I’m back with another lookbook style post! I came up with this idea one day and immediately latched onto it. If you know me then you know I love kpop and I love fashion. Planning these outfits was a blast and I hope you enjoy this concept!
For each of the 7 kpop albums I own I took inspiration from the photobook and packaging to create looks. These aren’t necessarily recreations of outfits from the photobook but outfits derived from the “vibe” of the album.
BTS — Wings
Top: Thrifted
Pants: Thrifted
Blazer: Thrifted
Shoes: So Aesthetic Shop
This album is rich and luxurious so for the fit I tried to incorporate lots of textures. Starting with leather pants and a “silk” pajama top (big believer in pjs for daywear), I decided to top it off with a white blazer. To add even more dimension, I opted for my beloved iridescent platforms.
NCT 127 — Chain (Taeyong Version)
Top: Forever 21
Jeans: Old Navy
Blazer: Thrifted
NCT’s Japanese album has a lot of graphics and sporty yet structured looks. To compliment the graphic element I chose my “sisterhood” graphic tee and paired it with black jeans and a black blazer for a casual yet classy look.
EXO — The War
Top: Dillard’s
Pants: Gap
Shoes: Converse
This concept is quite different from all the other albums I own. It’s rife with primary colors and beachy prints. It’s hazy, laid back, and summery so I chose an outfit that was the same. Yellow pants are the focal point and I balanced their silhouette with a flowy black floral print top. Some cute apple Chuck Taylors were the finishing touch to this fit.
BTS — Love Yourself: Answer
Dress (as top): Dillard’s
Skirt: Macy’s (?)
Shoes: Converse
A springy luxe concept, this album is characterized by lace and pastels, romantic silhouettes, and frills. In my outfit I matched the theme with a peasant style dress, worn as a shirt and a flowy white circle skirt. In the photo book outfits they wore chunky shoes to contrast the flowy clothes so I opted for my white Converse One Stars to finish the fit.
Monsta X — The Code
Top: Forever 21
Sweater: Aeropostale
Jacket: Thrifted (Hollister)
Jeans: Dillard’s (Calvin Klein)
Shoes: Gifted
The Code is soft and neutral with cozier shots and a black, white, and nude color palette. To honor this, I went with a white knit and a brown corduroy jacket. Then, I chose light wash jeans and tan ankle boots to keep the soft look consistent.
EXO — Don’t Mess Up My Tempo
Sweater: Forever 21 (Men)
Skirt: Forever 21
Jacket: Dillard’s
Belt: Aliexpress
Shoes: So Aesthetic Shop
Leather, chains, belts, and general motorcycle rebel gear define EXO’s fifth album. It’s hard and it’s cool but it’s also really hot. The main point of my outfit is the chain belt so I built the ensemble around it. To balance proportions I chose a bulky sweater and pencil skirt. I topped it off with the leather jacket because, you know, leather and EXO are a whole ship. Of course my platforms were the only shoe for this because I definitely needed to be taller and really powerful for this concept.
BTS — Love Yourself: Tear
Top: Gifted
Jeans: Old Navy
Jacket: Thrifted (H&M)
Boots: Off Broadway
LY: Tear is probably my favorite kpop album concept wise: it’s dark and brooding, casual yet rich, and painful but beautiful. I chose a black button down and black jeans with a black belted denim jacket. As you can tell, the mood was all black, so I finished the fit with black lace up ankle boots.
Let me know which look was your favorite!
Stay fly,
~Akilah
