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Go retro: These shops in Seoul offer chic vintage pieces for rent

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Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/12/04/9.jpg"/><figcaption>Ikseon Boutique in Seoul offers chic vintage pieces for a retro photo shoot. <em>Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>SEOUL -- Filipino K-drama fans can now dress up like their favorite drama characters, thanks to shops offering vintage pieces for rent.</p><p>A trip to the South Korean capital of Seoul won&#x27;t be complete without donning the traditional Korean hanbok, but those who want to try more than traditional clothes can also rent vintage clothes for a photo shoot.</p><p>Located in the heart of Ikseondong in Seoul, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ikseonboutique/">Ikseon Boutique</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyungsungclothes/">Kyungsung Clothes</a> both offer chic vintage pieces for rent.</p><p>Fans of Korean dramas like &quot;Hotel del Luna,&quot; &quot;Chicago Typewriter&quot; or &quot;Mr. Sunshine,&quot; just to name a few, can channel their favorite characters with the right combination of dresses and accessories from the shops.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/12/04/2.jpg"/><figcaption>Pick your outfit from an array of vintage pieces. <em>Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>For KRW 30,000 (approximately P1,300) for three hours, one can choose a complete outfit, which includes clothes and accessories.</p><p>Both Ikseon Boutique and Kyungsung also offer simple shoes for an additional fee.</p><p>We got to check out what Ikseon Boutique has to offer during a rainy winter day in Seoul. </p><p>Since it was raining and there were no other customers, we got the whole space to ourselves.</p><p>Upon arrival in the shop, an English-speaking employee assisted us in choosing our outfit. </p><p>Ikseon Boutique has a wide array of vintage dresses, blouses and skirts for women, and suits for men. They also have modern hanboks for those who want something different.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/12/04/12.jpg"/><figcaption>Pick your outfit from an array of vintage pieces. <em>Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>We were asked to pick two outfits, and were allowed to try on both of them. </p><p>There will be an additional charge should you opt to try on a third outfit.</p><p>We tried on a dark green velvet dress with dainty floral details and a white blouse paired with a long maroon skirt, before finally deciding on the two-piece blouse and skirt outfit since it looked better.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/12/04/3.jpg"/><figcaption>Pick your outfit from an array of vintage pieces. <em>Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Once we have decided on our final outfit, we were asked to choose from a variety of headpieces, necklaces, bags and even gloves to complete your look.</p><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/12/04/1.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/12/04/6.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/12/04/7.jpg"/></div></div><div class="slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><p>Choose from a wide array of headpieces, necklaces and other accessories to complete your look.<cite>Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Choose from a wide array of headpieces, necklaces and other accessories to complete your look.<cite>Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Choose from a wide array of headpieces, necklaces and other accessories to complete your look.<cite>Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div></div></div><p>There are also curling and flat irons, hair pins and even rubber bands available in the accessory room, which was also fitted with a large vintage vanity mirror.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/12/04/5.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Next to the accessory room is a room where you can take photos in your outfit. Ikseon Boutique also has a tripod on standby for those who might need it.</p><p>After choosing your final outfit and taking as many photos as you want inside the shop, you can now go out and have an outdoor photo shoot around the area.</p><p>Should you decide to stay indoors, the shop&#x27;s main &quot;lobby&quot; is also a good spot to take photos in.</p><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/12/04/8.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/12/04/10.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/12/04/11.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/12/04/12.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/12/04/13.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/12/04/14.jpg"/></div></div><div class="slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><p>Ikseon Boutique in Seoul offers chic vintage pieces for a retro photo shoot.<cite>Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ikseon Boutique in Seoul offers chic vintage pieces for a retro photo shoot.<cite>Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ikseon Boutique in Seoul offers chic vintage pieces for a retro photo shoot.<cite>Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ikseon Boutique in Seoul offers chic vintage pieces for a retro photo shoot.<cite>Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ikseon Boutique in Seoul offers chic vintage pieces for a retro photo shoot.<cite>Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ikseon Boutique in Seoul offers chic vintage pieces for a retro photo shoot.<cite>Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div></div></div><p>Located near Ikseon Boutique is Hotel Seine, a cafe used as a filming location for &quot;Hotel del Luna.&quot; There are also a lot of traditional coffee shops and tea houses in the area perfect for photos.</p><p>Kyungsung Clothes, meanwhile, has two branches, one in Ikseondong and another in Jongno, near popular tourist spots like Tapgol Park, Insadong and even Gyeongbokgung Palace.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqUKlT4ngCQ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:40px;margin-right:14px;width:40px"> 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href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqUKlT4ngCQ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by 경성의복(kyungsungclothes) 京城衣服 (@kyungsungclothes)</a> on <time dateTime="2018-11-18T08:32:05+00:00" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px">Nov 18, 2018 at 12:32am PST</time></p></div></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Both Ikseon Boutique and Kyungsung accept walk-ins, but reservations are preferred. Those interested can check their respective websites for details on how to reserve.</p>

<p>Filipino K-drama fans can now dress up like their favorite drama characters, thanks to shops offering vintage pieces for rent.</p>

Filipino K-drama fans can now dress up like their favorite drama characters, thanks to shops offering vintage pieces for rent.

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Go retro: These shops in Seoul offer chic vintage pieces for rent

Rose Carmelle Lacuata,

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Published Dec 04, 2019 01:45 PM PHT

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Updated Dec 04, 2019 02:26 PM PHT

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