Maple's KPop Sundays, Or 'What is He Wearing?!?'

We tried one of these before with a SHINee song, which you can see here: http://thedollwardrobe.blogspot.com/2013/01/maples-kpop-sundays-shinees-lucifer.html
Today's song is Super Junior's Mr. Simple. This music video has over 58 million views on Youtube.
So you can get a sense that this band is very popular... and they really are.
Super Junior is a small herd of Korean male singer/dancers. Not sure why they need like 20 people in the band. But that means more men to look at, so I'm not gonna complain.
My Mr. Simple music video viewing was a string of "What is He Wearing?!?" And it is still like that every time I watch it. As you can see....

This is high-fashion. I guess.
Don't come to my house with a rope noose around your neck as an accessory though. I won't let you through the door.
Overall, besides the hilariousness of the outfits, the dancing, the hand gestures... it is a really catchy song. And the boys look like they had fun bouncing around inside this enormous salad spinner.
Fun Factoids for You: Choi Si Won, one of the Super Junior leads also played the male lead in one of my favorite KDramas -- "Oh! My Lady" It is the story of a famous dude who finds out that he has a young daughter, and then he gets a housekeeper/nanny to watch her secretly. It is a heartwarming, charming show that we highly recommend.
Choi Si Won has been in about a dozen TV shows, but that is the only one we have watched so far. Many of the others have been very popular. http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Choi_Si_Won
But overall, our favorite-estestestest member of Super Junior is Lee Dong Hae, who starred in last year's Kdrama "Panda and Hedgehog" -- which we just loved loved loved. It involves a lot of cakes. As well as romance, cuteness, competition, scheming.... And awesomeness.
This was only his third TV show -- but we look forward to his future projects. http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Lee_Dong_Hae
The take-away for our Trends to Sew fans is..... jackets.
Jackets. Jackets. Jackets. You see them throughout this video.
Here are some unique girl jacket styles that you can create to offer as parts of outfits or just as separates.
DW Top Tip: If you want to see any of these shots larger, simply click on one and you will be brought to a larger slideshow that you can click through.
Try some military styling.

Love these colors as well.

Experiment with plaids.

Note rolled-up 3/4 length sleeves.

A way to make blazers and jackets more youthful and trendy.

Love the sort of posh-schoolgirl-look these jacket have.

Especially like the red, black and grey plaid with the warm tan color of the jumper.

Discover original cuts, shapes, and lapel draping techniques.

Like this puppy below.

Very eye-catching and flattering.

Think about your materials.

Perhaps polar fleece with modern styling.

Polar fleece isn't only for ski outfits.

Ponder unique details you can add.

Cable knit patch-pockets.

Zippers that go all around a collar.

Leather panels as accents.

Also try flared waistline designs to help give the dolls shape.

This crinkled leather jacket has a lot of neat zipper details.

Cinched waistline helps to give shape to the jacket and the girl.

Varsity jackets. Which we recommend in like every Trends to Sew.

Can't really tell you to make these any more than we've already told you to make these.

Try blazers with rolled-up 3/4 length sleeves. Add accent fabric cuffs.

Love her outfit especially with the lace-y blue tunic top over light jeans and the rose blazer.

Ear-ed hoodies are in.

If you are already turning out hoodies -- try some ears to make your items unique and fun.

And if Liberty Jane releases a Woomera Jacket pattern....

This would be a good style to try.

Love the soft, furry animal print lining in the hood.

DW TOP TIP: For seamstresses. Offer more separates. Some people like whole outfits, but others are just looking for pieces to enhance their wardrobe. Diversify your offerings by selling both whole outfits and separates.
Also, many people will balk at a $48 outfit.  But they won't hesitate to buy a well-made, unique  $18 jacket.
In our opinion, you can maximize your sales with separates. Jackets up to $20. Coats up to $40. Depending on materials and time spent.
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