EPT Unveils 2026 Fall/Winter ‘FIELD NOTES’ Collection with NCT’s Taeyong

EPT has unveiled its 2026 fall/winter “FIELD NOTES” collection with brand model Taeyong of NCT, featuring earth tones, layered apparel and new Checkmate Driver colorways.

[PEOPLEGATE]  California-inspired fashion brand EPT has unveiled “FIELD NOTES,” its 2026 fall/winter collection, with brand model Taeyong of NCT.

Taeyong wears the collection in a digital cover shoot for GQ Korea. EPT said it is the first Korean casual brand to appear on a GQ Korea digital cover. The images combine the brand’s understated seasonal style with Taeyong’s individual approach to dressing, pairing earth tones with a variety of textures.

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‘FIELD NOTES’ Draws on Nature and the Changing Seasons

The collection’s name evokes notes taken in the field to record changes in nature over time. Its palette includes auburn, moss, plum and brown. EPT brings together nylon and suede, adding metallic accents and retro colors to its signature silhouettes.

The apparel range includes striped knitwear, relaxed utility pieces and warm items designed for layering. EPT focuses on the balance of color, fabric and shape to create styles suited to everyday wear.

Photo credit: EPT

An EPT representative described “FIELD NOTES” as a record of colors, textures and seasonal change. The representative said Taeyong’s digital cover presents the collection’s lighter, more flexible side through the brand’s use of color.

Four New Checkmate Driver Colorways Join the Collection

EPT has introduced four new colors of its signature Checkmate Driver sneakers alongside other footwear and fall/winter apparel. The products will arrive through multiple releases from fall into winter, following the progression of the season.

Taeyong also appears in a fashion film, digital interview and short-form videos featuring EPT products. Related content is being released through GQ Korea’s October issue, website, official social media accounts and YouTube channel.

The 2026 fall/winter “FIELD NOTES” collection is available through EPT’s official online store and selected physical stores.

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