Once again, Celine ambassador Lisa has captured the essence of Hedi Slimane’s French chic aesthetic. Sitting next to Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, the Blackpink rapper attended the Celine menswear show—its first physical show in seasons—in a sequinned turtleneck and a pair of belted shorts, resembling French style icons of the ‘60s.

BTS’ Taehyung, otherwise known as V, looked ready to party on the front row of Hedi Slimane’s latest Celine fashion show. The K-pop star was all a-glitter with a sequinned turtleneck and a crystal cascade necklace, which he topped off with a bold red leather jacket that made him impossible to turn away from.

Reply 1988 actor Park Bo-gum offered a masterclass in layering, arriving to the Celine fashion show in a long coat, a vest, and a turtleneck. To add a twist to the sophisticated ensemble, the K-drama star threw on a pair of leather pants and accessorised with a crystal fringe necklace.

After causing a stir with his casual, all-Prada airport look, which combined two of the Italian brand’s hottest accessories of the moment—the bucket hat and the Canvas tote bag—the K-pop star headed to the fashion show with an upgraded ensemble. He kept the polished Prada derby shoes, but channelled the style sensibilities of The Matrix with a nylon jumpsuit, smartened up with a black wool suit. Again, accessories were key: Jaehyun’s Prada chain necklace is sure to be sold out soon enough, but you may have better luck copping his sleek, rectangle-frame sunglasses.

Often seen on the red carpet in a typical tuxedo, Song Kang was never as adventurous with his suits as he was at the Prada fashion show. His grey suit was the product of Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons’ picking apart of menswear for the Fall/Winter 2022 collection, hence the butch, broad shoulders contrasted by the cinched waist. Kang added his own military-inspired twist to the formal look by completing it with a pair of combat boots, into which he tucked his trousers.

Chinese singer Cai Xukun resembled less of a pop sensation than the lead of a rom-com drama in his get-up. While wearing the same jumpsuit seen on Jaehyun, Cai’s version came in light blue, which made for chromatic harmony when styled with a long grey coat. Its length emphasised Cai’s towering height—another qualifier for a swoon-worthy, on-screen hero—and the outfit ended with flourish via a pair of glossy, square-toe loafers.

Even when pulling a look from Fendi’s Fall/Winter 2023 collection, which was inspired by the classic menswear wardrobe, Zico managed to bring a boyish charm to his first Fendi fashion show appearance. His red check, reversible coat ended just as his Fendi monogram knee socks began, which also drew our eyes to his polished leather loafers. Accessories-wise, the South Korean rapper favoured Fendi’s O’Lock necklace and bracelet.

As fresh as it seems, Lomon’s look from the Cactus Jack Dior collection had a touch of history on it. His wool and cashmere sweater featured the CD Diamond logo, created by former Dior designer in 1974. Almost 50 years later, and its graphic power is still evident in Travis Scott’s collaboration with the French fashion house. Here, Lomon demonstrates a masterclass in monochrome dressing by completing his look with a pair of pink cargo bermuda shorts.

Japanese actor Ryusei Yokohama was already dressed in the new Dior Men Spring/Summer 2023 collection even as he watched the fashion show from the front row. His elegant, tailored ensemble was classic Kim Jones, while its colour was a nod to the soft hues favoured by Christian Dior. To complete the look, Yokohama sported a pair of wellington boots that suited the outdoorsy feel of the collection.

Fresh-faced Taiwanese star Ouyang Nana has been won over by the edgy minimalism of Matthew M. William’s Givenchy, and she clearly suits it. Her outfit represented William’s modern take on tailoring, comprising a beige biker jacket with popped collars and Givenchy Lock hardware, and a ribbed knit skirt whose hem has been seductively slit.

Ryota Katayose could easily have been mistaken for any one of the cool kids that populate Williams’ Givenchy runway shows with his army green ensemble. Over a graphic shirt suited for skater boys, the Japanese singer wore a padded vest whose utilitarian quality was reflected through his trousers, which were unconventionally fitted with roomy pockets. On his feet, Katayose sported a pair of Williams’ wacky, sculptural Givenchy shoes.

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