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“WE LIKE TO THINK OF 837 AS THE UNFASHION WEEK DESTINATION... PROVIDING GUESTS WITH ACCESS TO FASHION AND BEAUTY’S MAJOR MOMENTS.”

THE 837 CROWD A taste of who’s amping up their tech game this NYFW:

KENDALL + KYLIE September 7 Pop-up shop, presentation

MONSE September 9 8 p.m.–12 a.m. After-party, invite-only

GYPSY SPORT September 11, 4–6 p.m. Runway show, public CHARLOTTE TILBURY September 10, 12–8 p.m. Fragrance launch, public

inspiration and design process that debuted at NYFW: Men’s and 837. What was so impactful about this content was that it allowed the fashion enthusiasts at NYFW: Men’s and beyond to have a personal connection to the designer prior to viewing the collection. What’s lined up for NYFW? We are so excited to be part of NYFW this season. Fashion is a passion point that runs deep within our target audience, and we are a proud partner of the CFDA. Samsung 837 is at the forefront of helping designers and brands reach an all-new, large, and influential audience of enthusiasts in unexpected ways. As a leader in virtual reality, we are helping designers welcome their fans into immersive experiences of their fashion shows and collections. Samsung positions 837 as an “un-fashion week”

destination. Why is it taking this approach? Samsung is constantly innovating to enhance how people can enjoy the things they love, and NYFW is no exception. At 837, fashion and technology are integrated to create a fully immersive experience. We like to think of 837 as the un-fashion week destination, democratizing the industry’s biggest events by providing guests with access to fashion and beauty’s major moments. For example, the Kendall + Kylie fall collection launch and huge blowout celebration and Olivine Gabbro’s runway show at 837. We’re integrating technology and virtual reality to elevate the brands’ presence and reach a broader audience. Celebrity makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury will debut her new fragrance and reveal her VR film using Samsung Gear VR, which features Kate Moss. Some of the CFDA’s most promising designers, Timo Weiland and Gypsy Sport, will also take over the space to unveil their most recent collections. For Timo Weiland’s fashion show, “see now buy now” will become a reality through Samsung technology. We offer three floors in the

space to allow for fully immersive shows, including live-streaming and see-now, buy-now purchasing. How did 837 team up with this group of designers? We wanted to curate a unique mix, and we think we’ve achieved that. What all of these designers have in common is their desire to innovate and be on the forefront of what’s happening in fashion. Before fashion week, 837 wrapped up its first summer concert series—how’d that go? Throughout the summer we hosted Live@837NYC, a weekly concert series on Thursday nights with artists including Gwen Stefani, Tegan and Sara, Phantogram, Marina and the Diamonds, Diplo, St. Lucia, Capital Cities, Cold War Kids, Years & Years, and A$AP Ferg. 837 has become one of the hottest concert venues, but we don’t sell tickets—it’s the un-concert. We offer our consumers access to some of the biggest names in music. Providing access is what Samsung and 837 is all about—we bring cultural moments to life. ß FA S H I O N W E E K D A I L Y. C O M


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