Blackpink, one of South Korea’s top girl groups, has taken the world by storm since their debut in 2016. A force to be reckoned with in more than just music, the quartet brings an electric, youthful dynamic to the fashion and beauty realm, too. Case in point: each member has collaborated with major fashion houses such as Chanel, Dior, Celine and Saint Laurent.
Earning the nickname of “Human Chanel” by her army of fans, Jennie’s doll-like features and razor-sharp acumen for fashion has made her a front row fixture at fashion week. Jisoo has been championing understated elegance with Dior, joining the ranks of other celebrity ambassadors like Anya Taylor-Joy, Suzy Bae and more.
Equally popular with designers like Anthony Vaccarello and Hedi Slimane are Blackpink’s affable maknaes (youngest), Rosé and Lisa, who have strong reputations for being fashion chameleons. In September, Rosé attended the 2021 Met Gala in a Saint Laurent minidress and towering heels, styled and escorted by Vaccarello himself.
Though the group makes headlines with almost every couture look they grace us with, their influence bleeds far into streetwear as well. When they aren’t busy recording their next hit song, the foursome kicks back in brands like Vetements and Off-White. Blackpink-approved off-duty staples include oversized knits, cropped tops, the latest kicks on the market as well as jeans in looser, comfortable fits.
It’s clear from the groups’ denim fixation that relaxed jean fits are going nowhere this year. After being swapped out for their form-fitting counterparts a little more than a decade ago, casual, baggier silhouettes such as Levi’s 501 jeans have been making a welcomed comeback from the ‘90s. Although the silhouette made a nostalgic return to the spring/summer 2022 runways of fan-favourite labels like Balenciaga, they have been updated with a mélange of other renewed trends such as low-slung hip-huggers and embellished statement-makers. Want to get in on the trend? Below, a guide to dressing up a pair of jeans like Blackpink.
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Jennie: Keep it youthful
The trendsetter shows her fans how to stay cool in the summer by pairing a more voluminous pair of jeans with a vibrant sleeveless top, complete with low-top sneakers and her signature Chanel chain belt.
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GRLFRND Brooklyn high-rise straight-leg jeans, $355
Available at Net-a-porter.
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Dodo Bar Or Malaya check-pattern knitted top, $425
Available at Farfetch.
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Jennie: Graphic detail
Turn heads with statement-making bottoms. Jennie’s personal picks include a customised graffiti-style pair and one with colourful embroidery.
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Marine Serre moon print straight leg jeans, $1,680
Available at Farfetch.
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Vetements blue logo-print straight-leg jeans, $1,925
Available at MatchesFashion.
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Lisa: Cuff your jeans to shorten them
Oversized fits are coming back at full force. Take it from Lisa and simply fold up the excess fabric of a pair of jeans that are too long for an effortless look.
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Frame Le Baggy high-rise wide-leg jeans, $398
Available at Net-a-porter.
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Lisa: Trade belts for scarves
The dancer ups the ante by swapping out a traditional belt for a patterned silk scarf. Bonus points if you top it off with a long string of pearls, Lisa’s go-to accessory of late.
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Rosé: Business casual but better
When it comes to striking a balance between work and play, no one does it better than Rosé. Match oversized separates with a cropped, fitted top like she does here to better highlight your figure.
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Rosé: Add polish with heels
Rosé elevated casual denim with classic stilettos at the Seoul’s Saint Laurent Flagship store. Keep it simple in black like she does here or steal the show in a bejewelled pair.
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Saint Laurent hawaii blue denim authentic jeans, $1,160
Available at Saint Laurent.
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Jisoo: Minimal accessories
While Jisoo isn’t the flashiest dresser in Blackpink, she always finds minimal yet winning ways to complete a simple jeans-and-T-shirt uniform. Here, her weapon of choice is her favourite classic watch, the Cartier Tank, and the Dior Caro bag.
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Jisoo: Elevate with platforms
If you want to party without the pain, platforms are your best bet. Jisoo favours those with a black, chunky sole that add both edge and height so she gets the best of both worlds.
