Fashion

Cult Favorite: NONAGON Captures Street Style Cool in 2017 Spring/Summer Collection

February 9, 2017

Millions of fans attended the latest global concert tour of K-Pop group BIGBANG, which ended just last month, proving that the world’s obsession with K-pop is still strong and very much alive. To expand the trendsetting K-Pop universe into the realm of fashion, YG Entertainment, a talent agency that represents the likes of PSY, CL […]

Juun.J Celebrates 10 Years at Paris Men’s Fashion Week

February 1, 2017

The namesake label of designer Juun.J celebrated its 10th anniversary during Men’s Fashion Week this year in Paris, showing its 2017 Fall/Winter collection on January 20th under an archival concept. His last collection for the 2017 Spring/Summer season was based on a military theme, offering a new perspective on classic uniform tailoring. This season, the designer presented […]

Suits You, Sir – How Affordable Suits Have Changed Men’s Fashion Forever

January 16, 2017

How did the suit – once the preserve of noblemen – become an affordable item? At the end of the 19th century, men’s formalwear was an exclusively upper class affair. Called white tie, it consisted of a black tailcoat, a marcella waistcoat with high-waisted pants. White tie was completely unsuited for the demands of the 20th century. […]

Samsung Fashion Institute Rounds Up 2016 Fashion Trends for the New Year

January 9, 2017

As an integral component of Samsung C&T’s Fashion Group’s research and development program, the Samsung Fashion Institute analyzes trends and conducts consumer research to help brands grow and evolve.  The Institute consistently tracks the fashion industry’s movements in any given year, and for 2016, it took note of several business and consumer trends that emerged. […]

Beanpole Outdoor’s Star-Powered ‘Entourage’ Parka

December 14, 2016

The inspiration behind Beanpole Outdoor’s latest outerwear release is a story of bromance. Named after the Korean remake of a popular American television show, the “Entourage” parka represents more than a garment. It’s a symbol of a multi-layered camaraderie. The show “Entourage” follows an up-and-coming actor in Seoul (portrayed by Kang-joon Seo), and the glamorous […]

The Samsung Fashion & Design Fund Welcomes New Talents for 2017

December 1, 2016

The Samsung Fashion & Design Fund’s (SFDF) latest set of winners were announced on November 22, marking the 12th year Samsung C&T Fashion Group has worked with young fashion designers to nurture their talents. The SFDF was established in 2005 as an incubator for up-and-coming fashion designers of Korean descent, developing itself into a notable platform […]

Pop Culture and Fashion Unite in Samsung C&T’s Character Collaborations

November 17, 2016

Characters are an active part of our visual language – stemming from movies, cartoons or even technology, they can express an entire culture and its identity.    In fashion, combining styles with a storyline of a certain character can change and update an ordinarily-shaped garment into something much more. A simple solid-leather handbag can transform […]

Ask an Expert Series Part 1: GALAXY Head Suit Maker Sihyuk Jang on the Perfect Tailored Suit Experience

November 9, 2016

Note: Who makes up the diverse and talented team at Samsung C&T? In this series, we delve into the work lives of some of the company’s brightest members, taking a glimpse into the process behind various noteworthy projects. “The clothes make the man,” as the famous saying goes. Finding a great suit is about more […]

Strike! Rogatis’ Smart Suit Scores Ten Pins out of Ten for Business-Leisure Transition

October 28, 2016

What if you could step straight out of a business meeting and into a night out with the boys at the bowling alley? Hyun Bin, star of popular Korean dramas like Secret Garden and Hyde, Jekyll, Me has proved it’s possible to do just that. Check out drama and movie star Hyun Bin as he demonstrates that the Smart […]

Birthday Cheer: Discounts, Exhibitions and More at 2-year Old Heartist House

October 18, 2016

For shoppers and staff alike, it is hard to believe that Heartist House, in Seoul’s ultra-trendy fashion and design hotspot Samcheong-dong, is already two years old. Heartist House enables shoppers, volunteer sales staff and fashion designers to make a difference to the lives of the disadvantaged – and contribute to the building of better communities. […]