A Suit Distraction

I’m assuming these two photos I found at different times are from the same shoot—they have a shared color-treatment and a woods-bivouac theme unusual enough to be consistent.

Min-hyuk’s sweater looks old fashioned, as do both of their boots, but that’s just part of the appeal. A fusion of dress clothes and vintage touches. A grounding, instead of a slick chic.

Which kind of crystallizes what I’ve been noticing about fashion—for about ten years it was about shine, sharp lines. It’s gone over to texture and a sense of history. This may be the reason I care about fashion at all right now…

Red Carpet snapshot edition of the Candids series…

I am really surprised there is not more hubbub over the hot Mane of Glory Jungshin is sporting there. I still want to adopt him, but he’s looking a little manly.

These are all pretty straight-up tux formals: Siwon’s has eye-catching contrast edging, and since he’s at a fashion event, quite in line. Yoochun’s is beautifully tailored, and getting a shot of him messing with the button is great—hands! cuffs! and the C.N. Boys are quite awesome in matching simplicity. Unbuttoned, striking tie of black. Color me starstruck.