34 sewing companies to participate in Saturday's event near Konkuk University entrance station; clothing, bags and fashion accessories on offer alongside hands-on programs and exhibition
Seoul's Gwangjin-gu will host the 2026 fashion sale event "Gwangjin Meets Sewing" on Saturday along the stretch between Lotte Department Store near Konkuk University entrance station and Naru Art Center.
The event is designed to showcase the products and craftsmanship of local sewing businesses, help small operators find new sales channels and boost the district's sewing industry.
A total of 36 booths will be set up at the venue, including 31 product sales booths featuring 34 participating sewing companies, two food booths, two hands-on experience booths and one Gwangjin merchandise booth.
The sales booths will offer a wide range of products, including leather and fur clothing, various garments, bags, fashion accessories such as pouches and wallets, and pet supplies.
This is the third edition of the sale, which was first held in July last year near the rear gate of Children's Grand Park. In March this year, a sale and sewing center archive exhibition at the district office's Gallery Gwangjin drew about 2,000 visitors. Encouraged by the strong public response, the district has moved the event to the high-traffic area around Konkuk University entrance station to reach a wider audience.
Alongside product sales, the event will feature exhibitions and hands-on activities to introduce the sewing industry to the public in an accessible way.
At the entrance, merchandise featuring Gwangjin-gu's mascot characters "Gwangi" and "Jini" will be displayed and sold. Visitors will also be able to examine the production process, fabric samples, and embroidery and sewing techniques firsthand, getting a close look at the technical capabilities and in-house production skills of local sewing businesses.
The hands-on booths will run a "Make Your Own MBTI T-shirt and Eco Bag" program. Customers who make a purchase will receive a free session and can take commemorative photos at a photo zone with their finished items. An on-site vote to choose a new name for the district's sewing center will also be held.
"Gwangjin-gu is home to many sewing businesses with outstanding technical skills," Gwangjin-gu District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho said. "I hope this sale will open new markets for local sewing companies and give residents a chance to discover quality products at reasonable prices."
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