Story by Kim Shelly Tan
Trends come and go very quickly, and sometimes, this is the frustration of fashionistas at heart. There are times when we only catch on fashion trends just as they are about to fade. No more fashion #FOMO! Here are some fashionable social media stars to follow so you’re sure you’re ahead in the fashion game. These people who like to go out of the box with their fashion choices certainly deserve your follow!
1. QJin and QWon Han
Instagram: q2han
YouTube: Q2HAN
Based in Seoul, South Korea, twins Kyujin and Kyuwon Han (better known as QJin and QWon o by their social media handle Q-squared-Han) are two of the most fashion-forward vloggers to follow on social media. If you are one to envy the unique looks served during Seoul Fashion Week and wish to see more of these one-of-a-kind styles year-round, the Han twins are the gals you should keep your sights on. They have a keen eye for clothing pieces with mixed prints and are unafraid to match different colors, cuts, textures, and prints! They can also easily go from casual outfits to streetwear to semi-formal, but never lose touch with their quirky, unique personalities in the clothes they wear.
2. Karen Yeung
Instagram: iamkareno
YouTube: IAMKARENO
Karen Yeung is a Hong Kong-born, LA-based makeup and fashion vlogger who wears edgy outfits of leopard and snakeskin prints as well as neon pieces like they are her second skin. She makes exotic prints look like they are so easy to pull off one would be tempted to try out such pieces. Karen often channels old Hollywood and retro fashion in the looks she features and exudes a rich Asian aesthetic in many of her most iconic looks. Her makeup expertise and her unique earrings make her flamboyant outfits stand out even more. She is also known for her cinematic vlogging style, which makes her lookbooks and try-on haul videos even more exciting to watch.
3. Fei Yang
Instagram: heyitsfeiii
YouTube: heyitsfeiii
Although her YouTube videos are mostly of fun beauty-related experiments and both real-life and edited interactions with K-pop stars, Fei Yang’s YouTube channel also features fashion, skincare, and makeup videos. Being a self-confessed “K-pop trash”, Fei loves making videos of K-pop idol- or idol group-inspired outfits and does K-style plus-size try-on hauls. She has even bought the actual clothes K-pop idols have used in what she calls her K-pop closet series! Among the groups she has done a K-pop closet video of are groups Twice, Blackpink, and BTS.
4. Jean Dalida
Instagram: skinniestjean
YouTube: Jean Dalida
If you are into thrifting, fashion vlogger Jean Dalida from the Philippines is your girl. She is proud to say that some of her seemingly high-end brand clothes are from the trusty ol’ ukay-ukay (thrift store). Jean goes far beyond your basic high waist jeans and shirt thrift combo. She rocks work-to-date outfits like a boss, even managing to score rare thrift finds such as Marks and Spencer coordinates and her latest and probably best steal yet, vintage Versace jeans.
5. Ashley
Instagram: best.dressed
YouTube: bestdressed
Ashley is a 19-year old YouTuber based in LA who is known for her admirable thrifting and clothes altering skills. Her style is mostly retro-inspired, as seen in her love for leopard and plaid prints and chunky heels. Ashley is the one to follow if you are looking for multiple ways to style a piece of clothing or if you just happen to occasionally enjoy fangirling at unique thrift finds. If her thrifting and styling skills are not enough, Ashley’s opinion on women’s issues and her political humor would definitely win you over.
6. Edward Avila
Instagram: edweird0
YouTube: Edward Avila
Edward Avila is a Filipino YouTuber based in Seoul, South Korea. Although he is a beauty YouTuber, you would often get sneak peaks of his fashion sense in his videos. It is in his Instagram where you could see him flaunt his schoolboy fashion. You will also admire the pastel aesthetic he is currently maintaining in this social media platform. Edward is the person to follow if you want to achieve the male K-pop idol look, as you will not only be taking notes of his unique clothing pieces but would be learning how to nail the makeup looks as well.
7. David Guison
Instagram: davidguison
YouTube: David Guison
David Guison is a homegrown Filipino fashion guru whose curated Instagram feed could render any Instagrammer envious. Do not be distracted by the David’s Instagram’s perfect color scheme though, as his account holds an even more valuable treasure— his fashion sense. David is unafraid to go for unconventional pieces, such as printed leather shoes and kimonos. He also pulls off denim on denim, pattern mixing, and terno (coordinated) looks like a pro.
8. Ivan Lam
Instagram: ivanbaaaaah
YouTube: Ivan Lam
Ivan Lam is a Malaysian vlogger based in LA whose YouTube channel focuses on makeup and skincare. His Instagram account, however, shows that the talented makeup artist also dabbles into fashion. Ivan wears everything from color-blocked sweaters to see-through floral prints to the even more unconventional utility jumpsuits. He makes his OOTDs look even better with his enviable “glass” skin and excellent makeup skills.
Are there any other fashion-forward people on social media whom you’d like everyone to know? Comment the name of your favorite fashion gurus below!
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