Comfort comes first when an airport outfit has to work through hours of sitting. A tracksuit alone, however, can feel too casual for plans immediately after landing. Shin Ye-eun's all-black airport look, photographed on October 8, closed that gap with one long trench coat. The actual outfit photos appear in Newsen's airport-fashion article.
Shin left Gimpo International Airport for Osaka, Japan, for a fashion-magazine shoot. According to the report, she wore a trench coat over a comfortable tracksuit and kept every layer black. The photos were supplied by Peuterey, but the article does not identify the exact model of each garment. A visible brand association alone is not enough to label a retail listing as the item she wore.
NewsenWhy the tracksuit did not read as sleepwear
The coat does more than hide the casual clothes underneath. A short, soft base layer sits inside a long outer layer with visible structure, giving the silhouette an order. The top and trousers follow the body comfortably, while the trench's shoulders, lapels and long front edges define the outside. Remove the coat for comfort in the cabin; put it on to look composed while moving through the airport.
The single-color palette helps too. Because the top, trousers and coat are not divided by color, the eye travels vertically. The surfaces still need some separation: soft jersey or sweatshirt fabric, crisp outerwear cloth and a leather bag each reflect light differently. Those changes stop an all-black outfit from collapsing into one flat block.
All-black dressing is less about collecting identical blacks than connecting different surfaces and lengths into one line.
At the airport, movement matters more than the photograph
A long coat that looks elegant on the street behaves differently in a seat. A hem close to the floor is awkward in restrooms and at security, while a heavy lining can become too warm in the cabin. A practical coat can fall below the knee without being easy to step on, and it should be light enough to place on an overhead shelf or seat without a struggle.
Three details that are easy to miss in a black trench
First, black makes lint and pale fibers especially visible, so check whether the fabric builds static. Second, consider weight. Buckles, double-breasted closures and thick lining all become more noticeable when the coat has to be carried. Third, leave room for the intended layers. If you plan to wear it over a track jacket or hoodie, try that combination and move your arms rather than relying on the size that worked over a thin shirt.
For a product with a broadly similar role, THEATG's quilted long trench coat offers another length and insulation setup to compare. Its quilting makes it different from the lighter trench seen on Shin, and it is not her item. It is relevant only if you need an outer layer for travel in cooler weather and want to compare the weight, lining and color options.
The useful part of this look is the division of labor, rather than the phrase 'all black.' The inner layer stays soft enough for a long flight, while the outer layer keeps the outfit composed after landing. Try the tracksuit and long coat you already own, then check arm movement, hem length and how the coat feels with your bag. That may be enough to find the same balance without buying anything new.
Sources reviewed
The article was checked against the sources below. Image context and credits appear in each caption.
- Newsen, Shin Ye-eun's comfortable and chic all-black airport fashion (Oct. 8, 2026)
- Peuterey Korea, product development and quality information
- Musinsa, THEATG quilted long trench coat product information
