Wooyoungmi FW25: A Masterclass in Modern Elegance

Elegance goes beyond the tailoring of a suit or the drape of a coat; it embodies a way of thinking. For the Fall-Winter 2025 season, Wooyoungmi presents a concept where fashion transcends mere aesthetics; it’s a form of self-discipline, a sartorial code of poise and grace. Introducing Ch’ŏrhak, the Korean idea of self-improvement, which underpins this collection. The traditional dinner suit, a symbol of elegance, is transformed by romantic floral patterns that flow across coats and shirts like poetry in action. Knitwear, featuring floral textures, brings a ceremonial flair to casual attire, elevating the ordinary to the extraordinary.

Outerwear stands tall as a pillar of elegance featuring greatcoats, trench coats, and Crombie coats that enhance the silhouette with a commanding presence, highlighted by vibrant shearling lapels. Tailoring merges with workwear, as cargo pockets resemble epaulettes, while sportswear-inspired knits provide a structured look. Even loungewear is refined, with knitted long-johns serving as a stylish substitute for sweatpants.

Minhwa, Korea’s traditional folk art, weaves a thread through the collection, conveying a sense of legacy. The exquisite landscapes, reimagined in découpage designs, add a beautiful sense of structure to puffers, linings, and accessories. Leather harnesses wrap ceremonial lace-ups, and knitted scarves reflect the refinement of tuxedo dressing. Even hats get a Wooyoungmi makeover, transitioning from a streetwear staple to a sophisticated headpiece.

The Wooyoungmi FW25 presentation, set against the gilded background of the Hôtel de Maisons and filled with the stirring intensity of concertos, reinvents elegance as a changing state of mind rather than a rigid rulebook.

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