If style was a classroom, then Korean celebrities are the master teachers of airport fashion. These past few months, Hallyu’s favorites gave that designer masterclass as they walked the halls of South Korea’s Incheon International Airport, while en route to fashion weeks in Milan, Paris, London, and New York.
While they didn’t grace the runway, these South Korean stars know that being a spectator comes with a dress code that’ll stimulate the sartorial senses. And of course, they didn’t disappoint—even in transit. Ahead, we list some of the stars that rocked designer 'fits for this season's fashion week.
LOOK: Korean Celebrities Airport Designer OOTDs en Route to Fashion Week
Dahyun of TWICE
Girl group TWICE’s resident lead rapper and sub-vocalist Dahyun was a definite head-turner for her on-flight outfit! On her way to New York Fashion Week’s Michael Kors Autumn/Winter 2023 showcase, the idol extraordinaire leaned on a vintage-inspired ensemble with the American’s brand midnight blue blazer, paired with a travel-appropriate satchel and sophisticated slingback pumps.
Belted Crepe Blazer Dress, P54,850, MICHAEL KORS, michaelkors.global
Hamilton Legacy Extra-Small Leather Belted Satchel in Luggage, P44,250, MICHAEL KORS, michaelkors.global
Vanessa Slingback Pumps, $82 (approx. P4,531), MICHAEL KORS, farfetch.com
Jun Ji Hyun
As an official ambassador for Burberry, expect nothing less from Hallyu actress Jun Ji Hyun’s travel outfit! En route to London for the Autumn/Winter 2023 show, the Kingdom star was cloaked with the British house’s quintessential trench, which she paired with the classic checks of Burberry as seen on her Lola bag and bucket hat.
Crystal EKD Cotton Oversized T-Shirt, £590 (approx. P38,618), BURBERRY, burberry.com
Gathered Panel Tropical Gabardine Oversized Car Coat, $2150 (approx. P118,800), BURBERRY, burberry.com
Pleated Wool Wide-Leg Trousers, $1290 (approx. P71,280), BURBERRY, burberry.com
Vintage Check Technical Cotton Bucket Hat, $400 (approx. P22,090), BURBERRY, burberry.com
Vintage Check Bouclé Medium Lola Bag, $2590 (approx. P143,050), BURBERRY, burberry.com
RM of BTS
The leader of pop juggernaut BTS, RM proves that he doesn’t just steer the world’s biggest band–he’s a fledging fashion star, too! The rapper made his way to Milan for Bottega Veneta in no-nonsense neutrals with the luxury house’s nylon trench coat and large Andiamo bag.
Cotton Twill Cargo Pants in Midnight Blue, $1350 (approx. P74,590), BOTTEGA VENETA, bottegaveneta.com
Packable Nylon Trench Coat, $2750 (approx. P151,960), BOTTEGA VENETA, bottegaveneta.com
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Large Andiamo in Fondant, $7900 (approx. P436,560), BOTTEGA VENETA, bottegaveneta.com
Men’s Pillow Sneaker in Optic White and Parakeet, $990 (approx. P54,700), BOTTEGA VENETA, bottegaveneta.com
Jeno of NCT
Trench coats are the it staple for the winter season, and NCT’s Jeno certainly took notes. While heading to Ferragamo’s Milan collection, the group’s main rapper was all-decked out in an ultra-light trench, along with a tote bag for his carry-on.
Ultra Light Trench, $4100 (approx. P226,500), FERRAGAMO, ferragamo.com
Tote Bag, $3500 (approx. P193,370), FERRAGAMO, ferragamo.com
High Combat Boots, $1450 (approx. P80,134), FERRAGAMO, ferragamo.com
Hanni of NewJeans
The 18-year-old Gucci brand ambassador from the hit rookie group NewJeans adds a youthful touch to the classic Italian house! Spotted in Incheon’s terminal, the young star improvised a men’s tweed jacket as an oversized coat, while dressed in complementary Gucci socks, sneakers, and the chic Horsebit 1955 in red.
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Retro Tweed Jacket with Embroidery, $3800 (approx. P209,960), GUCCI, gucci.com
Fuori!!! Cotton Socks, $235 (approx. P12,980), GUCCI, gucci.com
Women’s GG Embossed Sneaker in White and Black Leather, $920 (approx. P50,830), GUCCI, gucci.com
Horsebit 1955 in Red Leather, $3250 (approx. P179,560), GUCCI, gucci.com
Jeon Somi
Soloist Jeon Somi went for a casual yet edgy getup in head-to-toe Prada on the way to Milan, coupling a black nylon jacket and jeans that made her platinum blonde locks pop even further.
Re-Nylon Blouson Jacket, $3000 (approx. P165,645), PRADA, prada.com
Five-Pocket Denim Jeans, $1590 (approx. P87,776), PRADA, prada.com
Monolith Ombré Brushed Leather Loafers, $1470 (approx. P81,141), PRADA, prada.com
Soft Padded Napa Leather Mini-Bag, $2800 (approx. P154,555), PRADA, prada.com
Moon Ga Young
True Beauty and The Interest of Love star Moon Ga Young added a dash of femininity to the biker look, wearing Saint Laurent’s bomber jacket and a matching puffy shoulder bag to head to the brand’s Paris show.
Lambskin Bomber Jacket, $4390 (approx. P242,400), SAINT LAURENT, farfetch.com
Loulou Puffer Small Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag, $4241.79 (approx. P235,016), SAINT LAURENT, net-a-porter.com
Vassili Zipped Boots in Smooth Leather, $1190 (approx. P65,723), SAINT LAURENT, ysl.com
Taeyong of NCT
Designer casual is a different league of its own as seen on Taeyong from NCT! The K-pop group’s leader was keeping it cool with a zip-up puffer hoodie and an Olympic blue puzzle bag from Loewe before his flight to Paris.
Zip-Up Puffer Hoodie in Nappa, P475,800, LOEWE, loewe.com
Puzzle Bag in Satin Calfskin in Olympic Blue, P216,000, LOEWE, loewe.com
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