Admire the Style of Korea? How to Become an Expert in K-Pop Style
The influence of the Hallyu, or Korean wave, is still strong today. South Korean culture is quickly gaining popularity as more and more people indulge in everything from K-pop to K-beauty to Korean cuisine and movies.
For starters, the fashion scene has only been more and more popular around the world because of occasions like Seoul Fashion Week and musicians who have evolved into style icons like Ateez, Blackpink, NCT, and Red Velvet. Of course, we must not overlook the fashion inspiration provided by the male and female characters in our favorite K-dramas, who have all impacted people’s daily wardrobes.
Here, worldwide fans and spectators are following suit, resulting in an intense preoccupation with a South Korean-inspired aesthetic. Looking to nail this style, too? Here are the latest Korean fashion trends and where to shop online.
Many Filipinos have become inspired, adopting a similar style to look like their favorite K-Pop or K-Drama leads. Photo: Shutterstock
Puff Sleeves
A blouse or dress with puff sleeves isn’t a new style; it’s a silhouette that has been popular for decades. Akin to the Filipiniana sleeves if we think local, the puff sleeves of today can very well be seen as their toned-down contemporary.
Puff sleeves can make an outfit look casual and chic while making a statement. Photo: Shutterstock
Tennis Skirts
The Y2K staple is back. Tennis skirts are seeing a resurgence along with the look of early 2000s athleisure, something women of all ages can lean into. Complete your look by pairing a tennis skirt with an oversized white button-down to strike a balance or a simple baby tee to play up the aesthetic of the 2000s.
The Y2K resurgence is evident in Korean fashion, too. Photo: Shutterstock
Suit Pieces
A suit is a wardrobe staple not only reserved for the Korean fashion fan. A good one can take you far, easily translating into power dressing, sharp casual, or something formal all the way. It all becomes a matter of colorway, your inner blouse of choice, and footwear.
Take your pick: slim-cut or oversized? The classic blazer comes in many iterations. Photo: Shutterstock
Streamlined Slacks
If easygoing yet chic is the look you’re after, you can take inspiration from girl groups and their style when off-duty. Here, a pair of slacks is the versatile, foundational piece to own.
Office staple no more! A pair of slacks is now a stylish trouser choice, too. Photo: Shutterstock
Where to Shop
Get your K-style on and check out Heraposh, a site that offers the closest thing you’ll get to authentic Korean fashion in the country. It sells everything from dresses, tops, and jeans, to loungewear and accessories. Three other Korean-inspired brands that are worth browsing? Lola and Daisies, Sunnyside Clothing PH, and Suzy Clothing. Don’t leave out Lazada, Zalora, and Shopee either!
There are many online retailers and local brands to look at when shopping for Korean fashion. Photo: Shutterstock
