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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founder | Shin-Gu Heo, In-Chan Oh, Sang-Ho Park |
| Headquarters | Seoul , South Korea |
| Products | Apparel, Footwear, Accessories |
| Website | www.8division.com |
8DIVISION is a South Korea-based fashion select shop and online retail platform that curates independent and designer brands from around the world. Founded in 2011 in Seoul, the store is recognized for its directional selection of experimental yet wearable contemporary fashion.
Overview
[edit]8DIVISION opened its brick-and-mortar store in Seoul's Jung-gu district in 2015. Since its inception, it has focused on introducing emerging and established designers with a strong creative identity. The store also operates an e-commerce platform that caters to a global audience.
Curation and Brands
[edit]8DIVISION curates a wide range of brands known for their distinctive perspectives in design. As of 2025, the store carries:
- TAKAHIROMIYASHITA TheSoloist. – A Japanese brand noted for its structural and avant-garde tailoring.
- MAGLIANO – A Bologna-based Italian brand known for poetic narratives and deconstructed silhouettes.
- Jean Paul Gaultier – Featuring capsule collections that blend heritage with contemporary experimentation.
- Entire Studios – A minimalist-focused label based in New Zealand.
- Salomon / HOKA ONE ONE – Performance footwear brands embraced by both outdoor and fashion communities.
- Adidas Y-3 – A long-standing collaboration between Adidas and designer Yohji Yamamoto.
- Needles – Known for its reworked Americana and vintage-inspired tracksuits.
- Guidi – Italian artisanal leather footwear rooted in traditional tanning and modern design.
Reception
[edit]8DIVISION has been featured in global fashion media including *Highsnobiety*, *SSENSE*, and *Hypebeast*, which have referred to it as one of the key independent retail destinations in Seoul.[1] The store is known for bridging global fashion with the South Korean creative community.
Location
[edit]The physical store is located at: 31, Toegye-ro 18-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Department Store: Shinsegae Gangnam, Seoul
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