Korean fashion trends are growing, making Seoul the biggest fashion capital in Asia and even the world. South Korean fashion has maintained an influence of trends to the rest of the world which is known to reflect the sense of individuality. Korean fashion is expressed all over the world (the spread of appreciation for South Korean culture) which affected the fashion world. Since the beginning of 2021, Korean fashion brands are gaining recognition as Korean pop characters, and other celebrities are showing appearances with them in the biggest fashion capitals such as New York City and Paris. But why is Korean fashion popular?
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Is it the colored fabric or vibrant prints? I believe it is a mixture of both and how it’s represented through the great k-pop idols. Appearances were made in the popular Shunichell long skirts, streetwear, blazers and classic tailoring, cargo pants, and chunky sneakers.
Shunichell Long Skirts
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Streetwear
Korea is taking the lead in the new global scene with its dominance in streetwear. Starting in Seoul, Seoul streetwear is gaining the attention of Wiz Khalifa, Rita Ora, Rihanna, and every pop idol worldwide. It is indeed winning the streetwear game taking the lead with the trends and
appearance this season starting with the Seoul fashion week and its anticipated garage sale with a streetwear-savvy crowd lined up outside. Korean streetwear stepped its first foot two years ago and is coming in strong this season witnessed in fashion capitals all over the world spotting the light on New York city and Paris. The attention was not only brought to local designers but worldwide designers, introducing streetwear to their brands this season.
Blazers & Classic Tailoring
A blazer is thrown to any outfit to add spice and look all dressed up. It has been eye-catching in Korea with classical tailoring and oversized blazers in all sorts of patterns and colors reflecting a casual or comfortable outfit all depending on how its style. White blazers are perfect alternatives in the summer of blue or black blazers and they could come in use at any time of the season.
Cargo Pants
Cargo pants have been dominating in Korea and styled by k-pop idols and celebrities carrying this trend to the world and introducing it to local and worldwide designers. This trend has
infinite styles worn with crop tops and sneakers or even a jacket with heels, you style it! This trend showed its first appearance in Korea in the colors white and neon and was carried out later and made in candy colors. It will be the most comfortable trending piece you own that will give you an instant casual-cool look!
Chunky Sneakers
These sneakers will save the day and give you the cool factor in your look. Wear it with a dress or even jeans to have the perfect outfit for this season. Chunky sneakers are designed in many different colors and designs and the more dramatic the chunkier it is!
As these trends continue to make their appearances in the different corners of the world, the Korean flair will remain to influence different cultures this season. Korean people are fashion people and have made it to the global market thanks to high-profile names like BTS, Sora Choi, and Blackpink.
