South Korea has always been a country that combines global trends with local aesthetics to create something all its own, as is the case with Reike Nen. Designer Rei Yoon Hong blends vintage influences with modern sensibilities for footwear that looks looks simultaneously classic and modern. An aesthetic coined as “contemporary refinement,” traditional styles like loafers, ankle boots, and block heel pumps are made luxe with gold hardware and velvet. The old is always new again, but this time, it’s certainly better.