Wearing only white, black, gray, and blue, he became the best-dressed Asian man in Tommy Ton's photos.

When it comes to the most eye-catching Asian men in street style photography, Eugene Tong is definitely among the top contenders.

Bringing street style into the fashion trend, and incorporating essential elements of mix-and-match style such as suits and sneakers, Eugene Tong's comfortable, casual, and personal style stands out as a breath of fresh air amidst the flamboyant fashion shows, making him a highly valuable trendsetter for Asian men.

While waves of young, handsome men come and go in the fashion world, Eugene Tong, born in 1979, has remained a constant presence, a regular subject of the lenses of renowned street photographers such as Tommy Ton and Scott Schuman.

Despite his modesty, he was shy and struggled to describe his personal style during an interview with Hypebeast—"I've never considered myself a fashion icon; I just dress according to my own preferences...but I'm very confident in my taste and the items I choose!"

Sneaker and hat enthusiasts

Eugene Tong's clothes are mostly simple yet sophisticated basics. He has revealed that he likes items from brands such as Dries Van Noten, Maison Martin Margiela, visvim, COMME des GARCONS, Public School, NIKE, Common Projects, and Bread & Boxers. Uniqlo underwear is also a must-have.

For Eugene, who only loves basic clothing, hats are a practical accessory that showcases his personality—if you want to walk stylishly on the snowy streets of New York in sub-zero temperatures, you'd be afraid your head would be blown away without a hat.

Men who are not tall should never believe what hairdressers say about blow-drying their hair to be 10 centimeters tall. Wearing a hat is also a way to increase height.

Eugene particularly likes this Public School x New Era "WNL" hat. "I wear it more than five days a week, and when it gets worn out, I buy a new one."

Street-style beanies and baseball caps, as well as elegant wool wide-brimmed hats, are all Eugene's favorites. I really want to go into his wardrobe and count how many hats he has.

—And to be honest, Eugene looks a bit like an ordinary person without his hat. Don't believe me? Just look…

Besides hats, Eugene, who has worked for fashion magazines all his life, is also a sneaker enthusiast. However, he rarely wears high-priced sneakers that are highly sought after. Instead, he particularly likes basic sneakers from brands like Common Projects, Nike, and Converse.

Converse Chuck Taylor

Nike Flyknit Trainer+

Nike Free Run+

Nike Free Mercurial Superfly

These black Chuck Taylors are incredibly popular; you can see them all year round.

“For me, I think as long as you know how to mix and match clothes and sneakers to achieve an overall balance, it will look good!” Eugene Tong said.

The style philosophy of white, black, gray and blue

Matthew Marden, fashion director of Details magazine, once described Eugene's style as follows: "He excels at mixing and matching well-tailored pieces with sportswear, creating looks that are both practical and trendy. His use of black and white tones emphasizes layering and comfort."

If you type "Eugene Tong" into Google Images, you'll find your screen instantly filled with four colors: white, black, gray, and blue. Any two of these colors can be put together without looking strange; it's like a multiplication table for men's fashion.

Eugene once admitted that his favorite item is a white T-shirt, and white T-shirts from brands such as Hanes, Supreme, and WTAPS are essential items in his wardrobe.

T-shirts alone are not enough. Take a look at Eugene's street style photos and you'll understand what "layering" in styling is all about.

Of course, it doesn't mean you have to wear many layers—Eugene isn't very tall, reportedly only 1.7 meters, and proper layering can adjust his proportions and make him look more energetic.

A shirt + crew neck T-shirt + trench coat or overcoat is Eugene's most frequently seen outfit. Surprisingly, this look even goes perfectly with Air Jordan 1s...

Xiaoshijiang has always believed that the essence of dressing is to make oneself feel comfortable.

Eugene Tong's style is popular because he perfectly combines "comfort" and "trendiness," wearing only the items he needs and that suit him to showcase his most confident look and style.

Compared to blindly following the crowd and buying "hot items," having "style" is the most important thing—after all, it's people wearing clothes, not clothes wearing people.

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