SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul Fashion Week, marking its 25th anniversary, will kick off at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) on February 5, offering the first glimpse of upcoming fall and winter fashion trends for 2025. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced five key highlights for this year’s event: an expanded designer lineup and presentations, the [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — In a significant shift within South Korea’s beauty industry, “inner beauty” supplements are gaining momentum as the next frontier of K-beauty, marking a transition from traditional cosmetics to ingestible beauty products. According to industry sources, the inner beauty segment is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing consumer interest in holistic health [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s fashion and beauty industries are gaining significant traction in Japan, driven by the global popularity of K-pop and Korean dramas. Industry players are leveraging this momentum with targeted efforts to expand their presence in the Japanese market. Leading the charge, companies like Musinsa, CJ Olive Young, and department [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Brandy Melville, a fashion brand known for its “one-size” policy, has ignited intense debate in South Korea following the opening of its first store in Seoul’s Seongdong District. The brand’s exclusive sizing, which caters primarily to petite frames (XS-S), has drawn both fascination and backlash as consumers grapple with its [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — In response to the growing trend of direct overseas purchases of cosmetics through international online platforms, South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced on Monday, that it will strengthen safety regulations to prevent consumer harm. This initiative will be carried out in collaboration with the Korea [...]
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s K-beauty industry showcased cutting-edge innovations at CES 2025, held January 7-10, reinforcing its commitment to integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) into the beauty sector. Industry experts predict that this trend will drive even greater participation from beauty companies at future tech exhibitions. Amorepacific Group [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — In a significant shift from K-Beauty’s initial value-focused approach, Korean fashion companies are pursuing international expansion with an emphasis on premium positioning and distinctive design, industry sources reported on January 12. Major Korean fashion houses are increasingly looking overseas amid domestic market challenges, including economic slowdown and unusual weather patterns [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — In response to recent revelations that several clothing brands misrepresented the down filling ratios in their winter jackets, fashion platforms and apparel companies in Korea are strengthening their quality control measures. Industry experts are calling for stricter policies, including a “one-strike-out” system that would immediately suspend or remove vendors caught [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s K-Beauty industry has outpaced French luxury giants like Chanel and Lancôme to become the top imported cosmetics category in the United States and Japan, solidifying its position as a global cosmetics powerhouse. According to South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, the country’s cosmetics exports exceeded [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – CJ OnStyle, a major South Korean online retailer, has identified “newmiliar” as the defining consumer trend of 2024, describing a preference for products that combine familiarity with innovative twists. The term “newmiliar,” a portmanteau of “new” and “familiar,” emerged from the company’s analysis of sales data across its most popular [...]