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beyondcloset by Ko Tae Yong is South Korea's challenge to ubiquitous "it" label Band of Outsiders and, by the looks of it, the gauntlet has been thrown down. beyondcloset's A/W 09 collection [pictured] is entitled 'Homesick' and tells the story of a young man being sent off to war and the emotional journey that ensues. Seoul, without a doubt, is positioning itself as the new creative nexus for young design talent and with progressive style strongholds like Daily Projects sounding the call for South Korea's local labels, it's only a matter of time before works from Ko and his countrymen become wardrobe staples, everywhere.