SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Y2K, which refers to the clothing and aesthetic trends from the late ’90s and the year 2000, is the leading fashion trend this summer. According to fashion and cosmetics retailer Shinsegae International Inc., fashion items such as crop tops, exposing the midriff, and wide-legged jeans that were popular at [...]
SEOUL, June 14 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s leading activewear brand Xexymix will open multiple pop-up stores in Taiwan as part of its efforts to expand its business there, its operator said Wednesday. Xexymix opened its second pop-up store, set to operate until July 10, at the Top City department store in the central city [...]
SEOUL, June 14 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of consumers are searching for swimsuits in anticipation of their first summer vacation after the pandemic. Local fashion retail platform W Concept saw its sales increased by 36 percent between May 12 and June 11 compared to the same period last year. Bikini sales experienced an [...]
SEOUL, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) — A fiber made from recycled fishing nets by Hyosung TNC Corp. will be utilized in the production of outdoor garments. The textile manufacturer said Thursday that it has partnered with outdoor brands such as The North Face and K2 to incorporate its Regen Ocean Nylon into this year’s spring [...]
SEOUL, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics has introduced the LG Pra L Washmello, a micro-ultrasonic cleanser designed for summer skincare. This product features a brush that uses micro-ultrasonic waves to gently scrub the skin, effectively targeting sebum secretion and improving skin texture. A study conducted by the P&K Skin Clinical Research Center showed [...]
SEOUL, May 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The after-party event organized by Gucci after a fashion show in central Seoul has sparked a major controversy following reports of excessive late-night noise and disturbance to neighboring residents’ sleep. On May 16, Gucci, a renowned luxury brand, hosted its ’2024 Cruise Fashion Show’ at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Jongno-gu, [...]
SEOUL, May 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Italian luxury label Gucci hosted its Cruise 2024 collection fashion show at Geunjeongjeon, the main hall of Gyeongbok Palace, in Seoul on Tuesday night. Geunjeongjeon was used for kings to hold official functions or receive foreign envoys during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Gucci’s first Cruise collection show in Asia [...]
SEOUL, May 16 (Korea Bizwire) —Amorepacific made an exciting announcement on May 16th about the launch of TONEWORK, a specialized makeup brand offering personalized solutions. TONEWORK utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately analyze individual skin tones and create customized base products like foundation and cushion. By studying skin tones from diverse regions worldwide, TONEWORK has [...]
SEOUL, May 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean cosmetics industry is increasing its focus on products for men due to the growing number of men wearing makeup. B.READY, a men’s cosmetics brand under Amorepacific Corp., has consistently achieved double-digit growth since its establishment in 2019. Last month, the brand’s sales were 173 percent higher than [...]
SEOUL, May 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Lacoste, the French sports fashion brand famous for its iconic crocodile logo, will celebrate its 90th anniversary with a tennis-themed showcase in Seoul this month. Lacoste began its global anniversary campaign at Mount Nam in central Seoul with an invitation-only, pre-opening event Friday, with a launch party set for [...]