Bean Pole facts for kids
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| Samsung | |
| Industry | Apparels, accessories |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Headquarters |
Dogok
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Key people
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Park Chul Gyu |
| Products | Clothing, accessories, sports |
| Parent | Samsung C&T |
BEANPOLE is a popular fashion brand from South Korea. It started in 1989 and is part of the SAMSUNG C&T Fashion group. BEANPOLE makes clothes and accessories for everyone. They have different lines like BEANPOLE MEN, BEANPOLE LADIES, and BEANPOLE KIDS. They also make cool accessories, golf clothes, and sports gear. In late 2019, they added a new sub-brand called ‘890311’.
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What is BEANPOLE?
BEANPOLE is a well-known fashion company. It creates many types of clothing and accessories. You can find their products for men, women, and children. They also have special lines for sports and golf.
Where can you find BEANPOLE?
Over the last ten years, BEANPOLE has grown a lot. Most of their stores are in Asia. There are 476 BEANPOLE shops around the world. About 372 of these are in Korea. The other 104 shops are in China.
BEANPOLE's 30th Anniversary
In 2019, BEANPOLE celebrated 30 years since it began. They made big changes to their brand. Their new style includes Korean retro and street-inspired clothes. They also kept their classic looks. This change means BEANPOLE is becoming a more sustainable brand. They updated their products, stores, and how they look.
The BEANPOLE Logo
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BEANPOLE has often updated its logo since 1989. They usually make small changes. Some of the biggest changes happened in 2019. BEANPOLE created a new logo using Hangeul. Hangeul is the Korean alphabet. This new logo shows their unique brand style.
Cool Partnerships and Collaborations
BEANPOLE has worked with many other companies and designers. These partnerships have helped them grow.
Working with IDEO
In 2010, BEANPOLE teamed up with IDEO. IDEO is a famous international design company. Their help allowed BEANPOLE to enter new countries. Now, BEANPOLE has over 400 stores across Asia. They also have many sub-brands worldwide.
Famous Collaborations
BEANPOLE has worked with several well-known names. These include designers and fashion experts.
- Carlos Osman (2009)
- Juun.J (2010)
- Band of Outsiders (2010)
- Kim Jones (2011)
- Fashion blogger The Sartorialist (2011)
- Christophe Lemaire (2012)
They also partnered with Liberty London and Opening Ceremony. These partnerships helped BEANPOLE become a global fashion brand.
Supporting the Olympics
BEANPOLE proudly supported the Korean Olympic teams. They designed the official uniforms for athletes. This happened for the Olympic Games in London (2012) and Rio (2016).
Eco-Friendly Efforts
Since 2018, BEANPOLE has run 'The Bike We Like' campaign. This project is about being sustainable and eco-friendly. They take old, abandoned bikes and give them a new life. Then, they donate these upcycled bikes to communities that need them.
See also
- Contemporary culture of South Korea
- Foreign celebrity advertising
