We fly into the heart of the country that has become a symbol of cosmetic tourism, discovering its iconic architecture and enchanting alleyways. Soft, weightless clouds seem to brush against the Gwangan Bridge, recreating the delicate balance of the natural fibres by MTVV Manifatture Tessili Vittorio Veneto. The wool and linen by Joseph H Clissold & Son intertwine in textures that evoke the solemn and refined hues of Gyeongbokgung Palace – guardian of an ancient and majestic elegance. In Seoul’s lively Jongno district, glowing signs redraw the night, intersecting in geometries that recall the Prince of Wales and pinstripe patterns by Reda, while the embroidery by Fabric Lab Italy seems to capture the grace of cherry blossoms framing the houses of Busan. Among the pillars of a Joseon dynasty palace, a group of girls in traditional dress crosses the portico, conjuring memories of the refined white and blue floral embroideries by Junior Arte Ricami by Adele Zibetti. The beige canvas by Isla intertwines with multicoloured stripes, shaping the quiet streets of a city dotted with brightly painted buildings. Along the coast, waves crash against the rocks embracing the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, composing a mosaic of tones and textures reflected in the fine wools and linens by Magee Weaving. The vibrant yellow and luminous white by Tessitura Marco Pastorelli resonate like an echo of the colourful Sky Capsule train at Busan’s Haeundae Blueline Park, while in the heart of Seoul, the Dongdaemun Design Plaza glows with golden and azure highlights, like the exquisite craftsmanship by Idea Ricamo. And when night falls over the East, the dark, magnetic shades by Majocchi, NT evoke the nocturnal allure of the Gwangan Bridge – illuminated by the pulsating lights of a metropolis that never stops shining.
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