Jisoo (BlackPink) and Miss Thùy Tiên graced the recent Paris Fashion Week, but their appearances sparked debate regarding their fit with the respective brands.
Balancing Personal Style and Brand Identity
Dior, renowned for its elegant and sophisticated designs, prioritizes a timeless aesthetic. While Jisoo and Thùy Tiên were expected to showcase their unique charm, their choices at the Dior show raised questions about their alignment with the brand’s image.
Jisoo: A Dior Muse, or More of the Same?
As a Dior brand ambassador, Jisoo’s selections leaned towards classic elegance and a touch of “Old Money” aesthetics. Her outfit – a corset top paired with a pleated shirt, layered lace skirt, heeled ankle boots, and a Lady Dior bag – was refined and sophisticated, but lacked a truly groundbreaking element compared to previous appearances. Designer Kiên Vũ points to a calculated, if safe, approach to maintaining the image of a Dior muse, but lacking a distinct personal style signature. Accessories, like bags and jewelry, were minimalist, respecting the brand’s image, but potentially failing to showcase Jisoo’s unique personality.
Thùy Tiên: Adapting or Compromising?
Thùy Tiên, a guest at the event, opted for a more understated and elegant look. Her black off-the-shoulder dress, paired with a minimalist belt and white pointed-toe heels, was elegant and appropriate for the Dior aesthetic, but failed to fully showcase her own strong personal style. Designer Kiên Vũ suggests that Thùy Tiên may be attempting a stylistic evolution, but the chosen outfit wasn’t quite high-fashion enough to match Dior’s standards.
Key Considerations for a More Memorable Appearance
For a more impactful international fashion presence, Jisoo and Thùy Tiên could better balance respecting the brand with showcasing their individual styles. This could involve:
- More daring fashion choices: Stepping beyond the realm of simple elegance and experimenting with avant-garde designs, unique details, and bold silhouettes could create a strong personal statement.
- Exhibiting individual fashion personas: Employing materials, colors, and accessories that reflect their individual tastes and aesthetics while maintaining brand appropriateness.
- Blending Asian and Western influences: Integrating elements of Asian fashion sensibilities with contemporary, unique Western styles.
- Hair and makeup: Appropriate hair and makeup choices can complement the look and enhance the overall impact.
Conclusion
Jisoo and Thùy Tiên’s appearances at the Dior show highlight the challenges of balancing personal style with brand identity in the fashion industry. To achieve truly memorable moments, both need to find a more harmonious integration of their unique styles within the brand’s framework.
