Before you start throwing copies of “Wealth of Nations” at me, be advised that I only advocate Birkenstock’s because I think comfortable footwear is essential to a happy life. A belief in passifist-syndicalism is not, I assure you, a prerequisite for ownership. (For the record I’m an anarchist) Giving up 65,000 won at the Daegu Costco is prerequisite, and with a quick internet search that appears to be roughly half of what you might regularly pay. Be forwarned that many of the larger sizes (as of June 14, 2008) come only in white. You’ll have to dig down to the bottom of the palate to find these, rather fetching ones in “Birko-Flor Dunkelbraun” See you at Burning Man!

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Seoul Fashion Week, which opened yesterday, will be held until April 2nd at Seoul Trade Exhibition Centre (SETEC).  Menswear collections grace the runway first (March 25th to 27) , followed by the collections for women (March 28th to April 1st).  All Shows are open to the public, except for the JUUN. J and Song Jain collections, which are limited to buyers and press. Tickets can be purchased online and by telephone at 1566-1369. However, both services are in Korean only. Affordable single show tickets  and day passes are available. To get to SETEC take the subway to Hangyeol Station, Line 3. Exit 3 will lead you up to the main exhibition building that houses Hall 1 to 3. A rare glimpse into the Korean fashion industry, future designers, fashion junkies, and serious Project Runway fans will surely enjoy.