Fashion

Spring is in the air! It’s finally time to ditch the thick overcoats and thermal underwear – and break out the cardigans, pleated skirts and jeans. But what colors will be all the rage this spring, and how what do you need to know about them as the weather starts to warm up? Pantone’s fashion color […]

Korean womenswear brand KUHO, part of Samsung C&T Fashion Group, recently held its 2017 Fall/Winter season presentation in New York. KUHO held the event at Spring Studios, on Manhattan’s trendy Varick Street. Some 300 fashion influencers were in attendance, including leading lights of the media and buyers from online retailers and major global department stores. […]

Valentine’s Day began as a minor religious celebration in Western Europe, but has since evolved into a major romantic holiday enjoyed all over the world, when couples exchange a whole host of gifts. And although love is universal, when it comes to gift-giving, not every culture shows affection in the same way. Here are a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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’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 […]

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 […]