Harper's Bazaar Korea: Seoul, Distorted with DIOR

Jan 2026

Harper’s Bazaar Korea presents Seoul, Distorted with DIOR, a fashion editorial project exploring the juxtaposition of heritage and contemporary luxury. The imagery juxtaposes historical Korean architecture—including traditional wooden screens, stone lanterns, and patterned folding screens—with sculptural, high-fashion silhouettes. Photographer Youn Song-Yi employs both hard, directional lighting and soft, natural light to emphasize texture and form. Featuring styling by Hyeyeon Yoon and makeup by Oh Seong Seok, the series leans into an editorial aesthetic defined by clean, minimalist compositions and the occasional use of analogue film techniques. The result is a study in contrasts, pairing the polished, modern surfaces of leather goods and structured garments against the weathered surfaces of traditional interiors.

Editorial, Vertical, Clean

Natural light

Editorial