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Accessory shopping in Seoul

  1. A

    Beautiful Store

    One of a pioneering and expanding chain of secondhand shops that raise money for charities in Korea and abroad. Beautiful Store has introduced the joys of op-­shopping to Seoul with CDs, shoes and clothes that all sell for W3000. Find it halfway up the stairs of subway Exit 4. Another branch is near Bongeunsa.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Papaya

    Papaya, run by an artist and fashion designer, has survived in the fickle fashion industry for over 12 years, with a classical and sophisticated but still up-to-date sense of style. The shop crams an entire museum of artefacts into a tiny space.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Golden Eelskin

    A good place to purchase eel-skin handbags, belts, wallets and purses. Eel-skin goods are an Itaewon speciality that make popular gifts. Owner Mr Kim is quietly ­persuasive but never hassles anyone.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Supreme Optical

    Eye tests are free, and good-quality spectacles (lenses and frames) cost around W65,000, depending on the frames. The lenses are made on the spot and the spectacles are ready in just 15 minutes.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Star Market

    The sassy style and low prices lure customers inside this new youth-oriented fashion store and café that employs Russian staff who look like they moonlight in hostess bars.

    reviewed

  6. F

    ABC Mart

    The biggest and best store in Myeong-dong for casual shoes, this two-storey emporium has thousands of the latest brand-name shoes for men and women.

    reviewed