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6 Value Fashion Brands In Korea

If you're looking to shop for quality yet affordable clothes in Korea, shop these fashion brands!

HannaVu
3 years ago

Myeongdong's busy shopping street

Many of us know that Korea is a fashion-savvy place with lots of shopping destinations.

At the same time, the overwhelming number of options may be confusing to first-time visitors. 

In order to optimize your shopping experience, we've listed the 6 value fashion brands in Korea that are loved by locals and visitors alike.

Keep these in mind next time you're on a shopping spree here!


SPAO


SPAO collection of 2021

SPAO Website

This is probably the brand that gets the highest coverage on social media because of its cheap, yet trendy clothes.

It is said that looking at SPAO clothing will give you a good idea of what fashion trends Korean youth are following.

Try to look for SPAO clothes that are on sale and you'll even find a t-shirt that's selling for 5,000 won (approx. 4.40 USD).

SPAO's casual clothing line showing a guy wearing a brown/beige plaid, a girl wearing a purple/navy plaid and a guy wearing an oragnge beige cardigan

SPAO is available for both men and women and their target market is teens and young Koreans under the age of 30.

Their selection ranges from sweatshirts, hoodies, t-shirts and casual office looks.

You'll be able to find SPAO on any big shopping street in Korea.


MIXXO


Korea's fashion brand MIXXO showing their collection of white pants, white shirt with a beige jacket

MIXXO Website

MIXXO is a girls' fashion brand that offers styles that are feminine, simple and gentle.

The prices tend to be slightly higher than those of SPAO, but the clothes tend to look a bit more high-end as well.

Short puffer padding from brand MIXXO advertisement showing two girls wearing them.

If you're looking to purchase work outfits at affordable prices, MIXXO is the first place you should be shopping at!


ROEM


Feminine styles of skirts sold at Korea's fashion brand ROEM.

ROEM Website

ROEM is a women's clothing brand that's feminine and a bit more mature than MIXXO.

You'll find cute dresses, shirts and skirts here!

Three photos of the same girl wearing blue vest, white shirt and creamy white pants with white shoes from Korea's fashion brand ROEM.

The colours of ROEM's clothes are not too flashy, rather, they focus on neutral and pastel tones. They're perfect for those who have elegant, mature styles.

Their shoes and bags are also worth checking out!


WHO.A.U


Many photos of Korea's fashion brand WHO.A.U's models wearing their signature collection.

WHO.A.U Website

If you like your oversized clothes, WHO.A.U is the Korean fashion brand you're looking for.

WHO.A.U targets young people, both men and women, who rock comfortable styles.

WHO.A.U's collection of brown and orange skirts with beige working as the base colour.

You'll often find design details in each piece at WHO.A.U with accents that make your outfit stand out.

Their sizes tend to be quite baggy and large, so check their size chart or try the clothes on before taking your credit card out!


8SECONDS


Korea's fashion brand 8Seconds advertisement showing a girl wearing a creamy white top and a guy wearing a light blue sweater

8Seconds Website

At 8Seconds, you'll find unique and special designs, great quality and sales items!

Their clothes are mostly monochrome and simple, but the distinctive features and fabrics make their clothing stylish!


TOPTEN


Three of men's plaid shirts coloured green, red and purple at Korea's fashion brand TOPTEN

TOPTEN Website

Simply put, Korea has TOPTEN and Japan has Uniqlo.

TOPTEN provides basic, essential pieces for both men and women. They use quality materials and the prices are affordable.

TOPTEN simple collection with a brown jacket and a beige jacket with matching beige pants.

You'll find basics including jeans, vests, shirts, office clothes and many more.


What did you guys think of the list? Which one do you think is right up your alley?

Be sure to check out their websites as well to get a feel for ones that suit your style and add them to your shopping list.

Happy shopping!

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