On Monday, new Boss international ambassador S.Coups attended the Met Gala carrying a {custom} look impressed by a Korean hanbok jeogori jacket, with an identical grey wool flannel blazer with hanbok double-breasted collar and coordinating stand-collar shirt. The look was accessorized with grey wool heeled boots, and a Piaget diamond watch.
“Working with S.Coups has been a really easy course of,” mentioned Boss artistic director Marco Falcioni of the model’s first collaboration with the musician, who was named an envoy late final month.
“The dialog was very a lot about what does tailoring imply for S.Coups,” Falcioni mentioned, including that he aimed to create a tailor-made look that may resonate with each the model’s DNA and S.Coups. The dialog rapidly turned to the hanbok, and the staff determined to design an outfit knowledgeable by the development and proportions of the standard Korean garment. “ We had been in a position to create one thing which was new to us [Boss], new for S.Coups, and resonated properly for each.”
Going into Monday’s Met Gala, S.Coups was wanting ahead to the second he stepped out on the purple carpet to debut the outfit. “I hope to be seen as an embodiment of Boss’ fascinating fashion and aesthetic,” mentioned S.Coups. “I’m additionally excited to see all of the superb seems to be and the way everybody will convey their very own distinctive take to the occasion.” Right here, the Seventeen chief displays on starting his journey as a Boss ambassador, and an upcoming milestone for the Ok-pop group and himself.
WWD: Why had been you excited to attend the Met Gala this yr?
S.Coups: The Met Gala is such a major evening that brings trend and artwork collectively, and it felt like a terrific likelihood to broaden my perspective. As a Boss ambassador, I used to be additionally desirous to see the experience and craftsmanship behind their fits firsthand.
WWD: What do you respect about your Boss look, and the way is it setting the tone for the night?
S.Coups: It’s a custom-tailored look impressed by jeogori, the Korean hanbok jacket, so it matches me completely and highlights a artistic design — just like the contrasting shades of grey on the within and outdoors of the coat that add a delicate attract when revealed with every step. It actually units the tone for this yr’s Met, which celebrates “tailoring” as a type of self-expression and individuality.
WWD: What has been rewarding about working with Boss as their latest international model ambassador?
S.Coups: It’s actually an honor to begin my journey with Boss at my first Met Gala, and I’m crammed with pleasure and anticipation to share much more thrilling collaborations sooner or later.
WWD: How would you describe your fashion offstage?
S.Coups: I are inclined to favor snug garments. Since I typically put on stage outfits and wish to arrange for dance practices, I naturally gravitate towards extra snug choices.
WWD: You guys [Seventeen] are on the point of launch your fifth album “Completely satisfied Burstday” later this month. What can followers stay up for with this new launch and the summer season forward?
S.Coups: We’re all pumped up and able to give it our all for this album and efficiency. It seems like a grand option to shut out my 20s. The album will likely be launched on our tenth anniversary, Could 26, so I hope you’ll give it a number of love, and stay up for sharing the subsequent 10 years with us.
