Stray Kids took the stage as headliners at Brazil's world-renowned music festival Rock in Rio, bringing the beauty of Korean tradition to a global audience. Their stage looks were exclusively crafted by Leje, designed to reimagine traditional Korean aesthetics in a contemporary and refined way. Leje chose traditional Hamchang Myeongju silk as the primary material.
Hamchang Myeongju is a traditional Korean silk known for its subtle sheen and feather-like texture. Leje used this fabric to create silhouettes inspired by 'Hakui', a traditional garment that evokes the graceful motion of a crane soaring through the sky. The white base accented with black trim recalls the striking contrast of a crane's plumage. The sleeves were cut generously to capture the sweep of wings in motion.
Details reimagining the traditional hanbok's collar and tie structure stand out. The V-shaped closure follows the neckline of a hanbok jeogori while maintaining the dynamism needed for stage performance. Under stage lighting, the unique texture of Hamchang Myeongju revealed a subtle luster, adding depth to every movement on stage. It was a moment where distinctly Korean beauty met the energy of K-pop.
Rock in Rio is a landmark Brazilian rock festival that began in 1985. On this stage, Stray Kids delivered Korean traditional aesthetics to a global audience. The collaboration between Leje and Stray Kids demonstrates how traditional materials and contemporary performance can harmonize. Do you see value in bringing traditional aesthetics to the modern stage?
Hamchang Myeongju is a traditional Korean silk known for its subtle sheen and feather-like texture. Leje used this fabric to create silhouettes inspired by 'Hakui', a traditional garment that evokes the graceful motion of a crane soaring through the sky. The white base accented with black trim recalls the striking contrast of a crane's plumage. The sleeves were cut generously to capture the sweep of wings in motion.
Details reimagining the traditional hanbok's collar and tie structure stand out. The V-shaped closure follows the neckline of a hanbok jeogori while maintaining the dynamism needed for stage performance. Under stage lighting, the unique texture of Hamchang Myeongju revealed a subtle luster, adding depth to every movement on stage. It was a moment where distinctly Korean beauty met the energy of K-pop.
Rock in Rio is a landmark Brazilian rock festival that began in 1985. On this stage, Stray Kids delivered Korean traditional aesthetics to a global audience. The collaboration between Leje and Stray Kids demonstrates how traditional materials and contemporary performance can harmonize. Do you see value in bringing traditional aesthetics to the modern stage?
FAQ
Who created Stray Kids' stage outfits for Rock in Rio?
Leje was responsible for the entire collection. To present traditional Korean aesthetics in a contemporary and refined manner, they chose Hamchang silk as the fabric and designed silhouettes inspired by scholar's robes.
What is Hamchang silk?
Hamchang silk is a traditional Korean fabric with a subtle sheen and feather-like texture. Its ability to reveal delicate luster under stage lighting and express movement dimensionally made it ideal for Stray Kids' performance costumes.
What is Rock in Rio?
Rock in Rio is Brazil's iconic rock music festival, founded in 1985. The world-renowned event features global artists as headliners. Stray Kids brought traditional Korean aesthetics to its international audience.
