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“THE FINEST CLOTHING MADE IS A PERSONS SKIN, BUT OF COURSE, SOCIETY DEMANDS SOMETHING MORE THAN THIS” (MARK TWAIN). THIS IS A PERSONAL SERIES THAT I TOOK AS A PHOTOGRAPHER DOCUMENTING SOME OF THE TAILORS AROUND ITAEWON AREA IN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA. THIS SERIES HAS BEEN PRINTED IN THE SPANISH FASHION MAGAZINE VARON.

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A Korean tailor stands amidst an array of colorful fabrics, his white dress shirt slightly transparent, revealing his undershirt. A pen peeks from his shirt pocket, while a blue necktie with a horse pattern adds a touch of personality
An open wardrobe showcases an assortment of fabrics in various colors, meticulously folded to create a graphic pattern, adding visual interest to the scene
Suit tailor in Itaewon, Seoul. Surrounded by colorful fabrics, he wears a white dress shirt and black pants
Top view of a desk with two cable telephones. Behind protective glass, a photo depicts a Korean tailor beside Steven Seagal, seated in a flamboyant purple velvet Asian-style jacket over blue jeans. Dated June 23, 1999
A Korean tailor stands in a shop in Seoul's bustling Itaewon district, surrounded by shelves of vibrant fabrics. Dressed in a white shirt, black pants, and a blue-and-white patterned necktie, he works beneath framed photos of high-ranking American army officers
Suits in the making hang on the wall somewhere in Seoul's Itaewon district
A framed acrylic portrait of a Korean tailor hangs on a shelf adorned with colorful fabrics. Adjacent, a smaller painting repeats the image. To the left, another framed image features a Korean personality
A Korean tailor stands before an open wardrobe labeled 'Lightweight All Wool $450'. Dressed in a white shirt, black pants, and a white and blue patterned necktie, he exudes professional elegance
A showcase displays two stands adorned with lion's head motifs. Each stand is dressed in a tailored suit, adding a touch of elegance.
A Korean tailor in Seoul's Itaewon district stands at his tailoring table, hands resting, amidst the backdrop of suits in the making. He wears a light mint jacket and a buttoned-up shirt