Fashion

The last year has brought many changes to the world – more than in previous years – because of COVID-19. The fashion industry was no exception. The Samsung Fashion Institute has proclaimed 2020 an “UNEXAMPLED,” or unprecedented, year. The pandemic has sparked a transition towards an “untact” society, a new term coined in South Korea […]

With plummeting daytime temperatures and gusts of icy wind blowing, people’s interest in winter clothing items that will keep them warm is understandably high. Fur has always been a popular choice for its ability to trap in heat as well as its pleasing feel and look. Recently, however, ethical consumption which takes animal welfare into […]

The 16th Samsung Fashion & Design Fund (SFDF) award has been won by Choi Kang-hyuk and Shon Sang-lak of KANGHYUK. Each year since 2005 Samsung C&T Fashion Group has selected up-and-coming fashion designers for practical and systematic support in growing their talents on the global design stage. The judging panel, which consists of creative directors […]

Of course, fashion is not limited to clothing. There are not only trends in what we wear, but the objects we use and keep around us. Increasingly, fashion brands are expanding into lifestyle. Luxury brands like Versace and Gucci have been doing it for years, offering fragrances, crockery, skateboards, and even dog beds. But now this trend is becoming […]

The new Pump Court sneakers by Juun.J and Reebok have at last been released. The shoes were first shown off back in December 2019 when Juun.J turned heads at Paris Fashion Week with its leather-inspired Fall/Winter 2020 collection. Juun.J & Reebok collaboration Pump Court sneakers at Paris Fashion Week Since 2007, global fashion brand Juun.J has […]

Only a decade or two ago, when internet shopping was still in its infancy, some people balked at the idea of ever buying clothing online. That has already changed a lot, but the pandemic this year really accelerated the move towards contactless shopping and buying things from home or wherever you and your mobile device […]

In a March 2020 article on the BBC website, Christine Ro asked the million-dollar question: “Can fashion ever be sustainable?” As consumers become more interested in knowing about the impact on the environment of their shopping choices and choosing accordingly, it’s a timely thing to ask. The fashion industry is making moves to improve things, […]

Just as in society we are seeing traditional gender roles move in the direction of equality and fluidity, the same trend is now visible in the fashion world. Actually, the concept of clothing that is gender neutral, or unisex, is itself not new, although in recent years it has entered the mainstream. In the last […]

Although the leaves may still be on the trees, we can sense the feeling of fall in the air, and winter is lurking just behind. Some of us may be working from home, but it’s still time to think about what to wear in the colder months as we try to stay comfortable while also […]

Although the heat and humidity of summer is still with us for now, it’s time to start thinking about what to wear as the weather cools down in autumn and prepares us for the cold of winter. As the social distancing lifestyle is expected to continue, this men’s fall/winter season fashion focuses on giving a […]