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braindrops
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 Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:02 pm Post subject: Updating the Wardrobe...in Korea |
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Hey all,
Can someone recommend me a good place (or places) to buy some new threads and shoes? I'm looking specifically for new dress shoes and a few suits. I've heard that you can get handmade shoes in Dongdaemun (Nuzzon), but when I went there, the stuff seemed pretty cheap. But I'm pretty sure I wasn't looking in the right place.
I'd say my budget for suits is about 500-1000 USD per suit, and maybe 200 USD or thereabouts for shoes.
Also, where can one find nice jeans?
I've hit up the Zara already...spent plenty of money there. As a fallback, Zara is good. But if I can get some other places to invade, I'd be so happy...  |
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pkang0202
Joined: 09 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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Banana Republic in Apgujeong.
Personally, I get my suits from the department store. I got a Samsung Galaxy, one from Cambridge, and a couple other nice ones. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:47 pm Post subject: Re: Updating the Wardrobe...in Korea |
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| braindrops wrote: |
Hey all,
Can someone recommend me a good place (or places) to buy some new threads and shoes? I'm looking specifically for new dress shoes and a few suits. I've heard that you can get handmade shoes in Dongdaemun (Nuzzon), but when I went there, the stuff seemed pretty cheap. But I'm pretty sure I wasn't looking in the right place.
I'd say my budget for suits is about 500-1000 USD per suit, and maybe 200 USD or thereabouts for shoes.
Also, where can one find nice jeans?
I've hit up the Zara already...spent plenty of money there. As a fallback, Zara is good. But if I can get some other places to invade, I'd be so happy... |
2 suits, 4 shirts and a couple of ties thrown in for good measure.
Custom made. Choice of fabrics.
Buy a ticket and go to BKK. $400-500 at any reputable tailor in the Kingdom.
(double that price and 1/2 the quality if you buy it on KS Road, Phatpong or Sukumvit).
I have NEVER had good luck or good results from a tailor in Korea.
I do like the some tailors in Cebu as well. Manuel Torreon in Lapu-lapu is excellent.
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matthews_world
Joined: 15 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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If you want a shiny suit, shop in the department stores, can be found in the central Jeong-no ("downtown") area. Lotte, Shinsaegae, etc.
Most Korean suits and dress shirts are slim fit. If you have the body style for them then it won't be a problem.
Itaewon does do decent custom suits for their prices.
Remember that an XL here in Korea would be about a 110. |
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The Floating World
Joined: 01 Oct 2011
Location: Here
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:46 am Post subject: |
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I've started getting stuff tailor made. Nothing compares to having your clothes made to your exact specifications.
I found shirts to be hard to find here. They were either too tight on the shoulders, chest and arms or too long.
So I just started getting them made.
I like loose, light blue jeans too and the styles in the stores these days all seem to be narrow fit and dark blue.
So I'm gonna see if my tailor will make jeans for me too.
You gotta bully em down on the price though... |
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pkang0202
Joined: 09 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:03 am Post subject: |
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I hear the best place to get tailored suits is Vietnam. YOu could fly there, get 3-4 suits + dress shirts + coats + plane ticket is cheaper than buying in Korea.
I know the title says "In Korea" but for the price you can't discount going to another country. |
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thatkidpercy
Joined: 05 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:49 pm Post subject: Re: Updating the Wardrobe...in Korea |
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| braindrops wrote: |
Also, where can one find nice jeans? |
You could try CULTIZM in Apgujeong (http://www.nudiejeans.com/stores/cultizm-korea/#/). Their fits are mainly dark, slim styles. If you know the brand, they stock a lot of Nudie which is becoming quite popular these days (in Seoul at least).
There's a map (in Korean) and pics of the store on their website http://cultizm.co.kr/front/php/b/board_read.php?board_no=1&no=12 |
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FloridaGator314
Joined: 04 Apr 2011
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:52 pm Post subject: |
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Banana Republic in Apgujeong.
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Today, I learned there is a Banana Republic in Korea.
This changes everything. |
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wishfullthinkng
Joined: 05 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:45 am Post subject: |
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Banana Republic in Apgujeong.
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Today, I learned there is a Banana Republic in Korea.
This changes everything. |
it is wicked expensive. way way way more than in the states. |
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strawberrycats12
Joined: 17 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:24 am Post subject: mixxo |
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| mixxo is good... they are having a sale... suit jackets 69000 dress pants 39000.. you can go to the website to look mixxo.com |
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atwood
Joined: 26 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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For that amount just go to a department store. Try the event sales to save money.
If you have a car you could go to one of the outlet malls and buy Zegna, Brooks Bros, etc. for around the amount you want to spend. |
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pkang0202
Joined: 09 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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| wishfullthinkng wrote: |
| FloridaGator314 wrote: |
| pkang0202 wrote: |
Banana Republic in Apgujeong.
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Today, I learned there is a Banana Republic in Korea.
This changes everything. |
it is wicked expensive. way way way more than in the states. |
I go there to try on sizes. Then I buy it online and have my family ship it over. I refuse to pay 100,000won for a shirt that can be bought for $30 in the US. |
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furtakk
Joined: 02 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 5:53 pm Post subject: Re: Updating the Wardrobe...in Korea |
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| thatkidpercy wrote: |
| braindrops wrote: |
Also, where can one find nice jeans? |
You could try CULTIZM in Apgujeong (http://www.nudiejeans.com/stores/cultizm-korea/#/). Their fits are mainly dark, slim styles. If you know the brand, they stock a lot of Nudie which is becoming quite popular these days (in Seoul at least).
There's a map (in Korean) and pics of the store on their website http://cultizm.co.kr/front/php/b/board_read.php?board_no=1&no=12 |
a.p.c.'s are about the same price here and a much better denim imo. they have a couple shops in the apgu area and they just opened one up in hongdae last year.
these are the best pair of jeans i've ever owned. perfect fit (not baggy, not too slim) and the denim has held up for repeat use for 2+ years.
http://www.apc.fr/wwuk/jeans/jeans/new-standard-jeans_pFV560924/colour-indigo_dBA00003082-BV00256400.html |
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jessegb
Joined: 07 Jan 2012
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One should remember that the UK based ASOS http://www.asos.com ship worldwide for free, and often have some amazing deals, especially when you use discount codes like these: http://www.hotukdeals.com/vouchers/asos.com. =D
p.s. I know this seems like spam, but I have been using this company for years and they are great. |
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