Every time I flew home to the Philippines, I made sure I bought my mom a few of these Issey Miyake-inspired blouses. I first saw this type of blouses at a store in Itaewon. It was the ajumma-owner who told me they were like Issey Miyake blouses. Of course, these were not original Issey Miyake blouses, but 'inspired' by Issey Miyake designs because of the prints and the pleats.
The first time I bought my mom these, she was happy because these ones need no ironing. They are wash-and-wear types. And they fit her perfectly!😍
I didn't buy the ones in Itaewon because they were pricey and I knew then that I could get the same type at a cheaper price somewhere.
I was right!
During my wanderings around the Dongdaemun shopping district and in Namdaemun Market, I saw a few shops that sell the same type of blouses. And which one sells the cheapest?
A shop at Namdaemun Market!
There are three shops in Namdaemun Market that I found, but the one that is in the middle of Namdaemun offers the lowest prices. I tried to haggle with all of them, trying to charm the ajummas to give me discounts. But it was the one in right in the middle of one of the buildings, in a tiny corner, that has the prices that ranged from KRW40,000 to KRW 80,000. Probably the low rental rate she paid enabled her to go low.
So, if you're interested in these Issey Miyake-inspired pleated blouses, wander around Namdaemun Market so you can also enjoy these wash-and-wear blouses like my mom does!
Happy shopping!😀
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You are a dedicated bargain hunter and the blouse style is pretty.
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