Seoulites' Sense Of Fashion

Taken in Myeong-Dong district

When I was in Seoul, I wished that I was Bionic Woman and had cameras in my eyes. Because Seoulites wear their fashion like no one else would. In many global cities, the ones with the best fashion are usually women, but in Seoul, the men also score high in fashion.

Every time I boarded the subway or walked along the streets, there were always fashionable Korean guys within my eyesight. They would wear pink, light blue, purple T-shirts (with very low V-neck line that makes girls salivating, ok maybe not all girls, maybe it's just me:P) paired with leather trousers and boots. In Indonesia, most men would never wear pink. Also, the Korean guys always wear hats, scarves and cool jackets. So Korean guys really provided me with a fresh look on men's wear.

Not all Korean guys are strikingly handsome, but they have guts to wear unusual clothes. I really wanted to take their photos, but sometimes they were standing too far, sometimes I was in a hurry and most times I was too shy. I know, I know, I should just ask them anyway. I'll try to be bold next time.

One night, when Hugo, Wharrysson and I walked along Apgujeong, a hip district near our hotel, we played a game of "Stylespotting", which was basically reviewing whether the gals and the guys were hot. Hugo and Wharrysson were to judge the gals, while I the guys. 

Unfortunately, that night was the night when all beautiful gals had fun, while the handsome guys were nowhere to be seen. Hugo and Wharrysson had a great time doing pretty gals-watching while I smiled watching their behavior. Boys will be boys. But I want my flower boys! :(

Anyway, if you're wondering what kind of fashion Seoulites wear, The Sartorialist is currently in South Korea.

And if you're planning to go to South Korea, below are several 'hot spots' for people-watching:
- Hongik University area (there are many cafes and creative industries in the area. There is also a cafe where Korean drama Coffee Prince was shot:))
- Myeong-Dong (people come and go in a jiffy, and all of them are dressed for success!)
- Apgujeong (many cafes and restaurants, it's said that Korean movie stars often hang out in Galleria, unfortunately I didn't meet any)
- Itaewon (with a mosque in the district, there are many halal restaurants, but there are 'suspicious' bars that have girls wearing very skimpy outfits coming and going, perhaps it's a bit like red light district)
- Insa-dong (a place to buy Korean souvenirs, but many Koreans come here to hang out, one of the most visited is Samszi gil)
- Garosu-gil (it's a nice street, lined up with cafes)

Perhaps there are more places, but those are the place I went to.

Have a nice day, people!