Korean fashion turns to 2000s K-drama for inspo this fall

For spring and summer, color did most of the styling work in Korean wardrobes. Tomato core, lemon core, mint core. Balletcore ribbons, slacker-core layering and saturated prints made an outfit legible at a glance. This fall, palettes become more moderate in looks built on restraint with a hint of femininity. Referred to Korean shoppers as "grown woman," the style is quickly gaining ground among consumers in their 20s and 30s. Kitsch and Y2K mood styling with oversized logos and busy patterns are