You guys, ‘North Korea Chic’ was a fashion trend this fall and we didn’t even realize it

Now this recently popular Kim Jong-un impersonator out of Hong Kong makes all the more sense. According to a spread in Elle Magazine from earlier this year, ‘North Korea Chic’ was the fall trend of 2013 and some of us didn’t even get the memo until now. Sigh.
According to the magazine, “Some iteration of the military trend stomps the runway every few seasons. This time, it’s edgier, even dangerous, with sharp buckles and clasps and take-no-prisoner tailoring.”
It totally describes the playful combination of murderous/modish seen being worn by North Korean authorities when appearing at such formal events as public execution ceremonies.
Elle suggests these loose-fitting $425 R13 X Over Camo Pants for that totalitarian look without all the restriction.
[via @new_territories]