Philips opens makeshift shop at Hyundai Department Store

Philips Korea is running a makeshift shop at Hyundai Department Store at Coex in southern Seoul until June 23, offering its home beauty devices including those for cleansing and hair removal.

Visitors to the temporary shop can see and try out the brand’s flagship products including its facial massagers, automatic facial cleansing devices and laser hair-removal devices.

The brand is offering discounts and promotions as well as free gifts for those who purchase a device at the makeshift shop. For more information, visit www.philips.co.kr/beauty.

(jys@heraldcorp.com) 

Innisfree introduces Jeju Bamboo cosmetics

Innisfree, a nature-inspired cosmetics brand under South Korea’s AmorePacific, added a Jeju Bamboo cosmetics line to its product lineup on Wednesday.

The Jeju Bamboo cosmetics are infused with bamboo extract, which is known to cool and soothe irritated skin. It includes two types of products -- oil-free and alcohol-free, the brand said.

The Jeju Bamboo All-in-one Fluid (100 milliliters) costs 18,000 won ($15.4), the Jeju Bamboo soft balm (50 ml) is 8,000 won, the Jeju Bamboo Sleeping Pack (100 ml) is 15,000 won and the Jeju Bamboo Soothing Gel (20 ml) is 10,000 won.

For more information, visit www.innisfree.co.kr

(jys@heraldcorp.com)

Piaget showcases jewelry watches at Galleria Department Store

Swiss luxury watchmaker Piaget is showcasing high-end jewelry watches at the luxury hall of Galleria Department Store in Seoul until June 30.

It is featuring a number of jewelry watches whose net value reaches around 7.1 billion won, according to the mall operator. This include Piaget’s “Limelight Exceptional Aura White Gold Watch,” which features a total of 317 diamonds and is priced at around 1.7 billion won.

The exhibition is part of Galleria’s wedding promotion featuring high-end jewelry and watches.

(jys@heraldcorp.com)

Shinsegae launches Son Heung-min merchandise

SSG.com, an online shopping mall by South Korean retail giant Shinsegae Group, has launched H.M SON, a new merchandising brand founded by Korean soccer player Son Heung-min.

Son, who is Korean, is a forward for Tottenham Hotspur, an English football club based in London that competes in the Premier League.

H.M SON has launched three types of snapback hats so far, with plans to introduce baseball caps and a number of new fashion items in the months ahead, according to Shinsegae.

Son launched the brand to share his ideas about fashion with the public and communicate with fans, according to the company.

(jys@heraldcorp.com)


Paris Baguette introduces new bread desserts

Paris Baguette has launched new items that combine desserts with bread, offering unique taste and textures.

The “Cafe Adagio Tiramisu Bread,” priced at 2,100 won, brings together Paris Baguette’s tiramisu cake, bread and its flagship premium coffee “Cafe Adagio.”

It has a soft texture and a mix of flavors including vanilla, caramel, cocoa and coffee, topped with sweet mascarpone cheese, Paris Baguette said.

Another new product is the “Choco Cream Soboru,” which is bread with hazelnut and whipped cream. It costs 1,800 won.

(jys@heraldcorp.com) 


Season’s Table introduces summer menus

Korean-style buffet restaurant Seasons Table, operated by CJ Foodville, has introduced 21 new seasonal items in celebration of summer.

Many of the new offerings are rich in protein, including pork bulgogi, green onion grilled chicken, grilled squid and stir-fried octopus, among others, CJ said.

Season’s Table will also be offering samgyetang, Korean traditional ginseng chicken soup, on certain days during summer including July 17, July 27 and Aug. 16.

The new items will be available at Season’s Table outlets nationwide until August. For more information, visit www.seasonstable.co.kr.

By Sohn Ji-young (jys@heraldcorp.com)