Miranda Day grew up in regional Western Australia with no connection to Korea. Now her work is inspired by its traditional clothing. Here's why she says it's not cultural appropriation.
"I realised very quickly it was very hard to learn about hanbok without understanding the language and culture," she says.
The two met at Yang’s hanbok fashion show at the first Melbourne Korea Festival in Federation Square."I was surprised that [a] non-Korean came, and I was surprised more after seeing her tying such perfect hanbok ribbon,I was surprised that [a] non-Korean came, and I was surprised more after seeing her tying such perfect hanbok ribbon."I was old enough and had been looking for a Korean successor but I couldn't find anyone," Yang says.
She says she surprised the audience by showcasing her unconventional, contemporary designs with short sleeves, shorter skirts, and female pants.Miranda Day In 2015, Day opened MiranDay Designs online, and now runs a studio in Thomastown, Melbourne, under the same name. “I am thankful to have had so much positive support over the years and I hope that through the work I am doing I can keep giving back to the community and to those that have helped me along the way.”Dominic Mulligan
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