How books become fashion statements

By now, most Generation Z consumers have likely fastened at least one charm to their bags, a personal “it” item signaling taste and identity. Along with Korea’s ongoing “text-hip” trend, an unexpected object has begun to dangle from straps: books. Not tucked inside a backpack but clipped to the outside, books are emerging as accessories. They are not just in fashion but part of a global luxury fashion moment. In late February, Coach, the American luxury lifestyle brand, unveiled its spring/summe

By The Korea Herald