In the global K-pop phenomenon, each member holds considerable sway over the fashion industry. According to The Standard’s Fashion 100 power list, Blackpink secured the 23rd spot, surpassing icons like Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Bella Hadid. However, amidst the stylish quartet—Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa—who stands out as the reigning fashion powerhouse? As 2023 unfolds, all eyes are on Jennie Kim, and for good reason.
This week marks another triumph for Jennie, as she takes the spotlight as the new face of Jacquemus, the revered French brand led by Simon Porte Jacquemus. Known for its iconic micro bags, oversized straw hats, and breathtaking show locations, Jacquemus has found a fitting muse in Jennie. Captured by the lens of New Yorker Daniel Arnold, Jennie embraces a playful yet chic aesthetic, frolicking with an ensemble of adorable canines. Dachshunds accompany her in shearling mini skirts, golden retrievers complement forest green knits, and Weimaraners accentuate red tinsel strappy party dresses. This whimsical campaign follows Kendall Jenner’s sultry Santa-themed shoot for the label last month.
However, the Jacquemus collaboration is merely the crescendo of an extraordinary year for Jennie. In December, she achieved a historic milestone as the first K-pop female soloist to amass one billion Spotify streams without a solo album, an accomplishment fueled by just three songs on the platform.
Rewind to May, and Jennie made waves with her Met Gala debut, channeling the theme “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” in a vintage 1990 Chanel look. As a global ambassador for Chanel since 2019, her appearance led to a remarkable 564% surge in searches for ‘white minidress,’ as noted by Karen Millen.
Breaking new ground, Jennie ventured into acting, making her debut as Dyanne in HBO’s controversial series “The Idol” alongside stars like The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp. Her Cannes Film Festival appearance turned heads, showcasing her monochrome elegance in a lace Chanel spring/summer 2020 couture gown for the red carpet, a tweed waistcoat ensemble for the afterparty, and a sleek SHUSHU/TONG black satin cocktail dress for the photo call. Despite facing backlash in South Korea for the show’s explicit content, Jennie navigated the challenges with grace.
November brought Blackpink to London, where they attended a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in honor of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee. Jennie, donning an ‘Allegro’ off-shoulder white gown by Australian designer Toni Matičevski, exuded winter white power dressing.
The pinnacle of their London visit came the next day when King Charles bestowed Honorary MBEs for environmental services upon each member. Admiring their commitment to vital issues while being global superstars, King Charles lauded them. On this occasion, Jennie and Rosé clinched the title of best-dressed. Jennie, in a classic black Chanel tweed skirt-suit, and Rosé, donning a shoulder-padded grey blazer with a pussy-bow blouse by Saint Laurent, showcased their sartorial prowess.
As the curtains close in 2023, Jennie Blackpink stands not only as a fashion icon but also as a trailblazer in the realms of music, acting, and global recognition. The future undoubtedly holds more milestones for this multifaceted talent.
