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Daegu Collection is Korea's longest-running fashion show, celebrating its 37th anniversary this year.
Opportunity to view collections of famous domestic and international designers for free
(Daegu = Yonhap News) Reporter Park Se-jin = 'Daegu Collection', Korea's longest-running fashion show, opened at the Daegu Fashion Design Development Support Center on the 21st.
The 37th Daegu Collection this year will be held for three days under the theme 'FASHION, CONNECT DAEGU!'
Any citizen can see the 2027 season fashion trends and new collections from domestic and foreign designers for free.
On the first day, starting with Esterrobe's opening show, Seoul invited brands Troa and Idonism will present their collections.
On the second day, there will be performances by Sangmin and Foum, as well as a collection of foreign designers by invited Italian designer Ludovica Gualtieri Milano.
On the last day, following the collection of Choi Bok-ho and Young-Generation, a special Hanbok fashion show will be held to promote the excellence of K-fashion.
During the event, special exhibitions where you can directly experience local fashion brands, flea markets, and dyeing work exhibitions will also be held.
Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho said, “We hope that this event will lead to tangible results in the local fashion industry and serve as a stepping stone for local designers and brands to leap into the global market.”

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