5 Kpop Style Trends For Less, Shop Now

Kpop style trends to steal to channel iconic Korean boy bands such as NCT U, Monsta X, and Exo.

Some of these trends to try include high neck shirts, statement jewelry pieces, and retro sportswear jackets.

1) High neck tops

High neck tops can be spotted in popular music videos such as NCT U’s “Boss”. The tops are often paired with a denim jacket or puffy jacket (as seen in the image above) in bright, primary colors. At times, lettering or branding can be spotted on the nape of the high necked tops.

Get the look:

ASOS Design x GLAAD Long Sleeved T-shirt; S$44.53
Carhartt Chase High Neck Sweater; S$95
Maison Margiela Beige High Neck Zip Sweater; S$431

2) Denim jackets

BTS pairs vintage denim jackets with matching jeans

The vintage denim trend is huge in Kpop. The jackets are often paired with colorful long-sleeved t-shirts or white t-shirts (as seen in the image above). To keep up with the trend, try to pick faded denim jackets or choose eclectic denim jackets such as white and black.

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Black by Vanquish Used Denim Jacket; S$165
Acne Studios Tent Denim Jacket; S$309
McQ by Alexander McQueen Patch Denim Jacket; S$595

3) Fluorescent retro jackets

Pictured: Taeyong of NCT 127 (center) in a retro Nike jacket

The retro trend is big in the music industry – and everywhere, really. An easy way to pull off a retro fit is to pair a brightly colored windrunner jacket with jeans and a muted colored top. To follow this trend, choose colorful windrunners from sportswear brands such as Nike, Adidas Originals, and Puma.

Get the look:

NikeLab Collection Heritage; S$169
Adidas Lite Vintage Jacket; S$215
Adidas Originals Atric Retro Hooded Jacket; S$356

4) Statement jewelry

(From L to R): G-Dragon wears large hooped earrings, Wonho of Monsta X pairs his black ensemble with a drapey chain necklace

Stylish jewelry pieces are no stranger to the men of Kpop. Pieces worn include large hoop earrings, chokers, long chain necklaces, o-ring belts, and chunky rings. If statement jewelry pieces are your thing, click here for a more exhaustive list of stylish earrings you could rock.

Get the look:

All Blues Silver Hungry Baby Snake Earring; S$190
Acne Studios Silver Braid Choker Necklace; S$217
Maison Margiela 11 3-in-1 Necklace; S$555

5) Checkered tops and bottoms

(From L to R): D.O sporting a long-sleeved houndstooth shirt, Sehun in a checkered sweater

Checkered is in! To rock the trend, look for psychedelic checkered pieces including checkered sweaters, dungarees, and shorts. If you’re not a fan of apparel featuring large checkered boxes, you could choose tops that feature the smaller, houndstooth pattern instead.

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