Sizing differs by country
The same 'M' means different measurements in Korean, US, European and Japanese systems. Shoes are worse still, with mm, US, UK and EU scales all in circulation. For cross-border orders, work from the brand's published measurement table and compare it against a garment you already know fits.
Fabric decides care
How long a garment lasts is largely decided at the wash. Cotton tolerates water but shrinks, wool deforms under agitation and heat, and synthetics are easy to care for but heat-sensitive. Care symbols are internationally standardised, so reading the label prevents most accidents.
- Cotton: machine washable, expect first-wash shrinkage
- Wool and cashmere: sensitive to friction and heat
- Synthetics: dry quickly, damaged by high heat
- Linen: breathable, creasing is inherent
Colour basics
Colour combination looks like pure instinct but rests on simple rules. Colours near each other on the wheel read calm and coherent; opposites create strong contrast. Building an outfit in neutrals with a single accent colour is the lowest-risk approach, and matching tone often matters more than matching hue.