For too long men’s belts have gone overlooked and under-appreciated. Korean designer Wooyoungmi is looking to rectify this situation, and makes her case with her showing on the Paris Fashion Week runway.
The belts in the Wooyoungmi Collection may not be as effective at holding up your pants, but at least now they get the recognition they deserve. Check out more on the Wooyoungmi collection above. Also, be sure to check out other belts on Trend Hunter below.
Exterior Dress Belts
Wooyoungmi Collection Shows Us Why Belts Need to Be on the Outside
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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