Since 2012, fashion portal HYPEBEAST has celebrated leaders in fashion with their annual HYPEBEAST100 (HB100) list. The list names 100 individuals who have made significant contributions to the fashion world through their creativity and inspiring achievements – and this year, only three K-pop stars made the cut.
For their 2024 list, HYPEBEAST names BIGBANG’s (빅뱅) G-Dragon (지드래곤), BLACKPINK’s (블랙핑크) Jennie (제니) and GOT7’s (갓세븐) Jackson Wang (왕잭슨) as three influential K-pop idols in the fashion world. However, it’s worth mentioning that there are no standings in the list, meaning the portal sees these three stars as equally significant to the industry. Let’s see what they have to say about these three innovators:
G-Dragon
In G-Dragon’s HB100 profile for 2024, HYPEBEAST highlights his brand, PEACEMINUSONE. The portal notes that the lifestyle brand has rapidly grown in popularity since its inception seven years ago. The list also mentions some of G-Dragon’s recent fashion projects, including the viral PEACEMINUSONE x Nike Kwondo 1 collaboration with Nike, and the “Nothing But A ‘G’ Thang: The Art & Archive of G-Dragon” auction through Pharrell’s JOOPITER platform.
Jennie
For their profile on Jennie, HYPEBEAST mentions the idol’s partnerships with fashion labels Jacquemus and Calvin Klein and lifestyle brand adidas. They also praise her “Jentle Salon” collaboration with eyewear brand Gentle Monster, which achieved massive success upon its launch. The portal also mentions how her solo single “Mantra” helped solidify her position as a prominent figure in music, on top of being a sensation in the world of high-end fashion.
Jackson Wang
The HB100 profile on Jackson highlights his music and fashion career, noting that the Louis Vuitton brand ambassador had a stellar 2024 with his many accomplishments. The portal also spotlights the TEAM WANG brand, especially its high-profile collaboration with JOOPITER. The portal also says the singer proved his global impact with the “Musician of the Year with Quality Performance Internationally” award at the Weibo Music Awards.
There’s no doubt that these three stars have had a great 2024, and we can’t wait to see what they have in store for fans in 2025. What are your thoughts on this year’s HB100 honourees? Who else do you think deserved a spot on the list?
Sources: Hypebeast (1)(2)(3)(4)
