Among your friends who come to Korea, which stores do you often visit to buy clothes? What brand of clothes do you wear a lot? How much do you know about Korean clothing brands?
Of course, there are various clothing brands in Korea, but this time we will introduce you to the Korean fashion brand Black Yak. I think it's a good choice to visit the Black Yak store as a reference when you want to purchase clothes in the future.
If you look at the history of the brand, Black Yak is a brand established in Korea in 1995. The name BLACK YAK is said to have been given by Captain Um Hong-gil, a mountaineering expert. Black Yak, created for the safety of mountaineering experts who participated in climbing the 8000-meter peak of the Himalayas, aims to make products that experts can trust, and the technology accumulated through cooperation with mountaineering experts is used in other outdoor activities. It is also applied to products.
Currently, it manufactures and sells mountaineering clothes, hiking boots, and mountaineering equipment in 12 European countries, 2 North American countries including the United States and Canada, and 5 Asian countries including Korea, Japan, China and Taiwan.
Source: Black Yak, mountaineer Um Hong-gil appointed as technical advisor (daum.net)
Black Yak operates a BAC center sports facility in Ui-dong for the development of outdoor culture as well as sales of products. I'm trying.
Source: BAC — BLACKYAK CLUB CENTER
BLACKYAK is a high-functional premium outdoor brand that offers a variety of products and contents.
According to the news, “Black Yak Releases Cool ‘Ice Layer’ Series” reported on April 46, 2023 by Sports Chosun, Black Yak launched new products such as hiking boots, jackets, vests, and mountaineering bags while promoting mountaineering and outdoor activities. It can be seen that it is gaining popularity with the population who enjoys it.
Source: BLACKYAK, launched the cold sensation 'Ice Layer' series (chosun.com)
In addition, through the news of "Outdoor craze... Sales of Black Yak's new shoe line increased by 70% in Q1" on April 19, 2022, Black Yak operates the Black Yak Alpine Club (BAC), a hiking community platform. You can confirm that while doing it, you are nurturing people who have a hobby for mountain climbing. It is said that by April 19, 2022, the number of BAC challengers has exceeded 300,000.
Source: Outdoor craze... BLACKYAK 1Q Sales of new shoe line increased by 70% - Today's Maekyung (mk.co.kr)
Black Yak is practicing the philosophy of coexisting with nature by opening the resort complex 'Yak Village' in Jeju Island. Through the news of Maeil Gyeongche's "Outdoor craze... Sales of Black Yak's new shoe line increased by 70% in the first quarter", Yak Village consists of the main building, accommodation building, and farming experience space, preserving the beautiful nature of Jeju Island as much as possible. You can see that you are contributing to the local economy.
Source: Outdoor brands in which countries are popular - Financial News (fnnews.com)
If you refer to the news of “Which country’s products are popular among outdoor brands” published on April 13, 2011 by Financial News, BLACKYAK won awards every year from 2016 to 2020 at ISPO in Munich, Germany and received worldwide recognition. I can tell.
Black Yak's clothing is a product with excellent functionality and design. Black Yak's clothes can be worn comfortably and stylishly in daily life as well as hiking or outdoor activities. Black Yak's clothes use eco-friendly materials and processes to realize the value of protecting nature and people. Black Yak's clothes are reliable because they are made based on the skills accumulated in cooperation with people who like mountain climbing. For this reason, I think it's worth wearing Black Yak's clothes.
