seoul – Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bad World is an occasional column by Toni Thai Sterrett, a filmmaker, futurist, and founder focused on the intersection of fashion and technology.<\/i><\/p>\n

Seoul, South Korea is not just a vibe\u2014it’s a lesson.<\/span><\/p>\n

In an era in which inflation is skyrocketing and global unrest is palpable, there’s a sense of ease in embracing minimalism, a lesson we might want to borrow from Seoul’s fashion scene.<\/span><\/p>\n

In September, I traveled to South Korea to engage in a fireside chat about the future of fashion at the Avalanche House alongside Legitimate CEO Calvin Chan, moderated by Tiffany Lai of Ava Labs. The event took place during one of the most exciting weeks in Seoul with local culture events colliding, including Seoul Fashion Week, Seoul Art Week, and Korea Blockchain Week. The city was pulsing with a vibrant mix of fashion, art, and tech.<\/span><\/p>\n

One revelation? Seoul’s fashion isn’t about extravagance\u2014it’s about essence. Amidst the chaos of rising prices and uncertainty in much of the world, Seoul\u2019s elegant restraint in fashion offers an antidote. It suggests a way of living not dictated by excess, but by meaningful choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tiffany Lai, Toni Thai Sterrett, and Calvin Chan at Avalanche House Seoul 2023. Image: Ava Labs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sidenote: One of my biggest takeaways was that Seoul does not have a \u201cbad bitch culture\u201d aka Instagram model style (lashes and body-conscious clothing). Sure, in the past, women in high shoes was the norm, but to see an embrace of comfortable shoes\u2014mostly sneakers on the overwhelming majority of women, regardless of age\u2014was exciting and reaffirming. My own feet, post-Covid, aren\u2019t that excited about stilettos.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having always appreciated bold and edgy styles, it was eye-opening to see Korean women embracing loose-fitting clothing not just as a fashion statement, but as an embodiment of comfort, function, and style.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Everywhere I looked, from the airplane to the streets, there was something special about diving into a culture that embraces modesty and luxury fashion at the same time, and where modesty doesn\u2019t feel stuffy or intentional. It felt\u2026 cool. <\/span>And it radiated a confidence that was quite sexy\u2014because confidence and being comfortable in your own skin is very, naturally sexy. It\u2019s a surprising contrast to K-Pop style\/fashion that\u2019s exploded in the West, unassumingly putting a capital Q in \u201c<\/span>Quiet Luxury<\/span><\/a>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

What truly resonated with me was the dominance of monochrome outfits. With a palette primarily revolving around black, white, gray, and cream, Seoul’s fashion scene exudes a sense of calm and stability\u2014something we desperately need in these turbulent times.<\/span><\/p>\n

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While I\u2019ll let the experts delve deep into Seoul Fashion Week\u2019s nuances, what was noticeable to me was how the Seoul Art Week\u2014which included Frieze Seoul\u2014appeared to embrace the intersection of fashion, technology, and art more robustly than the Fashion Week organizers.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s probably why opinions like <\/span>Vogue Business<\/span><\/i>\u2019 \u201c<\/span>How Frieze Seoul left the city\u2019s fashion week in the dust<\/span><\/a>\u201d were formed. That\u2019s especially true given South Korea\u2019s embrace of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain. Frieze Seoul is really where all of those worlds collided. This synthesis of disciplines at events like Frieze Seoul signifies a pivot towards innovation in a constantly evolving world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Consider the sponsorships at Frieze\u2014from Chanel\u2019s art-fusion videos to W Concept’s innovative lounges, and BMW’s breathtaking AI Canvas cars. These collaborations aren’t mere marketing strategies; they are testaments to the endless possibilities when fashion, art, and technology converge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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And this is where the world, grappling with economic and societal challenges, can take a cue. It\u2019s not about quantity anymore\u2014it\u2019s about quality. It\u2019s about leveraging technology, like 3D printers, AR, and AI, to break free from the traditional confines of consumerism. And it’s about reimagining consumption, not as an act of acquiring but as an art of discerning.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, while I\u2019m not saying we should all adopt the South Korean wardrobe\u2014though, trust me, it’s tempting\u2014there’s an undeniable wisdom in their approach. In these times of inflation and unrest, the fusion of modesty, technology, and sustainability can guide us towards a more harmonious and conscious existence.<\/span><\/p>\n

After all, isn’t that the ultimate \u201cbad bitch\u201d move?<\/span><\/p>\n

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