Nike Opens Style Studio 'Nike Style Hongdae'

Storefront of 'Nike Style Hongdae'

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] Nike announced on the 14th that it will open 'Nike Style Hongdae' on the 15th. Nike Style Hongdae is the first store reflecting the 'Nike Style' concept, which creatively reinterprets sports culture to further expand the meaning of sports.

Spanning three floors, Nike Style Hongdae is based on gender-fluid shopping, breaking down the concepts of size, fit, and gender, allowing customers to choose products according to their personal preferences. In the 'Content Studio,' consumers can create their own unique looks and content by applying backgrounds, filters, stickers, and more through digital interaction, providing a digital communication experience.

The space 'Nike By You,' designed to inspire consumers' creativity and expression, offers not only the ability to customize products in desired ways but also various services such as product repairs and workshops with local artists. The 'SNKRS Lounge,' operated exclusively for Nike SNKRS members, serves as a hub that unites sneaker, culture, and design communities, offering a variety of inspiring programs.

The store's exterior features approximately 20,000 Nike logos 'Swooshes' hand-drawn by consumers and artists, symbolizing respect for the creativity of the local community and all consumers, thereby strengthening ties with the local community. Additionally, to protect the future of sports, Nike has incorporated sustainability efforts by designing furniture and flooring using recyclable materials and reducing seasonal waste through digital brand storytelling.

Kimberly Chang Mendes, GM of Nike Korea, said, "We are pleased to introduce the Nike Style concept to Korean consumers for the first time in the world," adding, "Nike Style Hongdae is a space of possibilities where Generation Z, who constantly pursue newness, can express themselves and create their own individuality through interaction with the community."

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