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Double debut for ‘& Other Stories’

By Wei ZhangKorea
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H&M brand & Other Stories will have a double debut in South Korea next month.

It is opening its first two stores for Asia in Seoul – in Ajotei and Starfield Henan – following stablemate Cos and H&M itself into Korea.

Founded in 2013, & Other Stories opened in seven cities in Europe, followed by North America.

& Other Stories MD Samuel Fernström says he is happy to be able to advance the brand into Asia.

The brand offers women’s shoes, bags, accessories, beauty and ready-to-wear.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which specific South Korean locations will host the new & Other Stories stores?

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& Other Stories will open its first two Asian stores in Seoul, specifically in the Ajotei and Starfield Henan areas. These mark the brand's initial entry into the South Korean market.

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Which other H&M group brands have already established a presence in Korea?

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H&M itself has previously entered the Korean market. Stablemate Cos, another brand within the H&M group, also established its presence there before & Other Stories.

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