No one embodies the “it” girl persona quite like Jennie Kim. A celebrated K-Pop artist of her time, a star of HBO’s The Idol, and the face of multiple global fashion brands—her name has since become synonymous with enduring influence and style. And now, as she finally made her highly-anticipated runway debut, the 28-year-old South Korean singer-rapper added another feather to her cap.
LOOK: BLACKPINK’s Jennie Kim Makes Her Runway Debut at Jacquemus’ Fall/Winter 2024/25 Showcase
On Monday, June 10, French fashion house Jacquemus unveiled its Fall/Winter 2024 collection. Titled La Casa, which translates to "home," the brand celebrated its 15th anniversary with a stunning 47-piece lineup.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Tyrrhenian Sea in Capri, Italy, the collection radiated an otherwordly sense of tenderness and sensuality. Models paraded down the Casa Malaparte rooftop—a historic villa perched atop a tall cliff—in garments that combined Greek-inspired draping and clean-cut, geometric silhouettes, rendered in refreshing shades of turquoise, butter yellow, and red.
And of course, to further mark the momentous collection, BLACKPINK's Jennie Kim, made her surprise runway debut—a fitting end to a visually succinct collection. Clad in a sultry, backless black dress, double-heeled zebra print mules, and a turquoise clutch in hand, the global fashion darling strutted down the runway with so much grace and finesse.
About Jennie and Jacquemus
A fixture at global fashion events, Jennie has cultivated a close relationship with Simon Porte Jacquemus, the brand's founder and creative director. Her first appearance at a Jacquemus show was in 2022 for the Spring 2022 showcase in Hawaii, where she sat front row in an all-pink ensemble. In December 2023, Jennie starred in the 2023 Holiday campaign, "Guirlande," dressed in festive knitwear and metallic-finished ballerinas.
Ahead of her runway debut, Jacquemus teased Jennie's appearance on their official Instagram page. The carousel post featured glimpses of the venue's idyllic scenery alongside clips of Jennie strolling by in a red wraparound tube dress and black sunglasses. Speculation was rife among netizens that she might walk the runway, but few expected her to close the show as its final bride.
Netizens React to BLACKPINK Jennie's Runway Debut
Jennie's runway debut sent shockwaves across the internet's fashionsphere. Fans of BLACKPINK and fashion enthusiasts alike were captivated by her effortlessly modelesque stride, with many surprised that it was her first appearance on the catwalk.
While celebrity appearances on fashion runways often draw criticism, Jennie Kim defied these notions with her confident walk. One comment even read, "This girl was born to be a star."
Another user on X (formerly Twitter) likened her aura to that of Jane Birkin, the iconic '60s singer and actress who inspired Hermes' iconic Birkin bags.
In addition, another netizen suggested that Jennie should become Jacquemus' "go-to closing bride," reminiscent of the legendary muse-designer relationship of Claudia Schiffer and Karl Lagerfeld. or the unacquainted, Claudia was the face of Chanel throughout Karl's tenure at the French fashion house from 1983 to 2019.
Another user further chimed in and likened Jennie to Devon Aoki, an American supermodel and actress of the 2000s.
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