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The Setup for the Suitless

  • Writer: JungYeol Kim
    JungYeol Kim
  • Apr 18
  • 2 min read


A Suit for the Suitless — Engineered Garments Andover Set

Not long ago, I asked my friend Junseop about the Leica Q. I’ve been eyeing one, but I told him, “Hey, I’m totally clueless about cameras—would it still make sense?”He shot back, “That’s exactly why the Leica Q series exists. It’s made for people like you.”


That’s the same way I feel about this Andover setup from Engineered Garments. Think of it as a suit for people who know nothing about suits.You're not a suit-wearing person, but still, you want one good set that can take you from a casual dinner to your cousin’s wedding, just by swapping out innerwear and shoes?Then this is the one.Sure, there are other options out there. But let’s be honest—EG has held the throne for over a decade, and for good reason. That legacy doesn’t fade.


The Andover jacket I wore today? Still undefeated.The consignor says he only wore the jacket twice, and never wore the pants. So condition-wise, we’re talking basically new, but at secondhand prices.Go on—treat yourself.


🍉 Engineered Garments Andover Jacket _Wool

• Size L (Recommended for 105–110)

• The look totally changes depending on whether you tuck in or leave out the flap pockets. For the record—I tuck.

• Sold out

• Made in USA


🍉 Engineered Garments Andover Pants _Wool

• Size L (Recommended for waist 35–38”)

• Measurements: Waist 48cm | Rise 31cm | Thigh 39cm | Hem 21cm | Length 100cm

• Slightly relaxed fit through the thigh

• Sold out

• Made in USA


🍉 Chrome Hearts Givenhed (Full Set, Brand New)

• 52□21-145

• ₩1,450,000

• Made in Japan


🍉 1985 Vintage Cartier Santos Quartz (Full Set, 35mm incl. crown)

• Original full set: warranty, booklet, box, extra links

• Fully overhauled

• ₩3,900,000 (cash only

)• Currently fitted with a ghost dial (gray aftermarket), but of course includes the original white Roman dial too!


PS – Buy the full Andover set for ₩850,000.Retail value? Around ₩1,700,000.Yup, that’s 50% off. Let’s gooo 🛍


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The Honest Charm of Joseon Folkcraft

  • Writer: JungYeol Kim
    JungYeol Kim
  • Apr 18
  • 1 min read



In my opinion, calligraphy is harder than ceramics, and ceramics are harder than wooden furniture. So when it comes to entering the world of Native Joseon aesthetics, the best starting point is small wooden pieces—like stationery boxes or inkstone cases. Or perhaps a humble soban (a traditional Korean low table).


These kinds of objects fall into what we usually call folk art. That is, something that exists between art and product—folk between art and product.


The beauty of Korean folk craft lies in its simplicity—in its lack. These weren’t pieces made for royal courts. They were used by ordinary people in daily life. There’s no gold leaf, no extravagant patterns. Just everyday materials, put together with utilitarian intent. But give them 200 years, and they begin to carry a richness—like a stew that’s been simmering forever. That’s the charm of native Joseon artifacts.


The more I see them, the more I fall in love. I truly believe these Joseon-era pieces are one of the most underrated “blue-chip” assets still available today. When you consider their beauty and historical value, the prices almost feel too good to be true.


So I say—may everyone enjoy them freely. That ultra-minimal metalwork on the hardware? It’s no joke.


🍉 Joseon-Era Wooden Box

🍉 295,000 KRW


PS – Currently at the top floor of Shinsegae Main Store’s The Heritage (Luxury Hall 2), there's an exhibit featuring Joseon-era objects alongside works by contemporary artists. It’s pretty striking to see native Joseon pieces displayed in the same space as ultra-luxury brands like Chanel. That contrast… it really says something.


 
 
 

Soobaak Made It to Esquire! 🥹✨

  • Writer: JungYeol Kim
    JungYeol Kim
  • Apr 8
  • 1 min read


Can you believe it? Soobaak is featured alongside some of the most iconic shops and brands—just feeling amazed and beyond grateful.


But at the same time, if there’s one thing we’ve always been confident and proud about, it’s that Soobaak has its own unique charm. There’s no shop quite like ours :) We’re very soobaak.


No wonder we’ve been seeing so many international visitors lately! Huge thanks to Esquire for the love—and to the big boss upstairs too 🙏







 
 
 
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