From his humble beginnings as a contestant on Korea’s Next Top Model, Tae Eun Bang has very quickly become one of the most sought-after men on the runway.
The La La Land soundtrack has been on a seemingly endless loop at the obscured, vintage-style café that we’re shooting at in Seoul – but that doesn’t deter our cover star, South Korean model Tae Eun Bang, even as it approaches midnight. The spritely tracks set him at ease and get him in the mood for these almost-cinematic shots. It doesn’t hurt that Tae is shooting with a familiar face: one of South Korea’s top photographers, Choi Yong Bin, who incidentally, was behind the lens for Tae’s challenge-winning photograph on Korea’s Next Top Model Cycle 5.
Although Tae eventually finished eighth in the 2014 competition, he might just be having the last laugh. Last year, the 25-year-old began to storm the runways in Milan and Paris – walking in Dolce & Gabbana, Balmain, Tom Ford, and Bottega Veneta shows. For the Spring/Summer 2017 season, he had Fendi and Ermenegildo Zegna shows, and a Harrolds campaign under his belt. And no one seems more surprised at his success than Tae himself.
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An Electrifying Ride
With a pack full of features, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC SUV promises luxurious, joyful and fuss-free journeys.
Full Circle
The Macallan travels back in time with the TIME:SPACE to celebrate 200 years of whisky-making mastery.
Maturity in Spirit
The Glenrothes' revamped Core Collection mirrors our human bildungsroman, revealing the artistry behind the maturation process with its latest pop-up.
Benvenuto a Locanda
There is no experience more impactful than an honest meal and earnest hospitality, so Locanda makes for an appealing culinary stopover that should not be missed.
A Genuine Article of Fusion
Quenino by Victor Liong is the resident fine-dining hideout of Artyzen Singapore, its degustation menu showcases the best of Asian cuisine melded with contemporary Western savoir-faire.
The Last Word
As the Official Timekeeper for the Olympics, there is a tremendous onus that comes with the role. After all, the Olympics is the world's stage where human excellence is measured down to the minutiae. By that standard, OMEGA's competence in the timekeeping field is also measured.
From Paper to Metal
Men's Folio visited the Cartier Manufacture and Maison des Métiers d'Art earlier this year to discover the unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation within those wall
Mavericks Amongst Traditionalists
Fashion watch brands are finding their feet amidst century old watchmakers as their maverick approach sets them apart from the current landscape of watchmaking.
The Case for the "It" Watch
As much as watches in popular culture being necessary might be an unpopular opinion, here is why it is crucial to the survival of the passion we all love.
Heavy Lidded
In the masculine world of grooming, the sport (or art) of decorating one's lids with darkened kohl has been practised amongst niche circles, reserved for only a few brave men willing to go - or draw - the lengths of a sharp winged liner. Given the past decade's adoration of the bare-is-best routines, the notion of lined eyes has been mostly cast away. However, as the return of the Indie Sleaze movement returns, confronting the pressing question cannot be put off any longer. Should the world be opening its eyes and waking up for the return of \"guyliner\"?
