This study examines the historical background, types, and characteristics of apron-style clothing from the Joseon dynasty and reinterprets them through contemporary fashion design. Here, apron-style clothing refers to clothing worn over a first layer, secured with straps, and structured to cover the front of the body. During the Joseon dynasty, apron-style clothing was differentiated according to purpose as follows: daily use, performance use, and ceremonial use. Structurally, it can be classified into four types: square, square with multiple straps, three-pronged with waist gathers, and three-pronged with narrow pleats. Based on Joseon-period apron-style clothing’s historical significance, structural features, and layered visual effects a total of four contemporary fashion designs were developed using CLO 3D as a design tool: Design 1 is a mini dress in a tube-top style derived from a simple square apron, Design 2 is a mini dress that reinterprets the Yuso [流蘇] decoration of the Boro [甫老], Design 3 is a cape design divided into three sections that is inspired by the Suboro [繡甫老], and Design 4 is a layered skirt reflecting the pleated structure of the Jeonhaeng-utchima [前香上裳]. The design outcomes demonstrate that the structural characteristics of traditional apron-style clothing are effectively expressed through silhouette, while their layered qualities are rendered with depth using different materials and colors. This research are expected to contribute to a deeper understanding of Korean traditional costume and to expand its value and potential for contemporary application.

Abstract
I. Introduction
Ⅱ. Types and Characteristics ofApron-Type Garments i
    1. Apron-type clothing for daily use
    2. Apron-type clothing for court banquets
    3. Apron-type clothing for ritual and ceremonialattire
Ⅲ. Design Development
    1. Intention of design works
    2. Design concept and development plan
    3. Development of 3D digital fashion design
Ⅳ. Conclusion
Reference

• Hyehyun Kim(Master, Dept. of Fashion Industry, Ewha Womans University, Korea) | 김혜현 (이화여자대학교 의류산업학과 석사)
• Sungmin Kim(Master, Dept. of Fashion Industry, Ewha Womans University, Korea) | 김성민 (이화여자대학교 의류산업학과 석사)
• Seo-Young Kang(Professor, Dept. of Fashion Industry, Ewha Womans University, Korea) | 강서영 (이화여자대학교 의류산업학과 교수) Corresponding author