Hongdae is a cheap, cheerful and eclectic area to shop. With small boutiques and vintage shops in dilapidated buildings, this area is charming. Beside Hongik University, a prestigious arts university, the main clientele is creative students, hunting for the latest trends. Seoul's indie scene is based here too and so, you often see cool rockers and odd characters among the stylish students. At the weekend, the Saturday Free Market attracts families and visitors alike. Principally organised by students, the market sells handmade jewellery, customised clothing, artwork and other creative bits and pieces: purses, notebooks and hats. Innovative, frivolous and original, the produce here is ideal for gifts or if you would like something unique.
The main street in Hongdae, Eo Ulmadang-gil, is minutes away from the subway. Here has the highest concentration of boutiques. The surrounding streets are a meandering maze. Every time I go to Hongdae, I discover new, winding alleyways lined with small, quaint boutiques. I really enjoy wandering about here, perusing the unusual clothing and vintage accessories.
(Photos taken by me)
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