K-pop queens Blackpink may dominate the industry, but the girl band also has a pretty strong influence on fashion. From the clothes they wear to their pets’ accessories, everything is scrutinised, coveted, copied and bought. Leading the pack is lead vocalist Rosé, who celebrates her birthday on February 11, and whose debut solo album is on the way soon, after making her solo debut recently on streaming special The Show . Why K-pop sensation Blackpink’s Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo and Rosé are the new Spice Girls Here’s a quick peek at a range of items Rosé either wore, bought or graced that fans couldn’t wait to get their hands on, reminding us of the tremendous power and pull of K-pop idols. Her Saint Laurent swag In June 2020, Rosé was lucratively appointed as Saint Laurent’s global ambassador , and you’ve probably seen the campaign posters plastered across the luxury brand’s stores. The pop star, who frequently steps out in YSL, has earned the nickname Chaeng Laurent (from her Korean name Park Chae-young), and many of her favourite pieces go out of stock faster than you can say Blackpink. Top items include the Kaia Satchel bag she carried to the Saint Laurent show for Paris Fashion Week in 2020, the YSL heart earrings with which she dazzled at a press conference and, of course, the much-talked-about faux-fur trimmed leather skirt she put on for the cover of Dazed magazine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ROSÉ (@roses_are_rosie) 5 things you didn’t know about K-pop’s Jennie of Blackpink Her July 2020 Elle Magazine cover View this post on Instagram A post shared by ROSÉ (@roses_are_rosie) Rosé was chosen for the July 2020 cover of Elle Korea magazine in collaboration with YSL. Three different covers were selected by fans via Instagram voting. The edition featured an interview with the star, where she talked about becoming Saint Laurent’s ambassador and delved deeper into her personal life and career. Needless to say copies were grabbed off the stands immediately, and the glossy broke the record for the highest sales among women’s magazines on the global K-pop online store Ktown4u. The issue currently holds third place on the list of sold-out magazines on the website. Our favourite Blackpink streetwear looks That Louis Vuitton dog collar Everyone knows that celebs love spoiling their pets , and Rosé is no exception. Hank has been keeping her company ever since she adopted the abandoned puppy in December 2020. Hank even has his own Instagram account and has become a star in his own right. The pooch is also a fashion icon of sorts: Rosé put up an Insta photo of Hank in a Louis Vuitton Baxter dog collar and, you guessed right, fans went crazy and bought it for their fur babies, too! View this post on Instagram A post shared by @hank_says_hank In an Instagram Live session in December 2020 with fellow bandmate Jisoo, Rosé said Hank tends to receive better gifts than she does, to which Jisoo remarked: “Hank, please lend me your rice bowl.” She was referring to the Saint Laurent marble dog bowl, which costs US$690. Hank also has a Saint Laurent leather pet carrier priced at US$3,250. Decoding K-pop fashion – from Moncler and Versace to Korean brands The Zimmermann dress gifted by her fans In August 2020, when Blackpink released the photo book of their 2020 Summer Diary in Seoul , the cards included a picture of Rosé in a Zimmermann maxi dress, a special present from her fan club Rosé Bar. OMG！！！ I can’t believe that😭😭😭 Thank u baby and always love u 😘 #ROSÉ #BLACKPINK #로제 #블랙핑크 pic.twitter.com/cIKLAu2MZ6 — ROSÉChinaBar (@RoseChinabar) August 31, 2020 The US$1,558 dress quickly sold out on Nordstrom and made fans rather happy to see their favourite star cherishing the gift. Are these bands going to be K-pop’s next BTS or Blackpink? Her airport fashion Blackpink’s global fame has them travelling all around the world, and their uber-chic travel attire grabs attention every time they head to the airport. Some examples of sold-out fashion include Rosé’s US$7 Monki scrunchies, US$525 Saint Laurent polka dot silk jacquard tie and the US$890 JW Anderson high-waisted wide leg trousers, which flew off the shelves. And don’t forget the gorgeous US$1,298 Maison Margiela fringe-trimmed suede jacket that sold out barely two hours after it was seen on Rosé! Want more stories like this? Sign up here . Follow STYLE on Facebook , Instagram , YouTube and Twitter .
