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Adabat: http://www.nobleclass.co.kr/ Premier golf fashion clothing for men and women. Owned by
NOBLECLASS.
ALAMODE 27: Mature women’s fashion
Angel: Ladies fashion apparel. Somewhat narrow cut pants and
flared jackets do make you look like an angel in these clothes! Colors are mostly
dark though.
Angdoa – Ne: Mature women’s apparel, conventional
Ashworth Korea: http://www.ashworthkorea.co.kr/ American traditional golf wear. Owned
by LG, http://www.lgfashion.co.kr/.
Astra:
Sportswear. Owned by Cheil Industries, http://www.cii.samsung.co.kr/
Avirex: Famous for leather jackets & hip hop.
AYA MOIRE: Somewhat conventional gentlemen’s fashion
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B Jeans: Women’s fashion
Basic House Co. Ltd. http://www.basichouse.co.kr/ Convenient, comfortable, multi
concept, multi-age. One of the biggest clothes manufacturers & retailers in South Korea.
Bally Golf: Owned by NOBLECLASS http://www.nobleclass.co.kr/ Premier men’s and women’s golf-wear.
Bang Bang: http://www.bangbang.co.kr Specializes in youth jeans. Casual & sexy. South Korea’s
first big jeans manufacturer. Relatively inexpensive. Launched in 1982.
Banila b: http://www.banilab.com/ Young women’s hot fashions
Bean Pole: http://www.beanpole.com Launched in 1989, Bean Pole is one of the main traditional and natural brands
o Traditional and natural casual wear in Korea.
Concept similar to Mayfair street in London. They have specialized ladies, mens and kids fashion brands. Owned by Cheil Industries,
http://www.cii.samsung.co.kr/
besti belli: http://www.bestibelli.co.kr/ Girls very chic fashion. Owned by ShinWon http://www.sw.co.kr/ which also owns besti belli, SI & SIEG.
Black & White: http://www.nobleclass.co.kr/ Premier golf-wear for men and women. Owned by NOBLECLASS.
BNX: Women’s avant-garde apparel.
British Knights of Korea: http://www.britishknights.co.kr/ premium priced-casual wear line with good quality materials and trendy designs. This famous brand offers
trendy "cool" youth oriented fashions.
Burburry: Owned by NOBLECLASS http://www.nobleclass.co.kr/ Premier men’s and women’s golf-wear. (This brand is also spelled “Burberry” on their homepage.)
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CC Club Original: Women’s apparel, full range of ladies fashion
Capacci: http://www.capacci.co.kr/ Fashion
leather goods. Parent company is MiWoo Line Co. Ltd which was established as Capacci Company in 1970.
Carte Blanche: Men’s formal attire
Caspi Conus: Casual, light browns, yellows and pinks; includes
golf wear. Low price. A nationwide chain of clothing stores, owned by SK Networks.
Codes Combine:
Young women’s and men’s street-style, hip without the hop, chic and retro, hot. Expensive 2002 launch. Chairman
Park Sang Don. Owned by Yeshin http://www.yeshin.co.kr/ along with “Ong” brand name, Maru & Maru Innerware, Men’s Maru, Noton, Noton Junior,
Noton Homme, SMEX, Nipper, Frankie B & Hirst brand name.
COMODO: Men’s sophisticated fashion
Coogi:
Highly elegant and sophisticated fashion with a hint of retro.
Crocodile (크로커다일) http://www.crocodilelady.co.kr/default.html Classy and a bit pricey casual men's and women's fashion. Target market is 30 - 50.
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D’ Demoo: Long narrow cut, satiny materials in medium grays and blacks.
DIA: Elegant women’s apparel; blacks, gold & silvers
DICHE: Women’s apparel, a bit like Junia Watanabe of Japan.
Forlorn orphan style, retro but hot, light browns, tans.
Drunkn Munky: http://www.drunknmunky.com/ Unique Kung-fu style street apparel. Drunknmunky clothing is not specific
to any particular lifestyle nor does it promote one. There is no right nor wrong , it does not matter if you listen
to pop, rock or rap the drunkn is for everyone. Owned by Cheil Industries.http://www.cii.samsung.co.kr/
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El.Maroon: http://www.elmaroon.com/ Young womens sexy and sporty clothing.
Eloq: http://www.eloq.co.kr Elegant, wide interest in various fields.
EnC: http://enc.co.kr/main/main.asp Super hot ladies fashion. Very contrasty styles, blacks, whites,
light grays and stripes. Definitely eye-catching. Associated with ninety
six.
ESCALIER: Mature women’s apparel. Black & white also some
retro.
ETC Brand: Owned by Noble Class http://www.nobleclass.co.kr/ Premier men’s and women’s golf-wear.
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FAB: Popular actors
Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung established the fashion clothing company FAB Inc. They own 40 percent of the company.
Their first project is to re-launch a Japanese men’s fashion wear
brand ``Durban’’
in February, according to FAB. FAB is affiliated with Basic House, a Korean total clothing brand.
Frankie B: Owned by Yeshin (http://www.yeshin.co.kr/)
FUBU: Casual Brand for young consumers. Authentic Hip-Hop apparel and footwear.
Owned by Cheil Industries. http://www.cii.samsung.co.kr/
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Galaxy: http://www.galaxy.co.kr/
Gentlemen’s sophisticated fashion. Somewhat pricy,
but worth if for the classic lines and excellent fabrics. Owned by Cheil Industries,
http://www.cii.samsung.co.kr/
Giodarno (지오다노) http://www.giordano.co.kr Marketing targeted towards youth.
Givenchy: Gentlemen’s attire with an Italian flair. Owned by Cheil Industries, http://www.cii.samsung.co.kr/
Guidicelli: Mature women’s retro fashion.
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Hazzys: http://www.hazzys.com/ Men’s and lady’s luxury fashion apparel. Owned by LG, http://www.lgfashion.co.kr/
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Indian: http://www.sejung.co.kr Lovely and opulent fashion for gentlemen. Owned by Sejung corporation.
Inklaus: http://www.inklaus.co.kr/ Young men’s suits
with snappy form fitted designs. Medium priced.
IN.SHINE: Women’s apparel Long, loose, light materials for the sophisticated lady.
Irreh Leather: http://www.irreh.co.kr/ High quality leather
garments for men and women. Founded 1993 this company had more
than $1.2 billion dollars in exports in 2001 making it a spectacular success. CEO: Kim Hye Kyung
Issey Miyake: Women’s clothing. Owned by Cheil Industries, http://www.cii.samsung.co.kr/
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JASPER: Men’s sophisticated fashion apparel
JEANPIERRE: Men’s sophisticated fashion
apparel
J.J. Republic http://www.jjrepublic.co.kr/ Men’s and women’s
suits
JINDO: http://www.jindofur.com/ Extreme luxury furs.
jnB: Just New Begin: Hot new fashion line.
JOINUS: Women’s Apparel
Jung Hun Jong: Mature women’s apparel,
lots of black with red streaks, and dark red with black trim; roman collars.
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Kappa: Complete sports and team apparel and footwear from Italy.
Owned by Cheil Industries, http://www.cii.samsung.co.kr/
Kim Min-ji: http://www.kimminji.co.kr High-end luxury ladies apparel. Fashion line includes mink and
other furs. Pretty and sexy.
Kuho: http://www.kuho.co.kr/ Kuho, launched in 2003, is a high-end brand adored by our female customers.
This line is managed by Ku-ho Chung, the Managing Director of Cheil Industries and Kuho’s founding designer. By combining
the best materials with simple yet sophisticated designs and through artistic sensitivity, Kuho has modernized classic fashion.
It will grow into a global high-end brand by combining with classy products for different lifestyles as well as with accessories. Owned by Cheil Industries, http://www.cii.samsung.co.kr/
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LaFuma Korea: http://www.lafumakorea.co.kr/ Korean branch of LaFuma France. Outdoor, alpine style wear. Owned by LG, http://www.lgfashion.co.kr/
Lee Won Jae: Mature women’s luxury apparel, mostly darker
colors with some brighter reds woven through with black. East/west fusion styles.
Lorieli: http://www.lorieli.co.kr/ Wide range of young women’s apparel - from white dresses with floral designs, to more avant
guard retro revolution style, Lorieli is feminine and sometimes tough.
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Madam Bora: Mature women’s apparel
Madam Polla: Mature women’s fashion
MAESTRO: http://www.maestro.co.kr/ Men’s sophisticated fashion apparel. Owned by LG, http://www.lgfashion.co.kr/
Maru: Conventional,
basic, simple, comfortable, natural. Owned by Yeshin (http://www.yeshin.co.kr/)
Mind Bridge: http://www.mindbridge.co.kr/ Stylish, basic, friendly and luxurious, Mind Bridge targets the 25-30s age range. Their site has English.
Michaa: http://www.michaa.com/ Targets young women, mid 20s, focusing on chic Northern European/Russian fashion concepts. Founded 1995.
Very popular in China.
MiWoo Line Co. Ltd.: http://www.capacci.co.kr/ Fashion
leather goods. Parent company for Capacci, Ace and MIW brand names. Among other things, this company introduces highly noted brands from Europe, USA,
Japan and other countries. This company was established as Capacci Company in 1970. Along
with other companies, it is associated with Marie Claire brand, licensed with Play Boy (1995) and Cypris of Japan (2000).
MOGG: http://www.mogg.co.kr/ Chic,
elegant, sensuous, casual fashion for women. Owned by LG, http://www.lgfashion.co.kr/
Morado: Mature women’s apparel
Munsingwear: Owned by NOBLECLASS http://www.nobleclass.co.kr/ Premier men’s and women’s golf-wear.
mVIO: http://mvio.co.kr/kor/index.jsp Casual brand for young consumers. Concept is soft, modern, sensitive, founded August 1995. Owned by
Cheil Industries, http://www.cii.samsung.co.kr/
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Nancy Madam: http://www.meeyou.co.kr/eng/company.asp This is a subsidiary of Mee You International.
At the time of its establishment in 1999, Mee You International was a supplier for 45 top fashion brands in the Korean
fashion industry.
ninesix ny 96: Women’s Apparel Associated with EnC http://enc.co.kr/main/main.asp
Nipper: Modern, active and simple. Targets students and young adults. Owned by Yeshin (http://www.yeshin.co.kr/)
NOBLECLASS: http://www.nobleclass.co.kr/ Parent company for Burberry, Bally golf, Munsingwear, Black &
White, Adabat and ETC brands of premier men’s and women’s golf wear.
Noton: http://www.noton.co.kr/ Soft, traditional, classic. Market: 19 to 24 year olds. Owned by Yeshin
(http://www.yeshin.co.kr/)
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Obzee: http://www.obzee.co.kr Luxury brand for women, expensive and targets mature women.
Oggi: http://www.oggi.co.kr/ Exquisite leather and fur; site is in Japanese and Korean.
Olivia Hassler: Mature women’s apparel - colorful, stylish
Olivia Lauran: Women’s apparel
Olive des Olive: Romantic, girlish style, 60s & 70s. “Expression of girl’s sensibility.” Has
lots of ivory colors. Elegant designs.
ON & ON: Women’s apparel
O.N.G.: http://www.ongjeans.co.kr/ Targets youth market. Owned by Yeshin (http://www.yeshin.co.kr/)
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Pal Zileri: Pal Zileri, a line of traditional Italian suits, has emerged as the
highest-end brand of suits for select people. Owned by Cheil Industries, http://www.cii.samsung.co.kr/
PAOLA: Mature Women’s Apparel
ParkLand (파크랜드) http://www.parkland.co.kr Very popular brand in South Korea, focusing on formal and casual wear; targets age 30 to 50 market.
Pat: http://www.pat.co.kr/ Pat produces fresh, high quality
ladies fashion garments at a rational price targeted to women 35-45 who seek young, noble and casual elegance. Originally founded in 1947 as DaeSung Textile Corporation, this company started exporting to overseas markets
in 1965. Brand uses the symbol of a rhinoceros.
Pinaforee: http://www.pinaforee.com/ New Korean ladies fashion. There’s
a large store in Myongdong, Seoul with this name. (I'm not 100% sure this is a brand name, or if it's just a store
name... The website has very little information...)
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Qua: http://www.qua.co.kr/ French style chic. Site is
all Korean language.
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Roem: http://www.roem.co.kr/ Young women’s romantic fashions, very chic;
full line of women’s apparel.
ROGATIS: http://www.rogatis.com Rogatis, which focuses on a free, comfortable, urban and sophisticated style, is the best business suit
brand in Korea. Its quality has been recognized in Korea and abroad with the expansion of its lines to the Blue Label, which is a
classic yet modern line of suits, and the Green Label, which is a high-end men’s casual wear brand. These lines have
been continuously improved since 1980. In 1999, uncut suits were launched in the market as the next-generation light suits.
With it, the reputation of Rogatis, which offers sophisticated suits to fashionable casual wear, has been maintained. Owned
by Chiel Industries, http://www.cii.samsung.co.kr/
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SI: http://si.sw.co.kr/ Young women’s romantic and 1970s retro,
styling with European sense. Owned by ShinWon http://www.sw.co.kr/ which also owns SIEG, besti belli & VIKI.
SIEG: http://sieg.sw.co.kr/ Men’s cutting edge fashion. Owned by ShinWon http://www.sw.co.kr/ which also owns besti belli, SI & VIKI.
Sisam: http://www.sisam.co.kr/ Light colored, fresh young women’s fashion.
SMEX: Owned by Yeshin (http://www.yeshin.co.kr/) which also owns Maru, Maru Innerware, Men’s Maru, Codes Combine, Ong brand name, Noton Junior, Noton
Homme, Nipper, Frankie B & Hirst brand name.
So.Basic: http://www.sobasic.com Natural, modern, sensible lifestyle, targets
2—30 year olds. Inexpensive. Startup
2002
Soup: http://www.e-soup.co.kr Performance feminine fashion, classic & modern. Inexpensive.
Spasso:
http://www.spasso.co.kr/ Urban classic; motto is “style
up.” Dressy mens semi-formal and formal styles designed with the young
in mind.
Spris: https://www.spris.com/ The Seoul-based Spris Corp. currently markets Everlast retail boxing equipment,
men’s, women’s and children’s activewear as well as sportswear and footwear in South Korea. Spris Corp.,
which has a long and successful history in apparel and footwear, owns the franchise for 150 Spris retail stores. For a more complete description of the Spris/Everlast relationship, see: http://www.everlastboxing.com/press/press_20051027.htm
SS311: Casual brand for young consumers. Owned by Cheil Industries, http://www.cii.samsung.co.kr/.
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TANKUS: Super chic, leathers and general retro.
Thee: In August of 2004, Rogatis and Galaxy have re-launched THEE as a shop in shop brand. THEE is targeting
for women in 35-45 age who pursue the image of reasonable and traditional product. The brand has design of modern and feminine. Owned by Chiel Industries, http://www.cii.samsung.co.kr/
Theory: http://www.theory.com/ In 1977, ‘theory’ has been launched in New York with its modern and elegant
‘real new york’ style; it is now showing sexy
yet comfortable line for intelligent and active fashion lovers. With high quality material from Europe, theory shows good
fitting and modern design, and being loved by fashion people in world’s famous cities, New York,
Paris, Tokyo and London. Owned by Cheil Industries, http://www.cii.samsung.co.kr/
Thursday Island: http://www.thursdayisland.com/ Young men’s and women’s romantic, sophisticated dressy fashion. Site is in Korean language.
TNGT: (The New Generation Trend) http://www.tngt.co.kr Young men’s sophisticated fashion.
Owned by LG, http://www.lgfashion.co.kr/
Togut: http://www.togut.co.kr/ Retro to modern with a few sexy pieces, mostly loose fitting. Target market is teens and twenties. Generally conventional.
Towngent: http://www.towngent.co.kr Formal
and casual, elegant men’s suits. Targets 30+ age range. Owned by L.G. http://www.lgfashion.co.kr/
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UGIZ: http://www.ugiz.co.kr
Revitalize and modern essential sports & street. Target market is
teenagers and those in their 20s. Startup 1997
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VACCI: Men’s sophisticated fashion apparel
VIKI: Women’s apparel; satins, sophisticated. Whites, silvers and blacks.
VOV – Voice of Voices: Women’s apparel;
long, loose, darker colors
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White Horse: http://www.iwhitehorse.co.kr/main.asp Young, feminine, casual, romantic, elegant, cute, sport.
WhoAU California: http://www.whoau.com/ Colorful, younger generation styles.
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XESS: http://www.xess.co.kr/
Gentlemen’s sophisticated fashion
XYX. Very dressy, cocktail party and Oscar & Grammy awards style high fashion.
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YSU: Mature women’s apparel
Yun mode: Mature Women’s apparel
Yuppio: Women’s stylish fashion
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Zara: Famous in Spain. Simple, natural, elegant. Targets career
women.
Zeden: http://www.zeden.com/
Woman’s avant-guard Owned by LG, http://www.lgfashion.co.kr/
Zishen (지센) http://www.zishen.com/ Men's casual and sophisticated wear. Targets 30 - 50 market.
The SUPER-GIANTS
MULTI-BRAND KOREAN CORPORATE
FASHION OWNERS
Cheil Industries: http://www.cii.samsung.co.kr/ Bean Pole, Galaxy, Rogatis,
Mvio, Givenchy, Pal Zileri, FUBU, Kuho, Theory, Thee ("Cheil" is pronounced: "Jay-eel" and means "Number 1.")
LG: http://www.lgfashion.co.kr/
Maestro, DAKS, Hazzys, Towngent, TNGT, Ashworth, Zeden, Anna Molnari, LAFUMA,
MOGG
NOBLECLASS: http://www.nobleclass.co.kr/ Parent company for Burberry, Bally golf, Munsingwear, Black & White, Adabat and ETC brands of premier men’s
and women’s golf wear.
ShinWon: http://www.sw.co.kr/ besti belli, SI, VIKI & SIEG
Yeshin: http://www.yeshin.co.kr/ Maru, Maru Innerware, Men’s Maru, Codes Combine, Noton Junior, Noton Homme, Nipper, Frankie B & Hirst
brand name.
Please write to me with other name brands you may know, or additions and corrections to my descriptions!
I aim to please. Nothing here is set in stone, these are just my impressions.
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