Let's Obsess Over G-Dragon

You guys, how did it take me so long to realize G-Dragon is on Instagram?

I found his account last week and went through literally every photo. Some may complain that he's too trendy, often seen in a to-be-expected mix of Givenchy, Kenzo, maybe Astrid Andersen—but I really love his style. I love that he'll take so many risks with his image, that it's a constantly evolving thing and he's comfortable with experimenting. Experimenting like a lot. I honestly think he's quite the queer icon, even though he isn't queer and I've never heard him speak once about his personal beliefs in English so for all I know he could be a terrible human being...but his outfits! So cute! ^_^

From left to right, top to bottom:
01 "Shooting for vitamin water," says this Insta's caption. Oh? America gets Jennifer Aniston on a beach and Korea gets G-Dragon in Commes des Garçons? LIFE IS NOT FAIR.

02 Those shoes! They sorta look like this pair of shoes I once tried on ZOMG G-Dragon and I have all the thing in commons!
03 Hanging out with Grimes, who's doing what I would be doing in that situation.
04 On the streets of Paris with Taeyang serving major lewks.
05 I don't know what's going on here. I think Rick Owens? Really into the coat and also the fact that if you squint it sorta looks like it could be Mary-Kate Olsen. In a good way. (Is there a bad way?)
06 Pharrell also has a jumbo-sized Birkin, and I love Pharrell, so...

Check out some of his videos and decide for yourself—sensationalism? Or iconic style?

[shorts story] fresh to death

photos Fareine Benz // shirt Thomas Dean (previously seen on my tote bag here!) // shorts China // cuff 3.3 mall Sanlitun // shoes Ash Italia // jacket Ike's Underground (seen here)

This week I wanted to do something a bit unexpected, so I got to thinking about b-boy style and hip-hop influences. I found I had the perfect combination of items to do an outfit post for the final installment in my shorts storiez, in which I finally showcase that gigundo cross I blogged about here. I wouldn't wear this look everywhere, everyday, but I did wear it to Barnes & Noble. Sneakers/trainers what have you are rather de rigeur and pants seem to be getting looser and baggier (a lá Aaliyah?), so expect to see some new silhouettes on the blog (i.e., today, right now.) While Pharrell and André 3000 are two of my top fashion icons, the inspiration for this look is rooted in the outsized personalities of K-Pop. Korean rappers/singers G-Dragon and TOP embody a new kind of urban aesthetic that fuses American b-boy style with Japanese street style. Well, I don't know how "new" it is, per se, but I've been getting more familiar with it recently and am intrigued by their personas and, let's be real, wanna bang them (or should I say smang them?) like any good groupie. Some style examples, including GD and TOP, below...

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