When I first came to Korea I didn’t really care about fashion. Frankly, I couldn’t have cared less. However, after living in the country for almost 5 years, I can say that my views have changed a lot. Being constantly surrounded by the latest and most stylish fashion has definitely led me to be more interested in the topic.
While I’ve written a lot about fashion in Korea, I realised that I never wrote an article for Korean men’s fashion. This is largely due to the fact that I had a lot of difficulties finding people who could help me put together such an article. I wanted to make sure that this article is as authentic as possible and to do that I needed a lot of help from fashion experts and some of my friends who just love Korean male fashion.
For that reason, this seemingly straightforward list has taken me a few weeks to put together. I consulted a lot of people to make sure that what I discuss in this article is what is actually trendy for Korean guys at the moment.
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In this article, I will cover all of the biggest Korean male fashion trends of 2023. I will go over not only the defining trends of the year but also some of the more specific trends and particular outfits that can be seen all over Seoul.
I’ve also included links to Korean fashion websites where you can purchase any of the clothing listed. If you’re interested in a particular type of clothing, or a specific style, then please feel free to check out the websites for yourself.
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Korean fashion is unique in that it’s very different from other countries. Where there are usually quite a few similarities between countries when it comes to outfits, Korea is often alone as it has its own unique trends. This isn’t just the case for men’s fashion, but also for women’s fashion.
Due to this, and also due to the fast pace at which the hottest trends change, Korean men’s fashion has a few special aspects when compared to other fashion. I will generalise ‘other fashion’ a bit as I can’t compare Korean fashion to every other country individually – that would be an essay in itself!
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Perhaps the biggest difference with men’s fashion in Korea is how accessorised outfits are. It’s far more common to see outfits complimented with bags, scarves, and more. Of course, this also applies to hats and glasses (not just sunglasses). Generally, more complex Korean men’s outfits have more pieces. Minimalist outfits are also in! However, more on that later.
Another big difference is that there is a lot of diversity between guys and how they dress. Obviously, this applies everywhere – there are always different styles in any given country. In Korea though, men’s fashion feels very diverse these days and there are many popular trends going on at any given time. Currently, simple clothing, Korean streetwear, athleisure, and mixed formal/casual are very popular and all coexist.
One more big difference that I personally really like is the lack of definition between formal and casual wear. While there is definitely formal clothing and casual clothing, many men will combine formal pieces with casual clothing to ‘dress down’ their outfit while still appearing sophisticated.
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While there are some other points that differentiate Korean male fashion, these are the biggest that I’ve noticed this year. Are there any other differences that you have noticed with Korean fashion? If so, I would love to hear more in the comments below!
There are a ton of different trends going on when it comes to men’s fashion in Korea, but there are a few overall or defining trends that can be seen this year. These are the more broad trends that influence the general direction that fashion has taken and that helped to create some of the outfits further down this list.
Minimal clothing is incredibly popular and likely the biggest Korean men’s fashion trend of 2023. This style is very broad, but it generally consists of two or three-piece outfits in a simple colouration of black, brown, grey, navy blue or other muted colours. These outfits are simple yet fashionable, and that is why they’re so well-liked.
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Often these outfits pair slacks or ankle pants with a t-shirt, long-sleeved shirt, or collared shirt + long-sleeved shirt. When combined properly, this outfit creates a simple yet clean aesthetic that is comfortable and easy to wear.
Due to its flexibility, this outfit is almost year-round. While winter in Korea is too cold to not wear a jacket, the minimal outfit works perfectly in all other seasons. In summer, a simple t-shirt can be combined with slacks. In spring and autumn, the t-shirt can either be replaced by a long-sleeved top (often knitted) or a collared shirt can be worn with a long-sleeved shirt on top.
Having muted pants and shirts is also great for matching with other outfits. For this reason, the minimal outfit remains a mainstay in a lot of wardrobe repertoires. With all of these benefits, it’s easy to see why this Korean outfit for men is so popular – and evergreen!
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This one is very broad, but hear me out. I thought it’s worth mentioning because, for a lot of men’s fashion, especially minimal fashion, simple colours are very popular. While more boldly-coloured clothing is becoming more popular, perhaps due to increasingly common street-wear, muted and simple colour clothing is still sticking around.
When you search ‘Korean men’s fashion’ on Pinterest, Google, or otherwise you will most likely be met with a range of outfits in black, grey, brown, white, and muted colours such as beige, cream, and more. These muted colours are especially popular when it comes to slacks and trousers.
I can hear a lot of people saying that this is the case everywhere – after all, black, brown, white and grey clothing is always common as it can be mixed with any range of other colours. But these colours along with muted colours are still very popular in Korea and especially when it comes to the recent Korean men’s styles such as the minimal look.
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Every 20 to 30 years fashion cycles tend to repeat, and this is very apparent with many of the current most popular styles in Korea. I recently discussed how tie-dye clothing has made a big comeback, and baggy clothing is coming back alongside it. This is especially true when it comes to pants!
The trend is definitely not limited to pants, however, and you will find a lot of oversized shirts, jerseys, and trousers being worn in Korea. In many ways, the recent surge in popularity of oversized clothing is also related to the increasingly common street-wear fashion.
Another popular combination is to mix an oversized shirt with standard-fitting pants or jeans. It looks stylish and the outfit is comfortable and easy to wear. It’s also a relatively evergreen trend similar to minimal outfits. If you are trying to find a fashionable Korean men’s outfit then it might be worth looking into adding some oversized clothing to your collection.
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As I mentioned right at the start of this article, accessories are one of the most interesting aspects of Korean men’s fashion. Accessories are quite broad, and there are a ton of elements that you can add to your outfit. However, two that I want to mention in particular are clutch bags and scarves.
Clutch bags are stylish sleeves that can be used to hold any range of small items. Usually, they don’t use a handle but are rather held in the hand. They are a great way to complement many outfits, especially if you are going for a formal or semi-formal look. They work great with loafers (which are also very popular!).
Scarves are another accessory that is very popular in the bitter cold of Korean winters. While they are used for their functionality (who doesn’t love a warm scarf?) scarves are also a great way to add a touch of colour to an outfit or to complement another element of an outfit.
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Men’s outfits in Korea often utilise a range of accessories and scarves and clutch bags are barely scratching the surface. The key takeaway here is to not be afraid – see what works well with your outfits to add an extra touch!
Another very popular male fashion trend in Korea is to mix formal and casual clothing. This confused me a bit at first – formal clothing and casual clothing both have their place, but mixing them… Why? Well, after seeing how well a mix of both styles
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