the gingko leaf

Nov 14

Kim Kyung Soo, Korean Vogue//

The woven ramie of the hanbok— the indigenous dress of Korea— is so diaphanous and the muted, earthy colors are stunningly contrasted by the vibrant hues. This editorial is such a striking contrast of old & new, like so much of contemporary Korean culture…

Nov 16

Song Hye Gyo, Actress/

Koreans are aesthetically-conscious and some particularly view the Korean entertainment industry as setting an extreme standard of beauty, but despite these claims, Ms. Song has always been refreshing in that she is a natural beauty.  She carries herself with such poise and her beauty exudes so much grace and elegance.