The “balaclava” is a fashion item that has been a hot topic on social networking sites and is being adopted by all kinds of fashionable people, including fashionistas who are the next trend-setters. In this issue, we focus on the balaclava and introduce its characteristics, how it came into fashion, and recommended items!
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So-called “balaclavas” have become an “it” item! The number of fashionable people wearing “balaclavas” is rapidly increasing!
A “balaclava” is another name for a hood warmer or eyelet, a winter sports warm-up item. The name “balaclava” comes from the name of a place on the Crimean Peninsula in Ukraine. The name comes from the fact that balaclavas were used during the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War. Styles incorporating such balaclavas as fashion items were spotted in street snaps during the fall/winter 2022-23 season.
This trend was first introduced in the collections of Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu. The buzz was triggered by influencers on social networking sites, which led to a rapid increase in the number of fashionable people who adopted this style, regardless of genre, from street fashion to Korean fashion. Another factor that cannot be overlooked is the influence of the fashion style of the UK road rap community; popular rapper DRAKE, who is closely associated with the UK rap scene, also incorporates UK style in his music and fashion, so many street fashion lovers are probably familiar with his style. Drake also wears a balaclava in his music video for ” Toosie Slide,” released in 2020.
Balaclavas are a little bit cutie and are gaining attention in the Korean fashion scene!
In the Korean fashion scene, which is exploding with popularity among both men and women, balaclavas are popular among ladies’ outlets and are characterized by their slightly cute style. Rather than a blindfold, the balaclava covers the contours of the face like a hood or a theme park fun cap, and is popular for its pastel colors and dusty knitted fabrics. Miu Miu ambassador Chan Won-yeong took to her Instagram to show off the collection’s exact look. Not only collection brands, but also up-and-coming Korean fashion brands are selling all kinds of balaclavas. By the way, the image below is from the women’s collection at Miu Miu Miu.
Introducing the hottest balaclavas you can buy right now!
Finally, a selection of men’s balaclavas from popular brands that you can buy right now!
Balaclava ( 1) “Stone Island Compass Patch Bal aclava
Stone Island is one of the favorite brands among US wrap fashionistas. The balaclava has a chic finish that is easy to incorporate into street wear. The chemical fabric switching adds a sporty touch.
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Balaclava ( 2 ) “Diesel C-MOUNTY
Diesel’s balaclava is finished in fleece. It has size-adjustable adjusters around the face and neck to adjust the fitting to one’s facial structure. The back is set with DSL embroidery. In addition to black, fluorescent colors are also available, so be sure to check them out. Easy to purchase at a reasonable price.
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Balaclava ( 3 ) “ROTHCO POLAR FLEECE BALACLAVAS
For those who want to enjoy the atmosphere of a balaclava easily, we recommend the Rothko balaclava, known as a representative American military wear brand. Its reasonable price and simple design make it easy to match with all kinds of coordinates. Made of fleece material, it is lightweight and has excellent cold-weather protection. It can be expected to play an active role in outdoor activities during the winter season.
