Since their explosive debut just two short years ago, Japanese girl group XG has certainly taken the music scene by storm. Short for the Xtraordinary Girls, the seven-member group—namely Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Maya, Juria, Harvey, and Cocona—has quickly risen to the top of the charts with their unapologetic visuals and high-octane energy. A perfect mix of dance pop and hip-hop, the septet officially made its comeback late last month with ‘Woke Up’, marking the group’s fifth single and first all-rap track.
Aside from the powerful rap and dynamic energy that has earned the group its reputation, it was the striking graphics and hyper-surrealist CGI work that made this comeback stand out from all previous releases. Creatively directed by acclaimed South Korean fashion photographer Choi Gi-Seok and his crew, the music video was a melting pot of larger-than-life set design and immersive lighting, exploring themes of sci-fi futurism and dystopia.
The music video also saw each of the members don distinctive statement ensembles that played on various prominent fashion archetypes, also incorporating the use of maximalist layering and dynamic shapes. Conceptualised by stylist Lee Heejun, there were textural gowns, strong tailoring, and streetwear-inspired co-ord sets to name a few, with each outfit following a complementary color palette. The styling also proved a strong outing for designers both old and new, with already-established brands such as Marc Jacobs, Vetements, and Dion Lee peppered in with custom looks from emerging names in the likes of KOWGI, Émilie Racine, and Gerrit Jacob.
On the accessories front, many of the delicate headgear and jewelry pieces were 3-D printed or made entirely from resin, reflective of the current style zeitgeist. Below, Vogue Singapore breaks down each of the member’s looks from the music video, along with where to shop some of these pieces.
Cocona
* KOWGI white set up dress
* Vetements metallic platform boots, $2,232 (Available at Farfetch)
Harvey
* Keimfleck Lilith choker, $167 (Available at Keimfleck)
* Rui cutout minidress, $839 (Available at SSENSE)
* ub.sss 3D printed top (Available for custom order on ub.sss’s Instagram)
* Bad Binch Tong Tong modal hoop skirt, $404 (Available at Bad Binch Tong Tong)
Juria
* Hatsseulka rabbit fedora, $977 (Available at Hatsseulka)
* Marine Serre henna skin top, $415 (Available at Mytheresa)
* Di Petsa two strap wetlook dress, $6,309 (Available at Di Petsa)
* Rui spiral cut-out sleeve, $225 (Available at Rui Official)
* Hugo Kret wishbone ring set, $701 (Available at Hugo Kret)
Chisa
* Dominant double-sided beanie, $53 (Available at Musinsa)
* Gerrit Jacob printed denim jacket, $831 (Available at SSENSE)
* Émilie Racine leather hand brace, $426 (Available at APOC store)
* Émilie Racine Cervical belt, $227 (Available at APOC store)
* Gerrit Jacob printed shorts, $534 (Available at SSENSE)
* Asics “Kiko Kostadinov x Heaven By Marc Jacobs” sneakers, $855 (Available at Farfetch)
Jurin
* Lee Da Yeon 3D printed helmut
* Barnett Europe football shoulder pad, $564 (Available at Barnett Europe)
* ALCMY corset silk shirt, $193 (Available at ALCMY)
* Burberry check silk tie, $360 (Available at Burberry)
* Miu Miu plaid miniskirt, $2,370 (Available at Farfetch)
* Fox Racing bike gloves, $40 (Available at Fox Racing)
* Buffalo chunky-sole sneakers, $280 (Available at Farfetch)
Hinata
* Keimfleck mercury choker, $472 (Available at Keimfleck)
* Sapiensi D.i.V.A suit, $1,288 (Available at Sapiensi)
* Dion Lee translucent tank top, $610 (Available at Farfetch)
* MMWD anemone ring 002 (Available for custom order on MMWD’s Instagram)
* Alex Perry Hartley ruched maxi skirt, $1,649 (Available at Mytheresa)
Maya
* Chrome Hearts Sofffffffers II glasses
* Naomi Gilon black paw earrings, $297 (Available at Sensitive Creature)
* Lado Bokuchava elf blazer, $1,008 (Available at Lado Bokuchava)
* Norma Kamali white shirt, $154 (Available at FWRD)
* Versace La Medusa belt, $820 (Available at Versace)
* Lado Bokuchava suit skirt, $642 (Available at Lado Bokuchava)
* Marc Jacobs Kiki boots, $1,043 (Available at Farfetch)
