Cherry blossoms have given way to lush trees and summer is approaching Korea. With the changing of seasons, people start dressing differently and new fashion trends start popping up. It’s time to keep the trench coats and bring out the t-shirts and soak in the summer sun!
The best part about summer Korean fashion? You can easily wear them in Singapore weather! Check out these 6 Korean fashion summer styles currently trending in Korea!
Teddy Bear Designs
Teddy bear designs have started popping up everywhere in Korea. Brands with teddy bear logos are featuring unique designs to showcase their icons.
The AQO Studiospace T-shirt features a pink bear lying down. Looks like us when we lie down on the couch to watch TV.
The Ambler T-shirt showcases a cute teddy bear as a Super Bear pretending to fly, just like Superman.
Other popular brands like ADLV have started to include teddy bear designs in their collections. The ADLV oversized teddy bear T-shirt features a small teddy design at the front and a huge cuddly teddy bear at the back.
23.65, which is known for their v2 shoes worn by BTS, has also started to release cuter clothing designs, such as this sweatshirt with cute panda bears!
Stripes
A striped t-shirt is an easy way to get people’s attention, and summer fashion is all about outshining the sunny weather.
With the retro trend still going strong in Korea, many have chosen striped T-shirts to add a youthful and fun vibe to their outfits.
This Guess T-shirt is unlike the usual simple Guess T-shirt. It goes back to its roots, showcasing a vintage vibe with darker tones and stripes with varying thicknesses. It goes well with faded jeans or simple white bottoms too. Pair it with boots or platform sneakers for a chicer look.
Can’t take the heat? The striped design works well with a cropped tee too! This particular one from the women’s label Near & Dear incorporates a collar and zipper detail. The retro design is certainly giving us some #throwback vibes.
Plaid Checkered
If stripes aren’t your cup of tea, no worries! There are plenty of other different patterns out there — such as plaid. Featuring both horizontal and vertical lines, it is a great alternative to stripes. And because plaid is often associated with lumberjacks, the pattern has a slightly masculine vibe and is especially great for a “boyfriend” look.
A long-sleeved plaid design is good as outerwear. It provides a layering effect and transforms the vibe of an outfit easily. Pick a plaid top made of good quality, breathable material, roll the sleeves up, and you’re good to go.
Tie-Dye T-shirts
While tie-dye shirts go way back, the eclectic design is making a comeback in 2021 with many K-fashion brands introducing more beautiful tie-dye T-shirts this season!
Tie-dye generally uses a mix of various colors which give it a summery vibe compared to basic color tees.
Tote Bags
Summer is the perfect season for casual outings, such as riding bicycles, having a picnic, or going to the beach.
It’s no surprise that tote bags are so commonly seen during the summer. Most tote bags are commonly made of canvas material, making them both durable and easy to wash, so you don’t have to worry about getting them dirty!
Nothing beats a simple, yet classic tote bag. Not only are they spacious enough to fit all of your belongings, they also pair well with most outfits.
There are so many different tote designs out there. You can even get a tote bag with a long strap so that you can carry it like a crossbody bag.
Crossbody Bags
Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t dress up during the summer. Small crossbody bags are a great way to elevate your casual outfit into something a little dressier. Add a cute crossbody bag to your summer outfit and you’re ready for a date or a girls’ night out with your besties.
This summer, many Korean bags are going smaller!
Although a smaller bag is not able to contain the many documents and items, it’s perfect for a casual weekend day out. Unlike larger bags, it exudes a more carefree laid-back vibe and can be paired easily with outfits to enhance your elegance.
For working ladies, the mini phone pouch is here to stay. These mini bags come with phone and cardholders, and also a zipper pocket to hold coins or keys. It makes for a convenient way to bring your phone and cards when you go for your lunch break!
It can also serve as a nice lanyard.
Korean Summer Trends 2021
Summer screams fun and youthful vibes. This is reflected in various patterns and colors seen in summer fashion trends. These patterns and colors add a youthful vibe to any outfit and can be dressed up or down depending on how you choose to accessorize the outfit.
Which summer Korean item do you have in your wardrobe right now?
*This article was written by StyleupK. StyleupK is an online fashion website that brings Korean fashion conveniently to your doorstep.
*Update: StyleupK is no longer operational, however many of the brands and products featured are available in Korea!
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