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Kering and LVMH are reinforcing their joint charter to protect the safety and rights of fashion models . They set the minimum age for models portraying adults at 18 years old and bolster education, supervision, and whistleblower protection systems, with implementation planned for Paris Fashion Week in 2027.   Photo: Kering logo [PEOPLEGATE] On October 12, global luxury groups Kering and Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) announced they will strengthen their joint charter regarding fashion models' working conditions. They established the minimum age for models portraying adults in fashion shows and photo shoots at 18 years and are expanding protective procedures including education and on-site supervision. The two companies originally created a joint charter in 2017 aimed at promoting models' health and well-being. The current revision focuses on encouraging brands, agencies, casting, and production stakeholders to collectively practice respect and protection for models. ...

10,000 early bird tickets for the '2026 Hero Rock Festival - Incheon' sold out in about 20 minutes after going on sale on October 12. The first lineup of 17 domestic and international bands, including YB, Boohwal, and Guckkasten, was revealed for the event taking place from December 18 to 20 at Songdo Convensia in Incheon. @2026 Hero Rock Festival - Incheon [PEOPLEGATE] 10,000 early bird tickets for the '2026 Hero Rock Festival - Incheon' sold out completely in just over 20 minutes since sales began on October 12. This festival featuring domestic and international rock and metal artists will be held at Songdo Convensia in Incheon from December 18 to 20. The event will take place indoors over three days in winter. After revealing the first lineup of 13 domestic and 4 overseas bands, general ticket sales have also started. 17 domestic and international bands including YB, Boohwal, and Guckkasten to perform The domestic lineup includes 13 bands: YB, Boohwal, Guckkasten, D...

it MICHAA revealed its second collection for the 2026 winter campaign titled 'Where the Light Stays' on October 12. Featuring natural light and minimalist spaces as backgrounds, the campaign introduces winter coat materials and silhouettes, with the collection available through official online and offline stores nationwide.  

Skechers Korea (Branch Manager Kang Byung-jon ) participated as the main sponsor of the ‘PnR TOUR 2026 KOREA OPEN’ held from October 9 to 11 at Bolly Tennis Courts . They provided products for winners, event staff, and participants, and offered an on-site trial opportunity of the pickleball -specific shoe series ' Viper Court .'

ETMON has unveiled its 2026 winter collection under the theme 'WINTER, AS I REMEMBER.' The collection showcases knits and outerwear in calm colors like cream and ivory, highlighted by soft textures. It was first released on October 12 through the official online store and 29CM. Photo courtesy of ETMON [PEOPLEGATE] Fashion brand ETMON revealed its 2026 winter collection on October 12. Centered on the theme 'WINTER, AS I REMEMBER,' the collection presents comfortable winter apparel including alpaca blended knits and shearling hooded mustangs for everyday wear. The collection stems from the slogan 'Cozy like winter memories.' It embodies the warm memories and leisurely moments left after winter passes through colors, materials, and silhouettes.

The Art Management Support Center (CEO Kim Jang-ho ) held the ‘ 2026 Arts Industry Academy Startup Competition ’ on October 2 at Art Korea Lab . The AI audio docent service Artel received the grand prize, and winning teams will receive support including short-term residency and follow-up mentoring at Art Korea Lab in 2027.

ZISHEN , a women's fashion brand under Wivis (Chairman Do Sang-hyun ), has selected actress Bae Yoon-kyung as the ambassador for its online-exclusive collection and released a pictorial . Based on customer preferences and sales data, the brand plans to expand its knitwear and outerwear supply in the second half of the year and broaden online customer engagement.

NewSelect 's scalp and hair care brand, Triconix (TRICONIX), has introduced the ‘ Scalp Infusion Ampoule .’ It combines GrowKey exosomes , PDRN , collagen, and is formulated as a leave-on product applied with a quadruple metal rollerball to the scalp.

Mulberry has launched the soft flap bag collection 'Delilah,' inspired by its signature bag, the Lily. It features the Postman's Lock and a soft silhouette, available in regular, large, and extra-large sizes.

Fashion brand WACKY WILLY has released its second photoshoot titled ' WONI'S WINTER TALE ' featuring RESCENE girl group member Woni . Centered on a winter fairy tale concept , the shoot presents a variety of winter fashion styles, ranging from lightweight outerwear to heavy coats and bootcut denim .

Rockfish Weatherwear has added new Cloudy and Maxi Folded boots to its 2026 fall and winter collection. The lineup includes boots with strap and foldable designs that adjust the silhouette, raglan coats , and knit accessories , available from October 13 through the official online store and major online and offline channels.

Singsong Foods will participate as a product sponsor at the '14th Hope Hiking and Trekking Class' held at Bukhansan on October 17. They plan to give Hongge soybean paste soup and Ugeoji soybean paste soup to all family trekking participants, with boy group The Wind joining the event.

' Emergenza 2027 Korea ' is recruiting up to 80 teams to participate in the Korean representative selection until October 19. Solo artists, units, and bands can all apply. The Korean winning team will receive full support for airfare and accommodation to participate in the global final at the Taubertal Festival in Germany.

German eco-friendly functional material brand Sympatex is participating in a sustainable fashion industry by offsetting carbon dioxide emissions through climate protection projects and using recycled materials . Collaborating with ClimatePartner , it supports forest conservation in Kenya's Kasigau Wildlife Corridor and develops climate-neutral outdoor products with brand partners like Bleed Organic Clothing and Ziener .

The ' 2026 37th Daegu Collection ,' hosted by Daegu Metropolitan City and organized by the Daegu Gyeongbuk Fashion Business Cooperative , will take place from October 21 to 23 at the Daegu Fashion Design Development Support Center . The event will feature nine fashion shows with domestic and international designers, along with a curated exhibition of local fashion brands and the FXCO Mall lifestyle flea market, expanding the festival to become an inclusive fashion culture event for citizens.

Clarks Originals introduces the 2026 fall/winter model 'Walla Eden GTX,' which applies Gore-Tex technology to the existing Walla Eden. It retains the moccasin design and Vibram outsole while adding waterproof and breathable functions . Available in two types: white leather and black suede, it will be exclusively released online through the Musinsa store in Korea. Photo courtesy of Clarks Originals. [PEOPLEGATE] British shoe brand Clarks Originals is unveiling the 'Walla Eden GTX' for the 2026 fall/winter season. This model adds Gore-Tex technology to the moccasin design and Vibram outsole of the existing Walla Eden. The product maintains a design suitable for everyday wear while enhancing functionality to respond to changing weather. It will be exclusively available through the Musinsa online store in Korea. Combination of Gore-Tex Waterproofing and Breathability with Vibram Outsole The key update in the Walla Eden GTX is the application of a Gore-Tex membrane. It ...

Gamsung Corporation ( CEO Kim Ho-sun ), operator of Snow Peak Apparel , has expanded its offline distribution network by opening stores in Beijing , Shanghai , and Wuhan, China . The Beijing Shuchuang store covers 626 square meters, the Shanghai Qingpu store spans 691 square meters, showcasing both latest season and off-season products. They plan to continue operations tailored to each city's commercial area and consumer characteristics in cooperation with local partners. Exterior view of Snow Peak Apparel's Beijing Shuchuang store / Photo courtesy: Snow Peak Apparel Snow Peak Apparel [PEOPLEGATE] Gamsung Corporation (CEO Kim Ho-sun), which operates Snow Peak Apparel, has broadened its local offline retail network by opening stores in Beijing, Shanghai, and Wuhan, China. This marks its first entry into Beijing and Wuhan, while the Shanghai store is the brand's second location there. On the 7th, Gamsung Corporation announced that it is expanding customer touchpoints thr...

EENK revealed its 2027 Spring/Summer collection on October 6 at the Hôtel d’Heidelbach within Maison Guimet in Paris, France. Participating in the official Paris Fashion Week calendar for the second consecutive season, the collection was themed 'E for EVOKE', showcasing beauty found in everyday life. The collection film 'INK', featuring actor Oh Gyu-hee and model Jo Min-ho , was premiered onsite.

The Korea Fashion Association ( President Sung Rae-eun ) will participate in ' MODE SHANGHAI 2027 S/S ' held in China from October 8 to 12 through the K-Fashion showroom LEDOME . Six brands including GANISONG , DIFF , DELIGHTPOOL , Millo Archive , YASE , and FROMWHERE will showcase clothing, shoes, and bags in a joint pavilion. The association will support order consultations with local buyers and help discover distribution partners.

At the 2026 35th BUIL Film Awards , the film 'Master of the World' took home the Best Film award, while Yoo Hae-jin and Seo Soo-bin received the Best Actor and Best Actress awards respectively. The film 'Hope' won in five categories including Best Director for Na Hong-jin . Park Ji-hoon and Jeon Mi-do of 'Man Living with the King' were selected as this year's male and female stars.

Designer Rok Hwang 's brand Rokh has unveiled its 2026 Fall/Winter collection 'Coucher de soleil,' inspired by the sunset . The collection features designs whose shapes change depending on how they are worn and how they move, including multi-belt coats , scarf knitwear, and pleated skirts. From October 16 to 25, Seoul's Tongui-dong showroom will host 'The Fitting Room' pop-up store where visitors can try on the collection in person.

Atelier Nain has opened a flagship store on Yeonmujang-gil in Seongsu-dong , Seoul , with the concept 'LAYER BY LAYER.' It showcases the 2026 fall/winter collection , exclusive products available only at the Seongsu branch, and a fragrance line, along with an interactive experience zone for visitors. A 20% discount on all products and gift events for purchasers run through October 11. (100, Yeonmujang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul)

SK Stoa (CEO Yang Maeng-seok )'s exclusive fashion brand ALLENO recorded cumulative orders of 1.8 billion won over four broadcasts during its first month since launch, achieving an average target achievement rate of 150%. The initial products, a jacket, pants, and belt suit set , achieved 500 million won in orders from a single broadcast. SK Stoa plans to expand its winter lineup with coats, cashmere knits, and pleated goose down.

Giving Plus (Executive Director Namgung Gyu ), together with Dobong Senior Welfare Center , plans to provide food and daily necessities worth a total of 35 million won to 100 elderly households in Dobong-gu . Fifteen companies, including Aekyung Industrial , participated in donating goods, and the ‘Caring Box’ delivery ceremony will be held on October 12.

PleatsMe is recruiting tenants for floors 1 through 6 of the World Pleats Center , which it is developing in Yongdap-dong , Seongdong-gu , Seoul , ahead of its scheduled completion at the end of October. The primary targets for leasing are domestic fashion and apparel companies, upscale cafes, and financial institutions. Floors 7 through 10 will be used for PleatsMe’s headquarters and research and development facilities. Photo credit: PleatsMe [PEOPLEGATE]  PleatsMe is inviting tenants for floors 1 through 6 of the World Pleats Center, located in Yongdap-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, as the facility nears completion at the end of October. The leasing effort focuses on domestic fashion and apparel companies, upscale cafes, and financial sectors. The World Pleats Center will be constructed at 225-5 Yongdap-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, with three basement levels and ten floors above ground. It will consist of business and neighborhood living facilities, with commercial spaces on the lower...

Pond Group (CEO Lim Jong-min and Kim Yoo-jin)'s Superdry popup store featuring Park Ji-hoon in Seongsu recorded approximately 3,700 visitors in its first week. From September 30 to October 6, combined sales online and offline totaled around 500 million won. The Seongsu popup and the Naver brand store online popup operate until October 12.

PharmaResearch operates a three-step management system combining AI monitoring , genuine product authentication, and post-sale response to protect the brand value of REJURAN and safeguard consumers. They continuously monitor domestic and international online platforms and support medical professionals and consumers in verifying product authenticity via mobile devices. Photo courtesy of REJURAN [PEOPLEGATE] PharmaResearch ( CEO Son Ji-hoon ) is reinforcing distribution management and authentic product verification systems for its flagship brand, REJURAN. By linking AI-based online monitoring, mobile genuine product certification, and post-sale responses, it manages brand assets and supports product verification for both consumers and medical professionals. On the 8th, PharmaResearch announced the full-scale launch of the REJURAN brand protection system covering both online and offline channels. Central to this is a three-step system uniting online sales information, product package ...

MacNulty Bio , a subsidiary of Korea MacNulty (CEO Eunjeong Lee ), has expanded its sales channels by listing its own product, SenseCut Black Cumin , on Musinsa . It is also expanding its OEM and ODM business in the sports and fitness sectors by supplying creatine and BCAA to Next Player 's MaxCut . Image provided by Korea MacNulty [PEOPLEGATE] MacNulty Bio, a subsidiary of Korea MacNulty (CEO Eunjeong Lee), has entered its own product, SenseCut Black Cumin, into Musinsa and is expanding product supply in the sports and fitness industry. The company plans to diversify its client base and distribution channels by increasing both contract manufacturing and sales of its own brand. On the 7th, MacNulty Bio announced it is expanding its product line centered on health functional foods and general foods such as creatine, BCAA, protein, fermented enzymes, and konjac jelly. It develops products according to client demand and supplies them through OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing)...