Garosu-gil
Garosu-gil is an upscale area in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea. The name means "tree-lined street", referring to the ginkgo trees planted along the streets in the area. Garosu-gil is known for luxury boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and cafes.
Garosu-gil, Fashion Street in Cheongdam-dong and Rodeo Street in Apgujeong-dong are connected by the main Apgujeong-ro and are the main fashionable and trendsetting areas in Seoul.
History
In the 1980s, art galleries started to move into the area, after which a variety of cultural facilities have formed. These have provided the foundation of Garosu-gil. Later in the 1990s, the area began to attract young artists and fashion designers, the latter of which would launch their own brands, transforming Garosu-gil into the "Designer Street." Many small shops and restaurants, as well as a wide range of popular clothing stores, have since moved into the neighborhood. Based on this history, Garosu-gil presents a fascinating dichotomy of the old and new.The first Apple Store in Korea opened on Garosu-gil in 2018.