Forget about taking over the world by storm with their music, K-pop stars are now taking over fashion as luxury brand ambassadors, and we can’t get enough of them. From Louis Vuitton namingBTS as its global brand ambassador to fan-favourite girl-group Blackpink collaborating with legendary brands like Bvlgari and Dior, Korean idols are on their way to global supremacy, and fashion is no exception. Here is a list of K-pop stars who have fronted high-end fashion brands.
K-pop stars topping global luxury fashion brands
Jimin from BTS for Dior
BTS has long had a relationship with fashion giant LVMH. Kim Jones, Dior Homme Creative Director, created special stage costumes for the band’s Love Yourself: Speak Yourself tour in 2019. BTS was named the new face of Louis Vuitton in 2021. In 2023, BTS member Jimin reunites with Jones and Dior once more, this time as the label’s global brand ambassador. His top priority? Attending the Dior Men winter 2023/2024 show at Paris Fashion Week.
Jackson Wang for Louis Vuitton
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Louis Vuitton has named Chinese Canadian pop artist Jackson Wang as its brand ambassador, making him one of the company’s most visible Chinese ambassadors. “The Maison is pleased to announce that the world-renowned singer will be joining as new house ambassador,” Louis Vuitton announced in an official Instagram post. The GOT7 actor was named the luxury fashion house’s latest brand ambassador shortly after Wang appeared at the Louis Vuitton Fall 2023 menswear show.
With celebrity multi-hyphenates like Justin Bieber and Beyoncé conquering the realms of music and fashion, clothing brands have become a must-have symbol of pop dominance. Jackson Wang followed suit, launching his own line. He is the founder and creative director of TEAM WANG design, a luxury streetwear label. Wang’s premium collection boasts minimal designs and a feel-good vibe.
NewJeans’ Danielle for Burberry
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The spotlight is on NewJeans, who are making a name for themselves in both music and fashion. Danielle, an Australian-Korean member, was named the newest global ambassador of Burberry earlier this month, less than six months after the band’s official debut, making her the group’s third member to establish relations with a luxury label.
BIGBANG’s Taeyang for Givenchy
Givenchy is pleased to announce the appointment of @Realtaeyang as 2023 global ambassador. pic.twitter.com/0VjsHhzro4
— Givenchy (@givenchy) January 17, 2023
Taeyang has amassed a slew of titles since breaking into the Korean entertainment industry, including singer-songwriter, member of boy band BIGBANG, husband to actress Min Hyorin, and, most recently, first-time parent. Taeyang makes his triumphant comeback to the spotlight this year with two major announcements: a collaboration with BTS member Jimin and his appointment as Givenchy’s newest global ambassador.
Suga from BTS for Valentino
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The house defined Di.Vas (a play on the term “Different Values”) when Valentino first proposed the concept as “a complex character of codes, upheld by inner values.” BTS member Suga, also known as Agust D, is the latest addition to Valentino’s Di.Vas roster and the new face of Maison Valentino Essentials.
BTS for Louis Vuitton
Dressing up seven well-known and extremely talentedartists sounds like a better deal than just one, isn’t it?BTS, one of the world’s most popular boybands, is building a name for themselves not just in music but also in fashion. Louis Vuitton recently appointed BTS as its new brand ambassador. The boyband donned Louis Vuitton outfits at the 2021 Grammy Awards, as well as making their first runway appearance in Louis Vuitton’s virtual fashion film for its Fall/Winter 2021 menswear line, making this one of the year’s most iconic global collaborations.
BLACKPINK’S Jisoo For Dior
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Not just Jisoo, but each member of the girl group Blackpink has had at least one stellarfashion collaboration. Jisoo was an important global ambassador for the legendary fashion house Dior. The South Korean star elegantly brought Dior’s modernityand passion to life as a muse for the luxury brand’s collection across all genres.
BLACKPINK’S Rose for Yves Saint Laurent & Tiffany & Co.
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Blackpink is clearly taking the centre stage, as seen by Rosé’s recent collaborations with global luxury powerhouses. After being chosen the new face of the Parisian fashion house, Yves Saint Laurent, in 2020, the pop star didn’t stop there. She now has another glamorous collaboration to her name as a global ambassador for Tiffany & Co.
BLACKPINK’S Lisa for Celine & Bvlgari
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Lisa is yet another big fashion figure that has influenced trends since its inception. From representing Celine in 2019 with her ever-desirable Parisian flair to becoming the gleaming new face of Bvlgari along the road, the young rapper has undoubtedly left her mark in the world of luxury fashion.
BLACKPINK’S Jennie for Calvin Klein
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While each of the Blackpink ladies has her own distinct fashion sense, Jennie’s stand-out style sense has always made it a cakewalkfor luxury businesses to take her up on their offers. Jennie has all eyes on her after being named Calvin Klein’s newest brand ambassador!
G-Dragon for Chanel
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Big Bang’s leader was one of the first K-pop idols to be associated with Chanel. After years of attending their fashion shows, he was designated brand ambassador in 2017. The trend of several stars collaborating with luxury powerhouses is clearly opening doors for additional K-pop superstars, and it is just getting hotter.
Jackson Wang For Fendi
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Jackson, one of the trendiest idols, serves as the global ambassador for a number of renowned luxury brands, including Cartier, Fendi, and Armani Beauty. The very talented star wonderfully reflects Fendi’s inventive attitude, making him an ideal brand ambassador. His artistic collaboration with Fendi is absolutely one of a kind since he is one of the most intriguing Korean artists to emerge from China.
EXO’s Kai For Gucci
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Kai has been a great fashion trendsetter in K-pop. Collaborating with Gucci as its global brand ambassador in 2019, the star has also been an inspiring face of the brand’s 100th-anniversary exhibit, creating history as the first-ever Korean artist to have a collection under his name.
Cha Eunwoo for Burberry
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Cha Eunwoo was approached by a luxury house, which is not surprising given that he has been flexing his impeccable modelling talents on social media for years. W Korea officially confirmed on their page that the renowned star would be the newworldwide ambassador for Burberry, following many clues on his official Instagram account and several behind-the-scenes photos.
AESPA For Givenchy
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Regardless of the fact that they only debuted a few months ago, this K-pop quartet is definitely focused on making some significant power moves. AESPA has already released a powerful sense of individualism as global ambassadors for the French luxury house Givenchy, which is enough to make this collaboration remarkable.
IU for Gucci
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The news came as a surprise to many. Gucci did not release an official statement, instead referring to her as a “global brand ambassador” in an Instagram picture from Cannes on May 29. Gucci posted a photo of the singer on the red carpet, wearing a stunning green gown created by the brand.
Gucci captioned the post, “Global Brand Ambassador IU was captured at the 75th Annual Cannes Film Festival wearing a Gucci gown with lace rebrodé petal details on the cuffs, as well as sequin flowers and crystal embellishments on the skirt.”
Hyuna For Loewe
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Hyuna, a K-pop singer-songwriter and rapper, is the global brand ambassador for Loewe. Going solo while maintaining her bold sense of fashion is helping the brand in breaking new boundaries. There’s nothing like a boundary-pushing fashion face to embody today’s modern, independent woman.
Enhypen for AMI Alexandre Mattiussi
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Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and Ni-ki, the seven global members of Enhypen, were announced as the first-ever house ambassadors of luxury brand AMI, collaborating on a series of special projects with the brand.
Ami, which established in Paris in 2011, was created as an ode to the city, inspired by its inhabitants and attitudes. Ami, which translates to Friend in French, takes a more intimate approach to design, giving a complete, but realistic sartorial collection that straddles the line between casual and chic, making her another k-pop topping fashion in 2023.
Sehun for Dior Men
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Oh Sehun, a member of the idol group EXO, has been a mainstay at fashion weeks and is noted for his sartorial flair. He has worked with various brands, including Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Ermenegildo Zegna.
His most recent fashion venture has him starring in the Fall 2021 collection shoot for Dior Men. In late December 2020, Sehun joined the Dior family.
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