So you loved Blackpink’s fashion in their latest music video, “How You Like That“. You want to own one outfit, or all, but your bank account doesn’t allow you to shop till you drop.
If you’ve bought some statement pieces, but want more to emulate their look, here are a few affordable options to get a similar look, but for cheaper.
Jennie’s crystal cloak was tailor-made for her by Seoul-based designer Bell&Nouveau and costs about S$40,700. Those familiar with K-pop idol fashion will definitely have heard of the vintage shop that specialises in remodeling antiques–even BigBang and 2NE1 have gone to the store to customise items.
The crystal headdress on Jennie’s head is from New Yor-based brand Area, which specialises in crystal element accessories. It costs about S$6,300.
OK so you can’t exactly casually walk around in a cloak, but a jacket is perfectly acceptable–pull off a mellower version of the look with this ASOS EDITION sequin fringe jacket, $111.16.
As for the crystal headband, get the ASOS DESIGN headband in crystal drench embellishment, $8.34 to twin with Jennie.
Jennie’s metal mirror nail art is equipped with a unique finger curve ring which is full of avant-garde coolness. These fashionable accessories are from Unistella by Korean manicurist Park Eunkyung–she has a long-term collaborative relationship with Blackpink and also counts Suzy and Lee Hyo-ri as clients. The brand has launched a series of cool fingertip rings, with minimalist line styles, luxurious shiny diamonds, elegant colored gemstones and cool metals.
Achieve a similar look with these Fingertip Rings Claws, $23.99.
Lisa’s comeback style has seen her hair now of shoulder length and dyed to a dark black shade. The overall look gives off a mysterious charm, just like that of an Egyptian queen, and the colourful and exotic necklace she wears in the video adds to it. This necklace was specially customised for her by Bell&Nouveau, and recreated with Versace antique jewelry to design a unique necklace style.
You can achieve Lisa’s look by layering with statement pieces. Pair this Red’s Revenge Acrylic Stone Necklace, $11.90 with simple necklaces to do it easily–just make sure the colour scheme matches so the accessories don’t clash!
It’s not easy to rock this accessory, but Lisa did it perfectly and transformed into a punk girl exuding a rebellious charisma. The lip ring also makes her lips appear plump and sexy.
You don’t have to have a lip piercing to follow suit–achieve the look by wearing a faux lip ring like this Faux Extra Thick Lip Ring, $10.11 from Etsy.
Rosé, Jennie and Lisa sport gold teeth in the video– these kinds of braces must be tailor-made and cast using a 1:1 dental mould so that they can fit perfectly. It is said that the Seoul-based jewellery brand who did it, David Avalon, also customised diamond-encrusted braces for Lisa with her name letter design on it.
Tooth caps are not only easy-to-use, but also much more affordable. To start, you can check out 14K Gold Plated Open Top Tooth Cap, US$10.95 from blingcartel.com.
The thin body chain on Jisoo is no doubt eye-catching, and in the video it was paired with a Dior vintage gold short necklace and Cartier’s Clash de Cartier rose gold ring.
For a more wearable option, go for thinner, simpler chain such as the Rose Gold Cup Chain Body Chain, $23 from Lovisa.