What to know | Lee Kang-in in Polo Ralph Lauren: denim, rugby shirts and tweed beyond the football pitch

In the latest public fashion image, football player Lee Kang-in uses Polo Ralph Lauren autumn clothing to present different aspects such as denim, rugby shirts, fleece tops and tweeds. Along with public interviews, he also talked about his interest in casual clothing, glasses and hats, giving more clues to his off-pitch style than a single formal photo.

Cover image: 박종하／Vogue Korea／RALPH LAUREN

Denim as a set, first look at the layers of the same material

The photo was shot with a combination of denim shirt, jacket and trousers, allowing the same material to be repeated in different locations on the body. A complete set does not necessarily require every piece of fabric to be of the same shade. The collar, cuffs and jacket opening and closing will also provide layers; if you only look at similar colors, it is easy to overlook these junctions.

If you want to borrow this direction in your daily life, you can first wear the existing denim upper and lower body, and then decide whether to add a third item of the same material. If the whole set already has more stitching, pockets and wash colors, and the base layers and shoes are kept simple, it is often easier to see the silhouette itself.

Rugby shirts and fleece, retaining sports vocabulary but not limited to jerseys

The rugby shirts, printed pants and fleece tops in the image put cues from sportswear into casual looks. The collar, stripes, surface and pant shape each provide a different emphasis than what the jersey and equipment will be used for during the actual game.

For those who are usually accustomed to T-shirts and wide pants, you can first change to a collared top, or choose a fleece top with a heavier surface, and then see if you need a patterned lower body. Such changes do not have to leave the original comfort range, but can also add some details to the familiar silhouette.

White shirt and tweed, adjust the other end of formality

Pair a white shirt with a jacket or knitwear to give the character a neater line; tweed and denim put a more classic look into a more everyday lower body. You don’t just have to choose between formal and casual. Changing adjacent materials for the same item will change the overall atmosphere.

When comparing, you can first look at the shoulders, neckline and length of the clothes, and then see if the shoes and bags need to be adjusted accordingly. The styling service in the photo is taken for shooting, but for daily use, commuting, activities and temperature should also be considered. You can retain the material relationship you like without having to copy the entire set intact.

See how he chooses accessories from public interviews

Lee Kang-in mentioned that he usually likes to use casual clothes as the basis, and then add glasses or hats to add an accent. He also saves the outfits he sees and listens to the opinions of people who are familiar with the style. These sharings provide a personal approach to choice and do not need to extend into wardrobe standards that all athletes should abide by.

The interview also talked about training, rest, family and friends, showing that the characters in the filming and daily life can echo each other while retaining different needs. When viewing, instead of just asking which ones are the same style, you can also observe which combinations still retain his original preferred casual feel, and which ones are a new attempt.

This set of images makes Lee Kang-in a wardrobe beyond match-day kit. Denim, rugby shirts and tweeds provide different entrances, and what can really be put into your own wardrobe is often the use of one of the materials or accessories, and then adjusted to suit life.