Complete W CONCEPT Taiwan Forwarding Guide

Latest 2026 forwarding guide for Korean designer brands: buying process, shipping fees, tax refunds, and exclusive Andersson Bell / ADER ERROR / MARDI MERCREDI releases

Table of Contents

  1. What Is W Concept?
  2. Why Forward from W Concept?
  3. Seven Must-Buy Brands
  4. Four Forwarding Steps
  5. Korean Size Conversion
  6. FAQ

What Is W Concept?

W Concept (Korea: wconcept.co.kr / US: us.wconcept.com) is Korea's largest online designer brand platform, bringing together 1,500+ Korean local and international designer labels. Founded in 2010 and now part of the SK Group, it is positioned as a Korean luxury fashion marketplace, similar to Korea's version of Net-a-Porter / Farfetch.

๐Ÿ“Œ W Concept Highlights

The largest hub for Korean local designer brands. Taiwan boutiques miss about 60% of the range, so limited colors, early releases, and designer collaborations are best bought from W Concept Korea.

Why Forward from W Concept to Taiwan?

  • 25-40% price gap: the same brands are often 25-40% cheaper on the Korean site than in Taiwan boutiques.
  • Exclusive releases: MARDI MERCREDI Daisy limited colors and Andersson Bell early releases are often unavailable in Taiwan.
  • Full designer collections: Taiwan selections are limited, while W Concept Korea carries full SS / FW lines.
  • Season-end 30-50% off: W Concept sale pricing can drop to 50-70% of retail.
  • Taiwan credit cards accepted: pay directly with Visa / Master / Amex, priced in KRW.

Seven Must-Buy W Concept Brands

1. Andersson Bell (Collegiate Mixing)

Best for: wool sweaters, collegiate jackets, mixed-media knitwear.
Price gap: W Concept โ‚ฉ300,000 (NT$7,200) vs Taiwan NT$10,500.

2. ADER ERROR (Minimal Streetwear)

Best for: oversized sweatshirts, deconstructed apparel, collaborations with New Balance and Maison Kitsunรฉ.
Price gap: W Concept โ‚ฉ280,000 vs Taiwan NT$9,800.

3. MARDI MERCREDI (Korean Daisy Favorite)

Best for: Daisy-print T-shirts, socks, accessories, and Jennie-inspired styles.
Price gap: W Concept โ‚ฉ60,000 vs Taiwan NT$2,500.

4. Recto (Gender-Neutral Elegance)

Best for: tailored jackets, wide-leg trousers, and polished office-ready collections.
Price gap: W Concept โ‚ฉ400,000 vs Taiwan NT$14,500.

5. MATIN KIM (Minimal Everyday Wear)

Best for: simple T-shirts, baseball caps, and everyday bags, including Kim Sohye-inspired picks.
Price gap: W Concept โ‚ฉ80,000 vs Taiwan NT$3,500.

6. HowBridge Chouette (Sweet Feminine Style)

Best for: floral dresses, collegiate pleated skirts, and ballet-inspired pieces.
Price gap: W Concept โ‚ฉ200,000 vs Taiwan NT$7,200.

7. low classic (Minimal Luxury)

Best for: tailored suits, minimal dresses, and elevated workwear.
Price gap: W Concept โ‚ฉ350,000 vs Taiwan NT$12,500.

Four Steps for W Concept Forwarding

Step 1. Register with HowBridge for free and get your Seoul warehouse address.
Step 2. Place your order on wconcept.co.kr (Korea site) or us.wconcept.com (US site). At checkout, enter the Seoul warehouse address plus your member number.
Step 3. W Concept ships to our Korea warehouse, usually within 1-3 days domestically.
Step 4. In your dashboard, choose sea freight (NT$60-80/kg, 15-25 days) or air freight (NT$180-220/kg, 5-7 days), then consolidate and ship to Taiwan.

Korean Size Conversion Table

CategoryKorea KRTaiwan TWBust (cm)
Women's apparelS / 44XS82-86
Women's apparelM / 55S86-90
Women's apparelL / 66M90-94
Women's apparelXL / 77L94-98
Shoes23523.5EU 36
Shoes24024EU 37
Shoes24524.5EU 38

W Concept Taiwan FAQ

Q1. Can W Concept ship directly to Taiwan? Do I need forwarding?
The Korean W Concept site (wconcept.co.kr) accepts Taiwan credit cards, but only some brands support direct international delivery to Taiwan, with shipping around โ‚ฉ30,000-50,000 (NT$700-1,200) per item. Forwarding is recommended: ship to HowBridge's Seoul warehouse, then consolidate the order back to Taiwan. Shipping is about NT$60-90/kg. For 10+ items, forwarding can save 50-70% compared with direct shipping.
Q2. What payment methods does W Concept accept? Are Taiwan credit cards OK?
W Concept Korea accepts: 1. international credit cards including Visa / Master / Amex, and Taiwan credit cards are usually OK; 2. PayPal; 3. Korean local methods such as KAKAO / TOSS. Checkout is priced in Korean won (KRW), and your card issuer converts at the day's exchange rate. Some higher-value items may trigger risk-control verification.
Q3. What are the seven must-buy brands for W Concept Korea forwarding?
Seven must-buy designer brands on W Concept Korea: 1. Andersson Bell for collegiate style; 2. ADER ERROR for minimalist streetwear; 3. MARDI MERCREDI for the Daisy series; 4. Recto for gender-neutral elegance; 5. MATIN KIM for minimal daily wear; 6. HowBridge Chouette for sweet feminine style; 7. low classic for minimalist luxury. Taiwan boutiques miss about 60% of the range, so limited colors and early releases are best bought from the Korean site.
Q4. Are W Concept clothing sizes different from Taiwan sizes?
Korean sizes are usually one size smaller than Taiwan sizes. S (44) = TW XS / M (55) = TW S / L (66) = TW M. Most brand pages include a Size Chart with bust and waist measurements in centimeters. For your first purchase, choose one size above your usual Taiwan size.
Q5. How much does W Concept forwarding cost, and how is duty calculated?
HowBridge Korea forwarding from the Seoul warehouse to Taiwan: sea freight NT$60-80/kg, air freight NT$180-220/kg. Apparel duties are usually 10.5-12% plus 5% business tax. Items under NT$2,000 each may be tax-exempt. Example: one โ‚ฉ200,000 (NT$4,800) dress, shipping NT$200, duty about NT$500, total about NT$5,500, saving NT$2,500 versus the same item at a Taiwan boutique for NT$8,000.

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