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Vogue, If You’re Listening…

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A young woman in a vibrant, patterned military-style uniform is centered in the image. She wears a distinctive cap adorned with floral designs and a braided cord, featuring a gold emblem. Her expression is serious, and her lips are painted a bold red. Behind her, two soldiers stand in similar uniforms, slightly out of focus, holding rifles. The background is a soft blur, adding an ethereal quality to the scene. The image has a vintage, slightly desaturated aesthetic, with a cold, wintry ambiance.


Dear Anna Wintour,

Greetings from Pyongyang! My name is Mi-kyung, and I am a fashion designer—but a secret one. My passion is transforming North Korean uniforms into something stylish, using new fabrics and modern cuts. In a place where fashion is often uniform, I try to bring creativity and beauty to the clothes we wear every day.

I am writing to you because I admire your vision, and I have a dream—to bring my creations to the world. But I don’t know where to start. How does one introduce a fashion line when their runway is hidden? How do I connect with people who might appreciate this kind of reinvention?

I would be honored if you could share any advice. And who knows? Maybe one day, you’ll see a reimagined North Korean uniform on the cover of Vogue.

With admiration,
Mi-kyung

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