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Over half a decade has passed since Merseybeat pop act Gerry and the Pacemakers tugged at the world’s heartstrings with the hit “Ferry ’Cross the Mersey.” In fact, for centuries, ferries were the only way to cross the River Mersey, the waterway that separates Liverpool and its satellite cities from the Wirral Peninsula. L: Mersey […]

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 […]

Samsung C&T has won an international reputation for building in extreme heat. Over 20 years have passed since the company built the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, one of the hottest cities in the world. The company also built the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in the scorching sands of Dubai. But what happens when builders have to […]

With today’s population reaching nearly 6.5 million people, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, is finally getting its first public transport system. Public transit is the backbone of the metropolitan landscape, and without a solid system in place, its potential for growth and evolution is limited and inhibited. Saudi officials approved the Riyadh Metro in 2012, after […]

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. […]

Construction sites may be the last place to come to mind in search of visual beauty, but sometimes, depending on the angle, captivating images can be discovered amidst the rough edges of steel and concrete. Recently, Samsung C&T’s Engineering & Construction Group held an internal photography contest and gathered dozens of submissions documenting scenes from […]

Winter is finally in full swing! Everland is truly a sight to see as it becomes dressed in snow for the season. To celebrate the new year, the park launched its stunning “Snow Safari” for visitors until the beginning of February. Hibernation is a common activity for many animals during the winter, but the wild […]

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. […]

Snow is one of the most special parts of winter, and what better way to enjoy it during winter vacation than a day of sledding? Panda Snow Buster is Everland’s giant snow-covered sledding hill that’s open to all visitors of the park. It’s been mentioned as one of the top winter activities around Seoul, and for […]

As the new year begins, Samsung C&T reflects back on some of the accomplishments it made in 2016. With approximately120 branches in 50 countries, Samsung C&T has been a part of several projects with global influence throughout the past few decades. Here, we will explore noteworthy highlights that made 2016 a particularly eventful year for […]