Must-see Fashion Sights in Seoul, South

Korea

4 April 2014

Written by Kim yeun yoo

FASHION IN KOREA

With its expanding influence over fashion industry worldwide, S.Korea has been

solidifying its stance as a fashion-developed country. Although a small country, there are

numerous fashion places in S.Korea you simply must visit when you fly over to Seoul,

Korea. Fashioninkorea.org has chosen two fashion must-see fashion sights a fashionista

should definitely hit in Korea.

1. Hongdae (Hong Ik University)

If you go ask any Korean where to visit for shopping, the answer you will get the most is

“Hongdae”. Hongdae is short for Hong Ik University which is a university especially

known for its fine arts department. Long before Hongdea became a fashion capital, it was

known for the artists that roamed around the area. Artists, musicians, and designers

gathered around the district of Zanadri which is the old name for the city that Hongdae is

situated in.

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Hongdae main street (Source: ZZZIP)

Walking around Hongdae, you will soon find two straight streets filled with fashion

venders. Of course you can find retail stores, but the real fun lies in looking at the tiny

stores and bargaining the price for each pieces with the venders. Hongdae’s fashion is

known for its fresh young vibe and uniqueness.

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Another place you can go when you’re already around Hongdae is Sangsoo. Sangsoo is a

place not far from Hongdae (about ten minutes walk) where there are many unique select

shop as well as petite cafes. Hongdae is more of hip and street wear whereas sangsoo is

more indie-like.

How to Get to Hong Ik University

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The easiest way to get to the street known as shopping street or ‘a street that everyone

wants to walk’(걷고 싶은 거리) is to hit th subway. Take line number two a.k. a green line

and you will find a flow of people heading to the same destination. Follow that flow and

you will easily find the wanted place. Or, if you cannot find the flow, walk straight a block

and cross the road to reach the shopping district. Voila!

 

2. Garosoogil (Apgujeong / Sinsa)

If you have been keeping an eye on Korean street fashion snapshots, you are probably

familiar with the street name ‘Garosoogil’. Garosoogil has been known for its luxurious

fashion style. The word ‘Garosoogil’ means a street of trees in Korean. So what it is is

basically a long straight street with two rows of trees planted every block. Within the

street there are designer shops, select shops, as well as retail shops and big labels like

MCM.

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Sinsa dong garosoogil main street (Source: Korea tourism organization)

Sinsa dong garosoogil main street (Source: Korea tourism organization)

Garosoogil’s fashion is known for its chicness. Sunglasses, crisp shirts, and slacks are

some of the most spotted items on Garosoogil. If you are fashion lover who prefers more

dressy look than street fashion, then Garosoogil is the place to go.

 

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Close to Garosoogil is Apgujeong Rodeo where you can find a lot of designer showrooms

and shops. Having feautred on fashioninkorea.org, you might remember Enzuvan.

Enzuvan’s designer Hong Eunjoo’s showroom is also situated in Apgujeong.

How to Get to Garosoogil

You can get to Garosoogil by subway. Take Line number 3 a.k.a yellow line and get off at

Sinsa station. If you come out the exit number 8 and walk straight, you will soon reach

the famous Garosoogil.

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