BIGBANG Looking Boho

BIGBANG is featured in Vogue Korea's July 2015 issue with a laid-back and rustic pictorial. There is a Bohemian feel to their clothing, but is it really when you look at the brands/designers and price tags?

G-Dragon is wearing the Mix-Stripe Sweater from Comme des Garçons. Buy here.

Hot or Not: May Magazine edition

We haven't done this in a long time, I'm so glad to bring it back with Lauren. This time we're bringing you different opinions from different Korean magazine from May.

1. Lee Hyori for Vogue May 2013.

KD: Personally I think this shoot is fun and quirky, showing 

a different side of Korea's Beyonce, Lee Hyori. From what I know, this shoot was inspired by "The Great Gatsby". It brings back the 20's with a modern touch by adding and accessorizing her with playful jewellery pieces. Great way to spice up the past!

Lauren: Honestly, Lee Hyori is sexy no matter what she's wearing. She is definitely a good person to play the flapper, and I think this shoot does a really nice job balancing a fun, avant-garde style with risqué sex-appeal. I adore heels and shimmering dresses, so I, of course, was in love. The shoot also has some very visually dynamic black and white shoots, which adds to the vintage style. All in all, a good round for Vogue.

Full spread: here

2.  So Ga-In  for Harper's Bazaar May 2013   

KD: I think this look made Ga-In look younger. I personally love 

shoots like this in particular because it make the idols look cuter, and it really shows off their fun and flirty side. They used a lot of floral print in this shoot, really making spring more exciting and colorful. When I think of spring, I think of pastels and colors, 

so this shoot really stood out to me the most.

Lauren: Ga-In looks great, but I'm not a huge fan of the basic  pastel-decked idols on a plain background.  Her light skin blends into the white background, so I guess, A+ for emphasizing her pallor? I do appreciate a good floral though. This shoot was  typical, nice, and high-fashion; it just didn't "wow" me. My favorite shot was the blue outfit.

Full spread: here

3. Park Han Byul for W Magazine May 2013

KD: I don't know about this look. Too many things
are going on, and her shorts blend in with the background. Plus, they're using too many prints and textures. I love the hair and make-up in this look, but it doesn't really pull the outfit together. Better luck next time,W!

Lauren: Park Han Byul definitely is sexy, but I really don't like this shoot. Her poses are awkward, and the various wooden chairs do not help matters. Even standing up, she looks like she is about to topple over; I think there is not a single picture in which both her feet are solidly on the ground. The styling is fine, albeit a bit lacking in accessories. The highlight is the various heels Park Han Byul wears. If you want to see beautiful Park Han Byul, I would just screen shot her drama, Couple Breaking.

Full spread: here

Which was your favorite shoot from May?

Want more? Hate this? Tell us in the comments below.

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Call me G to the D

Guest Writer: April

G-Dragon and his endless use accessories! He MUST want to make me go broke since he OBVIOUSLY knows I will buy each and every item. (Right? Ha.)

By now we probably have all seen G-Dragon and Taeyang's March Vogue Korea photos. In the photos, GD rocked a VOGUE hat that he previously wore in a Instagram photo, which was posted not too long ago. Fortunately, the hat is accessible and reasonably priced!

Grab it at Patricia Field.com for $36. (Though it seems it is now sold out.)

Or one from ebay for $35. Yeah!

Also for this post and others, I will give information on where to purchase things offline as well. I know a lot of you are planning to visit Korea, or you might even be here right now and would like to know where to find Kpop merchandise. 

OFFLINE

Go to Myeongdong Station Light Blue Line exit 6. It's the main (&busy) exit for the Myeongdong shopping area. As you walk down the street you will pass many street vendors selling various things like cell phone cases, bootleg DVD's or HATS. Stop at one of the tables and browse their hat selections; they will have many to choose from, including the Vogue hat.

As you'll see on the map, Exit 6 is right in front of Migliore mall which
is on the main street in Myeongdong. You will walk down that street for the hat.

Last but not least GD's infamous Giyongchy twist to the iconic fashion brand Givenchy.

ONLINE
You can get one from Ebay for $17 or put in an order for a Giyongchy snap back from F*CK HYPE'S Facebook page.

OFFLINE

Again, shopping mecca Myeongdong in Seoul is where you will head. But an extra gift will be purchasing it while GD gazes upon you with puppy eyes from atop BSX or the various The Saem stores surrounding you. :D

Also if you would like to create your own Giyongchy clothing, here's a great YouTube DIY on how to do it!
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Hope you all enjoyed this post and.....

Don't forget to get yo CRAYON!

source: http://www.pinkfashionninja.com/2013/02/kpop-fashion-finds-giyongchy-vogue-more.html
map credit: lookatkorea.com

Surrender to the wrath

of Minho

Yeah, so I said I know like, everything from this photoshoot.

I really wasn't kidding.

Here's another shot.

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In Shinee's Taemin and Minhos' shoot for Vogue Korea, Minho sported Bernhard Willhelm's Faux Fur Zip Jacket in Beige from the F/W 2011 collection along with Walter Van Beirendock's Eyes Sweat Pants.

You can get the jacket here and the pants here.

--Koko

Credits: Walter Van Beirendock, Bernhard Willhelm, Daily Projects, Vogue Korea, Doshaburi, Sment

Abort mission to planet KTZ

Uh. I have no idea why that title is so ridiculous, but I'm not changing it.

I could post almost every single article of clothing from this photoshoot, so I think I will.

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In Shinee's Taemin and Minhos' spread for Vogue Korea, Taemin dressed up as a robot with KTZ's Joan Boy Jacket from their F/W 2011 collection.

The headpiece is by Ha Sang Baek I believe.

You can get the jacket here.

--Koko

Credits: KTZ, kwin, Vogue Korea, Sment

The end of a hot summer

This is late, this is soooooo late, but whatever, you guys still love me right? *shifty eyes*

This is partially Jessica's find (I added Tiffany to the bunch and hunted down all the images)... It's mostly Jessica's find.

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Big Bang's TOP (in Stupid Liar Promo Pics), SNSD's Tiffany (In Vogue Korea April 2011), and f(x)'s Krystal (Hot Summer Music Video) all wore the same hat from Bell & Nouveau's Art Object Collection.

Korean brand, their pictures are really artistic and interesting to look at. No buylink, please comment if you have one.

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Krystal also wore Kokon To Zai's Quilted Dress for Topshop's Emerge line (I think back in F/W 2010).

Since it's out of season, no buylink, comment if you've got one.

More to come. This is a scheduled post. :)

--Koko

Credits: Bell & Nouveau, kid gnarly (for images and information), Topshop, KTZ, SME, YG, Vogue (Korea), Jessica