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ARTS&SCIENCEART-4

Paper weight C (in the Snow)

Sold OutAvailable for international purchaseOfficial product page ↗

This is a paperweight made by collaging a paper illustration onto hand-blown dome glass. Measuring 8.8cm in diameter and 3.8cm in height, it is used on a desk to keep papers held down so they do not scatter.

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Why this product

The combination of hand-blown glass and a paper illustration was chosen as a tool to place on the desk.

  1. Dome glass with decoupage technique

    It was crafted as a glass and paper collage using Domenica More Gordon's hand-drawn illustration and John Derian's decoupage technique.

  2. Handmade collage in a New York studio

    In a New York studio, the illustration is cut to fit the hand-blown glass and glued by hand, giving each piece unique variations.

  3. Dimensions and care instructions

    It measures 8.8cm in diameter and 3.8cm in height; because paper material is used, do not submerge it in water, but wipe the outer surface to care for it.

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Where does the brand name 'TANSANMAGNESIUM' come from?

I was curious about its meaning and origin because a chemical substance name, somewhat unfamiliar for a clothing brand, was used. I also wanted to know how it relates to climbing elements.

hmmm editorial answer

It is a name inspired by the term for the powder applied to increase hand friction when rock climbing.

ARTS&SCIENCEART-3

Paper weight F (in the Snow)

Sold OutAvailable for international purchaseOfficial product page ↗

This is a paperweight featuring a hand-blown glass dome with a hand-collaged illustration. Created with Domenica More Gordon's hand drawings and John Derian's decoupage technique, it is placed where you want to hold down papers or documents.

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Why this product

Hand-blown glass and decoupage techniques come together into a small object for your desk.

  1. Collaboration between Domenica More Gordon and John Derian

    Domenica More Gordon's hand-drawn illustration is cut to fit the hand-blown glass and hand-collaged using John Derian's decoupage technique.

  2. Holiday season limited design

    It features the 'in the Snow' series design presented as a limited edition for the year-end season.

  3. Individual variations resulting from handmade production

    Because the glass cutting and collaging are done by hand, unique variations appear in each piece.

THREE TO EIGHTYTTE-36

What kind of finishing are the 'in-out split seam allowance' and 'cut-off' mentioned in the skirt description?

When reading the description of the front cutline of the skirt, unfamiliar sewing terms appear in succession, sometimes making it difficult to gauge what shape the finished garment takes.

IN-OUT LACE MAXI SKIRT STRIPE BLACK
hmmm editorial answer

It is a finishing where the seam usually hidden on the inside of the garment is exposed to the outside and pressed open to both sides, leaving the edge of the fabric unhemmed to highlight a rough texture.

This product is currently no longer sold.

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How do I gauge whether the FREE size will fit me?

It can be confusing to know how to apply the numbers from the size chart to the width and length of clothes you actually wear.

SOFT RAYON RIBBED KNIT CARDIGAN_GRAY
hmmm editorial answer

Compare the chest width of 36.5cm, shoulder of 30.5cm, and sleeve of 64.5cm to the corresponding areas of a cardigan that usually fits you well.

This product is currently no longer sold.

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What has changed as ALLENO, which was a boutique designer brand, became an SK Stoa exclusive brand?

This question seeks to check whether the unique designer workflow and level of perfection of the existing boutique brand continue even after transitioning to an exclusive brand of a major home shopping channel.

hmmm editorial answer

While the distribution method changed as it reorganized into an SK Stoa exclusive brand, the production system in which a designer with 25 years of experience directly coordinates the entire process remains unchanged.

RYOORY-33

What is the difference between the 'ombre check' mentioned in the shirt description and a regular check?

It says it resembles familiar grid patterns like tartan check, but because the unfamiliar word ombre is used alongside it, it is difficult to gauge what kind of pattern it is.

Asymmetric ombre shirts #6 [black]
hmmm editorial answer

Ombre check is a pattern that has a grid shape similar to tartan check, but where the boundaries of the lines and colors are blurred and diffused.

This product is currently no longer sold.

RECTORE-55

Besides clothing, what kind of artworks are placed in the RECTO flagship?

When reading store descriptions, several names of people who do not make clothing appear, which makes one wonder what you will actually see when you visit.

hmmm editorial answer

Works by artists from other fields are placed together, ranging from ceramics at the entrance to photographs and drawings on the walls, lacquered furniture, and molds hung in the windows.

LOW CLASSICLC-75

Is the Yaksu store's basement cafe only for store customers?

When people hear about a cafe attached to a store, they usually think of a place to take a quick break while shopping. It gives peace of mind to know in advance whether it is an area anyone can enter and who uses the space.

hmmm editorial answer

The Yaksu store's basement cafe is a space used not only by store customers, but also by brand employees and neighborhood residents together.

RECTORE-52

신세계 강남점 매장이 새로 단장하고 문을 열었을 때 반응은 어땠나요?

백화점 매장이 리뉴얼했다는 이야기는 들었는데, 실제로 손님이 얼마나 찾았는지는 가늠하기 어렵습니다. 브랜드가 지금 어느 정도로 팔리고 있는지 알고 싶은 독자에게서 나온 질문입니다.

hmmm editorial answer

지난해 리뉴얼 오픈한 신세계 강남점 매장은 사흘 동안 1억원이 넘는 매출을 올렸습니다.

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Did LOW CLASSIC begin construction immediately after purchasing the building for its headquarters?

Stories about acquiring a company building often convey only the end result, leaving one curious about the actual sequence in which the building was created. This question is for readers curious about the process from purchase to completion.

hmmm editorial answer

No, after purchasing the building in 2021, they left it empty for over a year while finding the right person for the remodeling, and only then began construction.

RECTORE-46

Since the store is underground, how do the trees in the center grow?

In photos of the flagship store, greenery is visible behind the clothes, which makes one wonder since it does not easily connect with the store being underground. Knowing what is actually planted before visiting gives you a different perspective when you go.

hmmm editorial answer

Taking into account that the store is underground, Korean mountain ash, Korean winter hazel, royal azalea, and moss—which grow well even in cool shade—were selected and planted.

LOW CLASSICLC-71

Where does the name of LOW CLASSIC's fragrance brand SUJIPMIHAK come from?

Some readers are confused about whether it is a separate brand because the name of the newly opened store at the Yaksu branch is different from LOW CLASSIC. Knowing the history of the name also helps understand upcoming stores and categories.

hmmm editorial answer

The name was carried over as it was upon acquiring the curating shop Sujipmihak, and following fragrance, it will expand into living.

RECTORE-42

How is the RECTO collection revealed without a fashion show?

This question arose when a reader trying to find collection news each season could not find runway videos or show schedules, leaving them unsure where to look.

hmmm editorial answer

RECTO introduced its collection through campaign images instead of a runway show this season as well, and the first look is always a tailored suit.

LOW CLASSICLC-70

Who participated in renovating the office building?

When hearing about turning an old building into a brand headquarters, one wonders who took on which roles and how they divided the work. In particular, the mention that the construction took a long time leads to the guess that there must have been a search for the right people.

hmmm editorial answer

After purchasing the building, it was left vacant for over 1 year while searching for the right person to take charge, and spatial directing was handled by Lee Hyein Design Studio.

RECTORE-39

Who made the furniture and photographs placed in the RECTO Hannam store?

When entering the store, the furniture, photographs, and flowers catch the eye before the clothes. Since it is a clothing brand's store, one wonders whose hands shaped it.

hmmm editorial answer

Although it is a clothing brand, a furniture craft artist handled the furniture, a photographer handled the photography, and different creators contributed drawings and flower decorations as well.

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The size error numbers are written differently for each item of clothing; what is the standard?

The error notice placed small at the bottom of the product page differs, being 1-2cm for some clothes and 3-4cm for others, so it is confusing how much to trust the actual measurements.

Raw Crumple Top in Charcoal
hmmm editorial answer

It is stated differently depending on the type of clothing and the production method, such as 2-3cm or 3-4cm for knitwear, and 1-2cm for regular items.

Official product page ↗Raw Crumple Top in Charcoal₩179,000Available for international purchase

RECTORE-30

한남동 매장은 백화점 매장과 무엇이 다른가요?

렉토를 직접 보고 사려는 사람은 백화점 매장과 한남동 매장 중 어디로 갈지 고민하게 됩니다. 둘의 성격이 어떻게 다른지 알면 발걸음을 정하기 쉬워집니다.

hmmm editorial answer

한남동 매장은 렉토가 직접 설계해 세운 4층 단독 건물이고, 백화점 세 곳은 그와 별개의 오프라인 매장입니다.

LOW CLASSICLC-68

Did the showroom space continue to change even after opening?

Readers planning to visit the store and headquarters building try to picture in advance what is on each floor. However, if the layout kept changing, they wonder what they will see now.

hmmm editorial answer

Yes, the office space was completed first and floors were equipped one by one, and even after opening, the circulation paths have been continuously adjusted based on user feedback.

RECTORE-26

해외에서도 렉토 옷을 살 수 있나요?

국내 백화점에서 옷을 보고 마음에 들었는데, 곧 해외로 나가거나 해외에 사는 지인에게 알려주고 싶은 독자가 있습니다. 브랜드가 해외에서 활동한다는 이야기는 들리는데 정작 어디서 살 수 있는지는 잘 잡히지 않습니다.

hmmm editorial answer

현재 공식으로 확인되는 오프라인 매장은 국내 세 곳뿐이고, 해외 판매처는 아직 확인하지 못했습니다.