GENERAL IDEA

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GENERAL IDEA is a contemporary fashion brand based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2003 by designer Choi Beom-seok. Centered on modern casualwear that combines a classic mood with a contemporary sensibility, the brand offers primarily unisex designs as well as womenswear, underwear, and golfwear. Choi Beom-seok describes the brand’s direction as “Unisex design with contemporary sportism.” The brand has participated in New York collections since 2009 and has also expanded into overseas markets as a designer brand originating in Korea.

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Unisex design with contemporary sportism

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2019
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GENERAL IDEA WOMAN
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A women's line extending into the women's market

GENERAL IDEA WOMAN is a women's line that branched off from GENERAL IDEA in 2019; GENERAL

GENERAL IDEA WOMAN is a women's line that branched off from GENERAL IDEA in 2019; GENERAL IDEA had previously focused primarily on unisex offerings. Official information describes it as a line newly established in response to market trends, and major retailers also list products separately under the name GENERAL IDEA WOMAN. Unlike the main unisex and men's offerings, it focuses on women's silhouettes and item composition, and serves to extend GENERAL IDEA's design DNA into the women's market.

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GENERAL IDEA STANDARD
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A second line of modern streetwear for everyday wear

GENERAL IDEA STANDARD is a second line derived from GENERAL IDEA. Fashion industry media h

GENERAL IDEA STANDARD is a second line derived from GENERAL IDEA. Fashion industry media have described it as a brand that develops the high-end and street elements of the existing collection line into more wearable modern street dailywear. While carrying forward GENERAL IDEA’s design DNA, it played a role in broadening its appeal with a product range suited to everyday wear, including knitwear, sweatshirts, and outerwear. It is an independent line within the brand family, positioned as a more accessible offering distinct from the main collection.

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