Samsung Unveils a Fashion Forward Project

Sept. 28, 2015 - PRLog -- JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 31 August, 2015 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced its latest fashion collaboration between top fashion houses and the new Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5. To pay homage to the fashion industry’s seasonal collection, Samsung partnered with a range of fashion tastemakers to unveil its latest range of curved smartphones. The creative concept highlights key features such as the dual edge display, improved video and camera system, the creatively-driven S Pen and fast wired and wireless charging, showcasing the connective power of Samsung’s technology.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5 are the latest innovations from Samsung. The Galaxy S6 edge+ features a dual edge display offering the ultimate multimedia experience and the Galaxy Note5 fuels boundless creativity and productivity on-the-go. To introduce these devices, Samsung collaborated with famous fashion photographer Steven Klein and V Agency’s Creative Director Stephen Gan to develop the creative concept behind the lookbook, starring Bella Hadid and Xiao Wen Ju.

“As showcased through this lookbook, the fashion and technology worlds are more inextricably intertwined than ever before. Technology enables and inspires the creative process as well as bringing an exciting dimension to our latest devices,” explains Craige Fleischer, Director of Integrated Mobility at Samsung Electronics South Africa. “With these partnerships, we are celebrating innovation and providing additional inspiration to our fashion-conscious consumers.”

When asked about his inspiration behind the lookbook, Klein replied, “Some people think of technology as impersonal, but it is actually highly personal and emotional. Technology, like Samsung’s, connects people like never before. It’s this sense of connection that inspired us to highlight the range of emotions that even something as simple as a text message, photo or phone call can evoke.”

Lookbook cover model Bella Hadid, who has a passion for photography and embraced the Galaxy S6 edge+, remarked, “I haven’t seen many tech companies create a campaign that’s this fashion-forward, so I loved being a part of it and bringing fashion and technology together in such a unique way!” When asked about her favourite aspect of the shoot, model Xiao Wen Ju replied, “I particularly loved the attention to detail in the shoot. From the emotions to the intricate styling, the shoot truly reflects the stunning details in the design of the devices.”

“Both industries emulate, have an impact on and inspire the other, further developing this increasing synergy between these two great cultural forces. We are continuing our long history of bringing fashion and technology together through original artistic collaborations and fashion-forward devices,” concludes Fleischer.

The Galaxy S6 edge+ will be available in South Africa from September 2015 and the Note5 from November 2015. Both have 32GB or 64GB storage options and are available in White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium depending on market and carrier.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5 lookbook will be available for viewing and download at http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/unpacked2015ep2/Lookbook.

Customers can visit www.samsung.com or their carrier website to pre-order the Galaxy S6 edge+ now.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. We are also leading in the Internet of Things space through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. We employ 319,000 people across 84 countries with annual sales of US $196 billion. To discover more, please visit our official website at www.samsung.com and our official blog at global.samsungtomorrow.com.