Since their explosive debut just two short years ago, Japanese girl group XG has certainly taken the music scene by storm. Short for the Xtraordinary Girls, the seven-member group—namely Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Maya, Juria, Harvey and Cocona—has quickly risen to the top of the charts with their unapologetic visuals and high-octane energy. A perfect mix of dance pop and hip-hop, the septet officially made its comeback late last month with ‘Woke Up’, marking the group’s fifth single and first all-rap track.
Aside from the powerful rap and dynamic energy that has earned the group its rep, it was the striking graphics and hyper-surrealist CGI work that made this comeback stand out from all previous releases. Creatively directed by acclaimed South Korean fashion photographer Choi Gi-Seok and his crew, the music video was a melting pot of larger-than life set design and immersive lighting, exploring themes of sci-fi futurism and dystopia.
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The music video also saw each of the members don distinctive statement ensembles that played on various prominent fashion archetypes, also incoporating the use of maximalist layering and dynamic shapes. Conceptualised by stylist Lee Heejun, there were textural gowns, strong tailoring, and streetwear-inspired co-ord sets to name a few, with each outfit following a complementary colour palette. The styling also proved a strong outing for designers both old and new, with already-established brands such as Marc Jacobs, Vetements and Dion Lee peppered in with custom looks from emerging names in the likes of KOWGI, Émile Racine, and Gerrit Jacob. On the accessories front, many of the delicate headgear and jewellery pieces were 3-D printed or made entirely from resin, reflective of the current style zeitgeist.
Below, Vogue Singapore breaks down each of the member’s looks from the music video, along with where to shop some of these pieces.
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Cocona
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KOWGI white set up dress
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Harvey
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Bad Binch Tong Tong modal hoop skirt, $404
Available at Bad Binch Tong Tong.
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Juria
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Chisa
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Asics "Kiko Kostadinov x Heaven By Marc Jacobs" sneakers, $855
Available at Farfetch.
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Jurin
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Lee Da Yeon 3D printed helmut
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Barnett Europe football shoulder pad, $564
Available at Barnett Europe.
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Hinata
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Maya
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Chrome Hearts Sofffffffers II glasses
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Naomi Gilon black paw earrings, $297
Available at Sensitive Creature.
