Fashion

Sustainability enters women’s fashion in spring/summer 2020 collections

March 12, 2020

This year will see reinterpretations of classic women’s apparel from the perspective of sustainability, as consumers think more about their purchasing choices. The ongoing retro phenomenon is being extended to a historic romantic look, blending restrained feminine flourishes with practical and wearable items. Colorwise, this spring and summer fashion period will see a resurgence of […]

Beanpole moves into sustainable fashion

February 17, 2020

Sustainability is living up to its billing as a key word for 2020, as brands across the fashion industry are finding innovative ways to use eco-friendly materials. Designer Sebastian de Neubourg’s w.r.yuma label, for example, has been able to 3D print sunglasses out of plastic waste. Fellow designer Stella McCartney is also a fan of recycling plastic in addition to […]

How to increase your chance of having a happy Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2020

Valentine’s Day, that day of romance and confessions of love, is almost upon us. It’s time to think about how you want to show your loved one how you feel about them. Here are some new Valentine’s Day gift ideas, both of the edible and inedible variety, with original twists on eternal concepts. Check out […]

The need for a ‘reason’ that conforms with consumers’ outlook and beliefs

January 28, 2020

The economy is expected to recover slightly this year, but fashion firms will find it hard to achieve positive results if they fail to properly respond in ways that match the changing outlook of consumers. This is the view of the director of the Samsung Fashion Institute (SFI), Lim Ji-yeon, who predicts that 2020 will […]

Juun.J breaks the leather stereotype with an homage to ATOMAGE

January 22, 2020

Whatever image you have of leather in fashion, it may be time for a rethink based on Korean brand Juun.J’s recent Paris showcase. A few months after its last stop in the French capital, the Samsung C&T Fashion Group label was back dazzling the Ecole de Medecine on Dec. 17 with a leather-inspired collection for Fall/Winter 2020. […]

Back to blue: Make the most of the Pantone Color of the Year 2020

December 30, 2019

We need some soothing Classic Blue in our lives, according to the highly influential Pantone Color of the Year for 2020. Guided by global trends, Pantone describes this color as a timeless and enduring hue that’s “suggestive of the sky at dusk.” Experts at the Pantone Color Institute chose Classic Blue for its power to instill […]

Make Christmas shopping easy with these ideas

December 16, 2019

It’s that unmistakable time once again, when the year nears its end and people flutter about buying gifts. Just thinking about what to choose for that special someone can be stressful, but we’re here to offer some on-trend ideas for the whole family. You might like some of them so much that you want to […]

Kimhekim designer wins 2020 SFDF prize

November 27, 2019

Up-and-comer Kim In-tae’s dramatic designs are being matched by major recognition early in his career, as he was declared winner of the 15th Samsung Fashion & Design Fund (SFDF) on Nov. 26. During judging for the latest edition of the prize for promising talent, Kim received an especially high score in creativity and completion. Samsung […]

Latest women’s 2019 fall/winter fashion trends

November 8, 2019

Fall and winter has a way of sneaking up just as you’re enjoying those last beach days and poolside chill sessions. But sneakily or not, as each season changes the colors and weather, fashion trends also change with them, and different styles come to the fore. Color is always a key powerhouse of fashion trends. […]

Juun.J’s Canada Goose collaboration launches in time for winter

October 30, 2019

The anticipated collaboration between avant-garde Korean fashion label Juun.J and winter favorite Canada Goose has arrived. Already renowned for its reinterpretation of traditional outerwear, Samsung C&T Fashion Group brand Juun.J first unveiled pieces from the Canada Goose collaboration while showing its Fall-Winter 2019 collection in Paris last January. With the new cold season almost here, […]