COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Luxury brands maintain lead in local apparel accessories
The apparel accessories landscape in South Korea remains fragmented, with luxury brands maintaining their leading presence in 2025. Only Hermes Korea Ltd and Louis Vuitton Korea Ltd hold significant shares, with 12% and 9% respectively.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Apparel Accessories industry in South Korea with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Apparel Accessories industry in South Korea, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Apparel Accessories in South Korea report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Apparel Accessories in South Korea?
- Which are the leading brands in South Korea?
- How are products distributed in South Korea?
- How is the rise of e-commerce shaping demand?
- What % of apparel and footwear sales are made via grocery retailers?
- Do consumers want premium quality or fast fashion?
- How will COVID-19 and recession impact demand?
- How important is sustainability in Apparel Accessories in South Korea?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Apparel Accessories in South Korea - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Navigating 2025's dip with K-Pop, luxury, and strategic growth
Rising polarisation between mass consumers and those seeking niche designs
International tourists drive demand for essential local brands
K-pop is rising influence on styling trends
Fashion and pop culture to drive demand for hats/caps
Easing of formal dress codes to place further pressure on ties and belts
Modern retail innovations to fuel growth in luxury accessories
Luxury brands maintain lead in local apparel accessories
Offline retail remains dominant despite e-commerce growth
Apparel and Footwear in South Korea - Industry Overview
Versatility, comfort, and sustainability are key trends shaping South Korea's evolving apparel and footwear industry
Versatile pieces drive sales as traditional norms erode
Climate-responsive designs gain traction
Resale and rental trends reshape retail channel mix
Versatility, sustainability, and agility to influence future development of apparel and footwear
Navigating seasonless style and shifting categories
Sustainability and technology to help shape the future of sales
Uniqlo strengthens lead of highly fragmented competitive landscape
Emerging brands and collaborations drive innovation
Offline channels lead distribution via specialists but online sales continue to grow
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Apparel Accessories
- Belts
- Gloves
- Hats/Caps
- Scarves
- Ties
- Other Apparel Accessories
Apparel Accessories
Supplementary garments and clothing articles consisting of items as belts, scarves, gloves, hats, ties and other accessories. Knitted accessories (hats, scarves and gloves) are also included. Includes all such products designed for men, women, children, and infants. Shoes, bags and sunglasses are excluded and attributed to Footwear, Travel Goods and Sunglasses respectively.
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- Track key industry trends, opportunities and threats
- Inform your marketing, brand, strategy and market development, sales and supply functions
This report originates from Passport, our Apparel Accessories research and analysis database.
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