Fashion

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. […]

A Pantone Guide to Fall Fashion

October 14, 2016

Establishing a color palette is a common practice when planning your wardrobe for the season, and for this fall, fashion enthusiasts are looking to Pantone’s Colors of the Year – Rose Quartz and Serenity – for inspiration. Samsung C&T’s Fashion Group gives way to this seasonal palette with styling choices featuring pieces from labels and designers such […]

8 Seconds Brings K-Fashion to Shanghai with a New Flagship Store

September 29, 2016

Fashion brand 8 Seconds is set to open its first offline store in China, with a flagship store in the trend-loving city of Shanghai. This follows the successful launch of K-pop star G-Dragon’s collaboration with 8 Seconds. The store will open its doors on September 30. It is located on the bustling Huaihai Road, considered by […]

KUHO Showcases Contemporary Korean Fashion at New York Fashion Week

September 20, 2016

Samsung C&T Fashion Group brand KUHO has launched its 2017 Spring/Summer collection at New York Fashion Week. The collection was displayed on September 14 in the ultra-trendy SoHo district, and marked the brand’s first time presenting in New York. KUHO’s head designer Hyun Jung Kim opted to convey the brand’s signature minimalism concept in the […]

Samsung Fashion & Design Fund Nurturing Emerging Design Talent

September 7, 2016

For up-and-coming fashion designers, it can often be hard to catch a break in the industry, no matter how creative and talented you may be. That is why organizations such as the Samsung Fashion & Design Fund (SFDF), established as a showcase of Samsung C&T Fashion Group’s philosophy to support up-and-coming talent, can be incredibly […]

Smart Series Part 3: When Fashion and IT Collide – Wearables Take the Next Step

August 23, 2016

Note: This is the latest in a series of articles on the Samsung C&T Newsroom that examines the ways technological innovations such as smart devices, the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced software, drones and robotics are currently transforming the world of housing, construction software, fashion and leisure. When most people think about technology and fashion, what comes […]