Fashion

The Evolution of Suit: A Modern Tailor Experience

September 29, 2017

The shopping habits of consumers worldwide have changed drastically during the past decade or so, with most consumers now doing the bulk of their shopping online. From buying one’s groceries to a new pair of shoes, today’s always connected devices bring a world of options directly to one’s fingertips in an instant. Unsurprisingly, brick and mortar stores […]

KUHO & Juun.J: Creating a Common Language Through Fashion

September 26, 2017

The Spring/Summer, Fall/Winter cycle in the world of fashion is neverending, with some of the most creative minds looking to dazzle the world and steal the spotlight with their novel and inspirational designs. The spurts of creativity that explode on runways around the world converge in an endless stream of new concepts and interpretations of […]

Ultimate Guide to Korea Part 3: Millennials Hit the Streets of Gangnam

September 19, 2017

The streets of Gangnam hum with activity in the morning, with commuters making a run for the subway or rushing to grab a cup of coffee. By afternoon, the area is teeming with people out shopping and meeting friends. But at night, there’s an explosion of energy. The main streets and tiny alleys light up […]

A Sun Smart Summer Essential

August 16, 2017

Whether you’re out catching waves, sitting by a pool in the sun, or enjoying thrill rides at a water park, you’re bound to see not only a bevy of colorful swimsuits but also rash guards in all shapes and styles. Rash guards have carved out a central place for themselves in the world of water […]

8 Tips from U.S. Women’s Open Champion Sung-hyun Park

August 4, 2017

She calls her game aggressive and likes being known for her no-nonsense approach to golf. It’s probably what handed Sung-hyun Park, the champion of this year’s U.S. Women’s Open, her first career LPGA victory in July. The 23-year-old started playing golf when she was nine and is known for having nerves of steel. Ahead of her […]

Outfit of the Day: Cool Summer Wardrobe for the Office

July 20, 2017

Trying to stay cool in the summer is difficult enough, but accomplishing that while looking work appropriate comes with a completely different set of challenges. If you’re trying to put together a cool summer wardrobe that will get you up to speed on the latest trends, we have a breezy lineup perfect for the weeks […]

Inaugural sfdf Awards: Smaller but No Less Promising

July 13, 2017

Encapsulating urban interactions, reinterpreting Korea’s traditional hanbok, and uncovering the charm of imperfection. These are some of the bedrock concepts behind the top designs celebrated at the inaugural sfdf awards held back in June.  From Big to Small The competition is a spinoff of the Samsung Fashion & Design Fund (SFDF) awards but smaller in scale and more versatile, denoted […]

JUUN.J’s 2018 S/S Collection Expands and Contracts Traditional Fashion

June 28, 2017

JUUN.J, the global menswear arm of Samsung C&T’s Fashion Group, held its 2018 Spring/Summer(’18 S/S) Collection in a Paris showroom – Laboratoire – on the 23rd of June 2017. Following in his own history of unique collection displays, this too was no ordinary show as JUUN.J presented his work in a novel way, far removed from the […]

Your Essential Guide to Summer 2017 Packing

June 22, 2017

So, you’ve finally managed to convince your boss to give you a week off, you’ve just renewed your passport, your tickets are booked and you’ve got your abs looking great just in the nick of time. Now all that’s out of the way, it’s onto the really important stuff. That’s right: packing! Minimalist travel is […]

Your Ultimate Guide to Korea Part 1: The Cool Kids’ Day Out in Seoul

June 9, 2017

If you’re on the hunt for a genuinely hip experience, a day spent out and about in Seoul is just what the doctor ordered. The Korean capital was recently called the “cutting-edge of cool” by National Geographic magazine, who praised the city’s “red-hot energy.” But in a metropolis as big as Seoul, tracking down hotspots can […]