HLK Blog: Letters from Seoul

Hanji Leather: The Korean Paper You Can Carry Every Day
Hanji Leather: The Korean Paper You Can Carry Every Day
Traditional Korean paper, reimagined for everyday carry. Discover why HLK uses lightweight, subtly textured hanji leather for its card wallets, designed and made in Korea. Lire plus...
Every Day is Earth Day for HLK
Every Day is Earth Day for HLK
Happy Earth Day from HLK.  Sustainability is easy to talk about when it is trending, but much harder when life gets busy and expensive. At HLK, it has never been... Lire plus...
Discover HLK and the Rhythms of Seoul at DANAYAD in Paris
Discover HLK and the Rhythms of Seoul at DANAYAD in Paris
We’re thrilled to announce that HLK will be joining a collection of Seoul-based designers for the opening of the brand-new DANAYAD store in Paris. This special showcase, titled Seoul Capsule... Lire plus...
From One Mom to Another: How I Choose Gifts For My Children
From One Mom to Another: How I Choose Gifts For My Children
As a mother, I’ve come to realize that giving isn’t about how much we give, but about why and what’s behind it. Every holiday or celebration, I want to offer... Lire plus...
From Couture Leftovers to Circular Design: Why HLK’s Approach to Sustainability Goes One Step Further
From Couture Leftovers to Circular Design: Why HLK’s Approach to Sustainability Goes One Step Further
Luxury fashion is evolving. Once defined by exclusivity, the industry now faces a new imperative: responsibility, ethics, and circularity. Recently, Chanel and Miu Miu have taken symbolic steps in this... Lire plus...
Not Perfect, But Better by Design
Not Perfect, But Better by Design
When we hear “vegan leather,” we often picture a cruelty-free, animal-free material—a cleaner, more conscious alternative to traditional leather. But the truth is more nuanced. Most vegan leathers today are... Lire plus...
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Leather!
I Can't Believe It's Not Leather!
Introducing HLK's newest material – Korean Cactus Leather. Grown in Jeju, Korea, our local cactus leather is an ethical byproduct of upcycling, taking the scraps of cultivated cactus. Organic and... Lire plus...
What is Korean is What is Most Global
What is Korean is What is Most Global
HLK, the sub-brand of Harlie K, is making moves in the international market, shining a light on Korean traditional fabrics and local businesses. International audiences interested in Korean products aren't... Lire plus...
Tradition Meets Innovation: Harlie K's Half-Moon Motif Collection
Tradition Meets Innovation: Harlie K's Half-Moon Motif Collection
In a fashion landscape that is increasingly being defined by sustainability and cultural heritage. At Korean vegan brand HLK, we aim to seamlessly fuse tradition with modern innovation. At the... Lire plus...
HLK at Who's Next 2024
HLK at Who's Next 2024
2024 marked our 5th participation in Who's Next, taking place this year from September 8-10 at the Porte de Versailles in Paris, France. of fashion and the environment. We showcased... Lire plus...
Hey, HLK has a new look.
Hey, HLK has a new look.
We're rawer and realer than ever before – using the city of Seoul as our background, highlighting the history of Korean materials, and pairing our products with Korean traditional art... Lire plus...
Introducing Harlie K.
Introducing Harlie K.
Harlie K is a company that truly and holistically encompasses ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) with o ur business model emphasizing on empowering the local senior community. We turn waste... Lire plus...