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Korean Band-Inspired Apparel

HOMME BOY's LE2.23 Draws from HYUKOH's Newest Album

— February 26, 2018 — Fashion
Los Angeles-based fashion label HOMME BOY recently unveiled the first part of its LOOSE ENDS collection entitled 'LE2.23.' The name of the series is a shortened version of "LOOSE ENDS 2/23."

The brand's aesthetic of distressed cuts and grunge looks continue to take over in this new Spring/Summer 2018 range. Designer Kyle Pak expresses that the collection was inspired by South Korean band HYUKOH's newest album entitled 23; the visuals sparked inspiration for the designer and he incorporated them into the capsule.

The curation and craft of LE2.23 is edgy and collectively blends modern streetwear with high-fashion looks. Some notable items from the series are the unique leather rider jackets and shirt jackets accented with detailed patterns and textiles. There is also a notable selection of functional vests, bold trousers and silver accessories. Some standout details from the capsule include lots of distressing, hardware, triangle rings and ball chains.


Image Credit: HOMME BOY
Trend Themes
1. Distressed Cuts - Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate distressed cuts into their collections, adding a grunge and edgy aesthetic.
2. Grunge Looks - Potential for designers to infuse grunge looks into their designs, merging modern streetwear with high-fashion.
3. South Korean Music-inspired Fashion - Emerging trend of fashion labels drawing inspiration from South Korean music, creating unique and culturally influenced designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry can explore incorporating distressed cuts and grunge looks into their collections, offering unique and edgy styles.
2. Music - Opportunity for musicians, especially those from South Korea, to collaborate with fashion labels and create music-inspired fashion collections.
3. Accessories - Accessory industry can capitalize on the trend by creating silver accessories with standout details such as distressing, hardware, triangle rings, and ball chains.
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