So this week we're sailing the high seas with Royal Pirates, Drawing the Line!
Arggg here there be pirate puns...
Ruby: This video seems to recall a bit of 1970s fabric and styling but keeps it modern and fresh. By using current cuts for jackets, shirts and pants, the retro elements feel hispter and chic rather than dated or trite. The whole video is full of simple but eye-catching outfits. Mixing neutrals like dark green and brown give the video a fashion-edge without taking away from the performance or hindering their ability to play. They also use pieces that mix textures like leather, wool and cotton. This adds depth to otherwise plain outfits and provides visual interests through contrast. Not to mention that their female extras stay super sexy while keeping it super classy. Imagine that kpop, it is possible.
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| no mixed feelings about mixed neutrals |
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| soft waves of flowing hair |
Em: I have to say, they were super sexy. One would think that men's fashion is easier since there's less variety in it than in women's, but somehow there's still a big difference between done and done well. Their classy hipster vibe gave them a sense of careful carelessness, which is a pretty good balance to strike if you ask me. There was a lot of black, with some distinctive jewelry and accessories set off against the clean backdrops. Loved the jackets. Even the all-sequin dress worn by one of the extras was made classy by both the length and the makeup/styling around it.
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| sexy and sleek |
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| classy and sassy |
how to get that retro feel without the just-stumbled-out-of-a-bad-back-to-the-future-remake frump.
Get a cool leather jacket, lots of texture or contrasting fabrics. Leather jackets are always in fashion and the extra additions give it a retro feel and also add a unique, personal touch! You can also get a shirt with leather sleeves for a similar effect.
Faux fur collars. Yup. Take a big jacket up another notch with one of these and not only will you look super groovy but it'll also keep your face warm. (I live in the never ending snow storm, believe me)
Sleek hair and smokey eyes. By keeping the hair up and back, you can play more with makeup without it overwhelming your face. It's sexy and you don't have to worry about getting your hair everywhere (like in that kick ass red lipstick.)
Chunky black leather shoes will complete any of these looks by balancing out a top heavy outfit. Any one of these accents takes a cute modern look out of the ordinary and into a quirky retro look.
So this was a special case this time. Usually, I get all excited over the band itself and completely ignore the extras. This time, I just couldn't! The camera men could use some work but the WOMEN. Long, gorgeous, swooping gowns with bold prints or fabric that flows liKE A MAGICAL WATERFALL. *deep breath* sorry, got a little excited there. There was another girl, friend of mine, in a cute white sweater with black pants and chunky heels, and she actually helped pick out the snazzy all-black suit with pink heels of yet another extra! They ladies also went a little less formal and a little more rocker chick later on. Finally, one of my personal favorites was a loosely fitting sequin dress that caught the light and was set off by FANTASTIC hair. Oh god the hair. It was perfect. And the makeup. I think I need to sit down.
#fakeglasses_realguyliner
#studmuffin
#ThatHat
#fakeglasses_realguyliner... it's not just a hipster thing, it's also a kpop thing. Fake black, Buddy Holly-esque glasses pop up in other videos, dramas and advertisements. Even in airport fashion. Guyliner has been a kpop hallmark longer than any of us have been here. It is a rule, not a guideline. The combination of the two has become increasingly popular in artsy videos... think Icon's Rockstar.
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| From Icon's Rockstar |
#studmuffin keep coming up in recent videos. The idea of leather and metal is a classic combo for communicating that edgy look, despite kpop's fluffy stereotype. 2ne1's Minzy sported some studded leather leggings in their recent mv for Missing You. Sure it wasn't silver leather, but the idea is the same...
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| From 2ne1's Missing You |
#ThatHat for the hats in recent MVs as accessories. They featured pretty prominently in GPBasic Pika's Burnjuck in captain form as well as in Ga In's new Truth or Dare...and those are just some of the most recent examples.
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| From Ga In's Truth or Dare |
Drawing to a close
Ruby: It was all in the details. When a concept is clean and simple, the smallest things pull outfits together and create a cohesive overall look. A metal-toed shoe or a chunky black bracelet can make a world of difference in how complete an outfit looks to the viewer. The silver pleather was a bit odd, but somehow it worked. By picking high quality fabrics for the clothes, like leather, fur and boiled wool, they avoided the cheapness of the 70s but kept the vibe.The whole feel of the video, from the sets, to the instruments (i saw your snazzy snake skin guitar strap) to the clothing choices pulled together to create an awesome throwback but in a modern way.
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| Spiky collar and floppy hat? you bet! |
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| Now you can kick with style! |
Em: I think we were both quite pleased to find this video. As much as we might have done without that ONE camo vest on that ONE extra...that's just being nit-picky. Everything from the approval-worthy use of plaid at the beginning (that's a first!) to the super shiny vests at the end was lovely. Even the fun zippers on the sleeves and the death spike neck piece. Most of it was wearable yet extremely stylish, and they even thought about the extras as more than just background. Good job guys.
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| well don't you look dapper. |
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| hey it's plaid, but it's the 70s.... |
so much pretty makeup.... for a boy band.
random girl thinks they're crazy...she might be right, but at least they're well-dressed!
What do you think of retro style in kpop videos? Does the 1970s do it for you or would you prefer a different era?
Let us know and leave us some love!
See ya next week ya'll,
Ruby and Em <3
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