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http://dx.doi.org/10.5850/JKSCT.2008.32.12.1903

A Proposal for a Global Market Entry Strategy into the Korean Apparel Industry based on the Italian Fashion Industry - Use of Foreign Exhibitions and Showrooms -  

Kim, Yong-Ju (Dept. of Fashion Design, College of Arts, Hansung University)
Lee, Jin-Hee (Pegasus Euro)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles / v.32, no.12, 2008 , pp. 1903-1914 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to propose an efficient and feasible global market entry strategy for the Korean apparel industry by analyzing the Italian fashion industry. In particular, the study investigated the role of foreign exhibitions and showrooms supported and organized by Italian fashion organizations. The methodology for this study was to analyze industrial reports, review previous studies and conduct in-depth interviews with 23 industry experts in Italy, Korea and LA. The results indicated that the most prominent factor in the Italian fashion industry was the fashion cluster, which is a strong and organic network of diverse fashion related areas No matter the size of the enterprise, firms can get practical, prompt and efficient support from diverse associations. The network operated by the associations provides strong support to each firm by organizing collections and exhibitions, and providing promotional activities. Showrooms and agents are another supportive "gate keeper", directly related to an enterprise's sales. However, Korean fashion firms did not have enough information or knowledge for foreign exhibitions, nor did they make aggressive promotional efforts in the global market. Despite the many fashion-related associations exist in Korea, their programs are too focused on visible accomplishments and are too oriented on "big company" and "big voice", rather than many "small firms". In conclusion, the Korean fashion industry-particularly the fashion industry in Seoul-has strong potential to become the center of the global fashion market in the future. However, the fashion support system that can act as the channel to promote firms and to meet global buyers needs to be supplemented. To feasibly create this system, government or industry associations should develop a strong and generous support system and network, and they must recognize the need for small firms to exist.
Keywords
Fashion clusters; Support program; Italian fashion industry; Foreign exhibitions; Showroom;
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