On his birthday, we look at the BTS rapper’s coolest style moments to inspire your own travel wardrobe
K-pop stars have a knack for serving up serious style wherever they may be—on stage, on the red carpet, or even on a plane. BTS member J-Hope is no exception; his adventurous approach to dressing for travel has resulted in fans hailing him as an “airport fashion king”.
Indeed, there is plenty of style inspiration to be found in the rapper’s outfits, which range from sophisticated to streetwear cool. The K-pop star and Louis Vuitton ambassador knows how to layer his coats and jackets, but he can also pull off a simple T-shirt-and-jeans combo with flair. For guys who still haven’t figured out the formula to looking (pardon the pun) fly while in transit, we spotlight J-Hope’s best airport fashion moments below.
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1. Artsy Scarf
When heading to a flight at Incheon International Airport, J-Hope dressed smartly in a black blazer and trousers, but he also added a bright pop of colour into his look via a rare Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama polka dot scarf from 2012. That wasn’t the only limited-edition piece he had on. His carry-on choice was the Louis Vuitton x Nigo monogram duck bag, and he wore the Turbodrk Chuck 70 sneakers designed by Rick Owens.