London brand Home of Hai hit it big in Seoul with the groundbreaking Little Silk Bags. The bag is made in almost every color imaginable. They were they perfect accessory so many had been looking for. Dainty thanks to its petite size and demure top handle design. But โ made so luxe by the beautiful mulberry silk used.
Origins of the Home of Hai Trend
The craze swept across Europe โ at one point, these bags were all I saw on Instagram. And that insane obsession traveled to other places across the globe. At first, these bags were inaccessible to the Korean public.
But, the worldwide craze for them rooted rather strongly here still, with plenty of influencers mentioning them on wishlists and introducing them to their followers. Koreaโs wishes were finally answered when Home of Hai opened a small pop-up shop in Mirabelle.
Home of Hai Opening in Seoul
The resulting reaction to the opening of Home of Hai in Seoul was huge. A little while after, the brand followed by opening their first independent store in Seochon. This is Korea of course โ it can only be complete with a small cafe called the Hai Cafeteria.ย
Review of Home of Hai Seoul
Located just a stoneโs throw away from Mirabelle, Home of Haiโs store faces onto a quiet road. Inside, imported wines decorate a wall near the counter and open kitchen that serves the small cafeteria at the back. All the while their star product โ the bags โ lie on a glorifier in the middle of the room and line the display walls.
Products
After the success of the Little Silk Bags, more variations of it have come along. One with an elongated strap that can be used as a crossbody. Another in the same shape as the original, just made of smooth velvet instead of silk. Besides that, long baguette bags with short handles, a puffed-up bucket bag, and silk bags attached to bamboo handles round out their new line-up of offerings.
Their other accessories โ puffy silk hairbands, as well as tiny silk Mary Janes, available in a variety of sweet colors, also decorate the space.ย Towards the back is a row of clothing consisting of everything from soft, frilled-hem baby tees to silk button-up shirts.
Cafe
A frosted glass partition separates the bright eating area from the display areas. There, customers can enjoy a variety of dishes including kimbap, salads, cheese platters and toast. Drinks are also served there, including from the impressive display of wine at the entrance. Plus, the standard coffee and tea options found in any worthy eatery.
Home of Haiโs flagship store is an easy way to access the popular bags and try them out in person โ their beauty may surely tempt you into bringing one or two away with you.ย
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