Draft:Modern Girls in Korea

In South Korea, 1920s Modern Girls were young women who defied traditional social norms, embracing Western-influenced fashion, lifestyles, and attitudes, and many attended college. . This era represented a notable period of social transformation and modernization in Korea, influenced by Western ideas and education systems introduced during the Japanese colonial period. Modern Girls were regarded as symbols of modernity and social change, often portrayed in media and literature as independent, fashionable, and socially engaged individuals .

Fashion Styles
Their fashion styles included Western-style dresses and skirts, often with shorter hemlines compared to traditional Korean attire. While embracing Western fashion, Modern Girls sometimes incorporated elements of traditional Korean dress, such as Hanbok-inspired motifs or fabrics. They popularized the bobbed hairstyle, seen as modern and liberating compared to traditional long hairstyles, and accessorized with hats, gloves, and jewelry, following Western fashion trends of the time. Textiles included Western fabrics like imported silk, cotton, and wool, as well as traditional Korean Hanbok fabrics such as domestic silk and ramie. These textiles often featured Western floral motifs, conveying a sense of femininity and elegance. They also included traditional Korean motifs like cranes, clouds, dragons, or lotus flowers, symbolizing longevity, health, and happiness, which were often depicted through intricate embroidery