In what year did Seoul Fashion Week begin?

Seoul Fashion Week began in 2000.

The event was created to promote South Korean designers and connect Seoul’s fashion industry with international buyers, journalists and audiences. It became an important showcase for the country’s contemporary clothing, streetwear and emerging-label scenes.

Seoul Fashion Week is commonly organized around spring/summer and autumn/winter seasons. Its main runway activity has been strongly associated with the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, although venues and presentation formats can change from season to season.

The event is sometimes confused with Seoul Fashion Artists Association activities or with individual designer showcases. Seoul Fashion Week refers to the city’s coordinated fashion event, not one specific brand or designer. South Korea’s global pop-culture influence has further increased international attention on its fashion industry.