Korean Dictionary
How to say "High Fashion" in Korean
“High Fashion” in Korean is 하이 패션 (pronounced "hai paesyeon").
하이 패션
hai paesyeon
Usage & Context
High fashion or 하이 패션 refers to exclusive, high-end fashion designs. Korean luxury consumers are significant buyers of high fashion. International brands like Chanel and Gucci have flagship stores in Seoul.
Example Sentence
하이 패션에 관심이 많아요.
I have a lot of interest in high fashion.
How to use 하이 패션 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “High Fashion” is 하이 패션, romanized as hai paesyeon.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, 하이 (hai), sounds like 'ha' as in 'hat' followed by 'ee' as in 'see'. The second part, 패션 (paesyeon), sounds like 'peh-shun', similar to the English 'fashion' but with the 'pae' sound being a bit flatter, like 'peh' in 'pet' but with a wider mouth. The stress is fairly even across both parts.
More Example Sentences
Discussing current fashion trends with a friend.
이번 시즌 하이 패션 트렌드는 정말 독특해요.
This season's high fashion trend is really unique.
Describing someone's profession or career.
그녀는 하이 패션 모델로 활동하고 있어요.
She is working as a high fashion model.
Expressing an opinion on corporate social responsibility in the fashion industry.
하이 패션 브랜드들도 환경 문제에 더 신경을 써야 해요.
High fashion brands should also pay more attention to environmental issues.
Cultural Context
Korea has a significant luxury market, and '하이 패션' is a widely understood term, often used interchangeably with '명품' (luxury brands). K-pop idols and actors frequently serve as global ambassadors for international high fashion brands like Chanel, Gucci, and Dior, further integrating these brands into daily Korean media and consumer culture. Seoul Fashion Week is also a major event showcasing both established and emerging designers.
Editorial note
We review entries like 하이 패션 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
하이 패션 쇼
High fashion show
하이 패션 잡지
High fashion magazine
하이 패션 컬렉션
High fashion collection
Related Expressions
명품
myeongpum
Luxury brand/item
오뜨 꾸뛰르
otteu kkuttureu
Haute Couture
스트릿 패션
seuteurit paesyeon
Street fashion (contrast)
디자이너 브랜드
dijaineo beuraendeu
Designer brand
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