SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean fashion and cosmetics retailer Shinsegae International Inc. unveiled new sneakers made through a collaboration with American hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg. The company said it will start selling #PLEINDOGG, a sneaker collection that Swiss luxury sportswear brand Philipp Plein developed in collaboration with the U.S. rapper. Philipp Plein, [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — An increasing number of South Korean young people are turning to so-called ‘Sneaker Tech’, in which they can make profits by buying and selling rare used sneakers. A YouTube video went viral last month when a department store in Daegu sold limited-edition Nike golf shoes. As soon as the [...]
SEOUL, July 16 (Korea Bizwire) — In Hongdae, Seoul’s popular district for its upbeat nightlife and indie scene, a long line is sometimes formed for hours on end. A casual observer might imagine a celebrity meet-and-greet event or a line to buy tickets for a rock concert. In fact, they wait for hours to buy [...]
SEOUL, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) — The “Nike X Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Dunky” sneakers, created as part of a collaboration between the multinational footwear brand Nike and the premium ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s, were released at a price of 129,000 won (US$105) on May 26. Just three days after the sneakers were [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — This spring, there will be many women wearing colorful, comfortable sneakers. A growing number of women are looking for comfortable sneakers instead high-heeled shoes as light and practical casual clothes are becoming trendy for everyday wear. Sneakers are also a comfortable choice when exercising before or after one’s commute. [...]
SEOUL, March 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Sales of sneakers rose sharply last year from a year earlier, industry data showed Tuesday, as health-conscious people of all ages are opting to run as an easy way to exercise. Sales of sneakers posted a whopping 96 percent rise last year from the previous year, according to data [...]