Seoul seen as Asia's new fashion showcase
What's popular in S Korea sweeps across Asia due to the Hallyu or Korean Wave
Seoul
MOVE over Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore. Seoul is emerging as Asia's new fashion showcase, with the world's top luxury firms seeking to cash in on the regional trend-setting popularity of South Korean pop culture.
Fast-growing Asia is a key market driving the global luxury industry, with purchases by Chinese consumers accounting for one third of global sales, according to market researcher Bain & Company.
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