"The Premier Gateway for Luxury Brands in Korea"... Shilla Hotel Opens 'Speake-Marin' and 'Kudoke' Stores
Speake-Marin and Kudoke: Swiss and German Luxury Watch Brands
Solidifying Its Status as the Premier Gateway for Global Luxury Brands in Korea
The Shilla Seoul Hotel announced on September 25 that high-end watch brands "Speake-Marin" and "Stefan Kudoke" will be opening stores at the hotel.
The "Speake-Marin" and "Kudoke" brand stores will be presented in the form of a cafe, serving as a space for sharing the brands' philosophies with customers. The Speake-Marin and Kudoke Cafe is designed with walnut veneer round tables and sofas to provide visitors with a luxurious brand image and comfort. The cafe will offer a signature menu featuring premium coffee beans, including 12 varieties of coffee such as Nutty Mocha Timespanner, Jeju Matcha Timespanner, and Black Timespanner, as well as 10 types of beverages and 5 types of desserts.
Speake-Marin, a Swiss independent watch brand, is renowned for its timepieces that combine traditional watchmaking techniques with British wit and style. The German watch brand Kudoke expresses its philosophy and attention to detail through delicate handcrafted engravings. In 2019, Kudoke became the first German independent watchmaker to win the "GPHG Petite Aiguille," known as the Oscars of the watch industry, and further enhanced its reputation by winning the award again in 2024.
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The Shilla Hotel has established itself as the premier location where global luxury brands introduce their latest innovations. The Shilla Seoul Hotel was the first in Korea to host flagship stores for leading global fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton in 1991, Herm?s in 2004, and Kiton in 2007. In 2013, the hotel welcomed the British diamond brand Graff, followed by Moynat in 2016, further solidifying its reputation as the primary gateway for international luxury brands entering Korea. This month, the hotel also opened the first flagship store in Korea for the Italian luxury men's lifestyle brand Canali.
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