Kim Jong Un's wife: Fashion icon of North Korean women
In public appearances, Ms. Ri Sol Ju is said to have broken traditional fashion rules, dressing more youthfully and modernly.
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| During her recent visit to Beijing with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Ri Sol Ju received many compliments on her fashion style. Standing next to the famously well-dressed woman Peng Liyuan, Ri still attracted attention in her own way. Hong Kong designer William Tang Tat-chi commented that the North Korean first lady dressed elegantly, politely and not conservatively. Photo:Reuters. |
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| According to Tang, Ri Sol Ju's outfit, although not modern, is impressive enough for a woman from North Korea - where people do not have access to world fashion trends. Many Chinese netizens praised Kim Jong-un's wife for being beautiful and having a strong charisma, even comparing her to Korean stars. Photo:Reuters. |
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| Ms. Ri Sol Ju is still called Mr. Kim's mysterious wife by the media. Some analysts believe that she was born in September 1989 and used to be a singer. Perhaps because of her mysterious background, she attracts more attention every time she appears with her husband. In North Korea - where there are strict rules on dressing, Ms. Ri is said to have created a new fashion trend. Instead of traditional monochrome costumes, she chooses dresses with more youthful and modern colors. Photo:Telegraph. |
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| South China Morning Post (SCMP)It is believed that the appearance of Ms. Ri has opened the eyes of North Korean women to the world of luxurious and elegant fashion. Many clothes that are imitations of the outfits worn by Ms. Ri have also become widely sold in North Korean markets. Photo:SCMP. |
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| "In a country where Instagram and Vogue don't exist, Ri is a fashion icon and inspiration. And colorful dresses, miniskirts, and high heels are starting to appear in the capital Pyongyang," the page said.SCMPComments. Photo:Reuters. |
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| It is also reported that Ms. Ri Sol Ju loves designer designs from Red Valentino, Dior, Tiffany and Movado. This is said to be a £1,000 bag from Christian Dior. Photo:Dailymail. |
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| Talking about the modern fashion sense of the leader's wifeKim Jong UnKorean stylist Kim Myonghee once commented: "Ms. Ri is gradually asserting her position through fashion language, like first ladies and many royal family members around the world." Photo:SCMP. |
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| According to this stylist, the North Korean first lady has a moderate interest in luxury brands and seems to want to aim for an image similar to that of British Princess Kate Middleton. SCMP asserts that whether Ms. Ri's fashion style is a personal preference or a desire to change culture, the fact that she appears in public not in traditional costumes is worth paying attention to. |
