Clark Kent Koga Has a Wardrobe That’s as Fearless as a Superhero

The strategist using style as superpower

Clark Kent Koga isn’t a superhero, but his style choices are heroic. “I love the humor in my name—my passport always gets a good chuckle. But I have never worn a Superman shirt, if that’s what you’re asking,” he says.

The line lands exactly the way his style does: quick, clever, and disarming. A Filipino-Japanese brand strategist based in Sydney, Clark has built a wardrobe that’s fearless and playful. He takes silhouettes that men are told not to touch—skirts, culottes, ballet-coded footwear—and makes them his armor. A pair of pleated culottes doubles as power dressing. Lemaire leather flats, worn with edge, feels less ingénue and more insurgent. Layering isn’t just mere styling for him; it’s instinct, like a second skin.

His cultural mix runs through every choice. At his Mexico wedding, he wore a Gabbie Sarenas barong, and earlier at the ceremony, paired matte silver Thom Browne brogues with a tropical suit—all in all infusing Filipino ease to universal codes. His wardrobe isn’t costume; it’s cultural storytelling, layered into daily life.

Then there’s the fact that he’s one half of a creative power couple. Married to Paulina Paige—a force in art, industrial design, and publishing—Clark exists in a dynamic of contrasts. She leans classic, he leans experimental, and somewhere between editing and excess, they swap clothes. The result is a partnership that’s not just personal but aesthetic: two creatives balancing each other while sharpening their own identities.

Forget the cape. Clark Kent Koga proves that impeccable style is its own kind of superpower.

VMAN: If your closet ever had a mission statement, what would it say?
Clark Kent Koga: To maintain a sense of play. Wearing clothes is a daily thing, so why not make it fun? I approach it like a little boy playing dress up as an adult.

VMAN: You work in marketing and brand strategy—how much does that inform the way you present yourself through clothes?
CK: I’m exposed to it every day, I know. But even if I did something else completely unrelated, I would probably still dress the same.

VMAN: You’ve been spotted in everything from Dries to Simone Rocha. What details do you look for in the brands you love?
CK: A sense of humor!

VMAN: What was the earliest fashion memory that made you feel seen?
CK: When I realized how high-waisted pants made me look taller. I hold on to that illusion every day!

VMAN: Walk us through how you pick up a trend—or toss it aside. What excites you in a runway collection?
CK: I love picking up styling cues—in accessories, in silhouettes, and in color.

VMAN: Who are your go-to designers or labels right now—and who’s surprised you lately?
CK: Vintage Comme and Yohji. I’m loving the direction of Song for the Mute, I’d wear everything in their last few collections.

VMAN: Which Asian brands are already in your closet or on your radar?
CK: Peter Do and Renz Reyes are top of my wishlist right now.

VMAN: How do you spend on fashion? Are you a planner, a splurger, or a slow collector?
CK: I’d say I’m pretty considered, but I also cannot help myself around a good sale.

VMAN: What has your wife taught you about dressing that you didn’t know before?
CK: Always edit.

VMAN: What does supporting regional fashion mean to you today?
CK: There’s so much talent and excitement in the region. I can’t wait to see how we shape the collective visual identity of Southeast Asia.

As seen in the pages of VMAN SEA 04, available in print and by e-subscription.

Photography Nick Tsindos