A woman enjoys a sunlit stroll beneath blooming cherry trees.
Cover Ive’s Yujin proves that monochrome dressing can make just as strong a style statement as colour (Photo: @_yujin_an/Instagram)
A woman enjoys a sunlit stroll beneath blooming cherry trees.

Ive leader Yujin has made black and white her signature style, bringing confidence and ease to the timeless pairing

Every wardrobe eventually circles back to black and white, but few wear the pairing with the ease of An Yujin. The Ive leader—a Fendi ambassador—treats monochrome less as a safety net than as a sartorial language all her own. She moves between hardware-laden denim armour and sculptural organza, swapping stiletto polish for platform sneakers, corsetry for chiffon, tailoring for texture and somehow making each shift feel natural rather than overly styled.

That versatility is increasingly part of Yujin’s appeal beyond the stage, too. Alongside Ive’s second world tour, which lands in Hong Kong and Taiwan in September 2026, she is set to appear in the upcoming An-Young in Seoul exhibition with Jang Wonyoung, a new project built around previously unreleased photographs, media art and interactive elements. What holds her style together is the same sense of control: contrast, proportion and finish create looks that feel polished while retaining a sense of ease. On her September 1 birthday, revisit the looks that prove black and white is never a neutral on Yujin.

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Parisian prep basics: elevating crisp white poplin with scalloped broderie lace trims

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Ahn Yu-jin, leader of IVE, is pictured showcasing her signature style.
Above Scalloped broderie lace elevates a crisp white poplin shirt in Yujin’s smart-casual edit (Photo: @_yujin_an/Instagram)
Ahn Yu-jin, leader of IVE, is pictured showcasing her signature style.

An Yujin’s oversized white poplin shirt, finished with a scalloped hem of floral lace, is worn loose over tailored black trousers for a look that balances menswear ease with feminine detailing. Straight hair with soft curtain bangs and a gradient coral lip keep the finish fresh. The lace hem is the quiet hero here, turning a classic shirt-and-trouser pairing into something considerably more editorial.

The two-tone coquette mini: layering dark pinafores with ivory ruffled chiffon

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Ahn Yujin of IVE on a bed in a hotel room, wearing a navy dress.
Above A dark pinafore dress with ivory ruffled chiffon brings coquette softness to Yujin’s monochrome edit (Photo: @_yujin_an/Instagram)
Ahn Yujin of IVE on a bed in a hotel room, wearing a navy dress.

This look softens the palette’s edges. A navy-black pinafore mini dress is fitted with an ivory chiffon bustier insert, finished with delicate micro-pleats and frilled trim at the neckline. Yujin’s signature see-through fringe and airy waves lean into the coquette mood, while a butterfly-charm necklace adds a low-key detail. It’s a lesson in using contrast to create sweetness rather than starkness—proof that monochrome can read romantic, not just severe.

High-contrast gorpcore: styling a black Balenciaga track jacket with chalk-white parachute pants

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An Yujin wears a black Balenciaga track jacket paired with light cargo pants, reflecting her signature style.
Above A black Balenciaga track jacket meets chalk-white parachute trousers in Yujin’s utility-led look (Photo: @_yujin_an/Instagram)
An Yujin wears a black Balenciaga track jacket paired with light cargo pants, reflecting her signature style.

Yujin’s gorpcore moment leans fully into proportion play: a black Balenciaga performance jacket with a funnel collar sits above voluminous, off-white parachute cargo trousers with oversized bellows pockets. Chunky lug-sole boots ground the airy silhouette, while a sleek half-up ponytail and elongated eyeliner keep the beauty look precise. It’s a strong template for anyone wanting to make oversized streetwear feel considered rather than sloppy.

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The subversive white column: how to style an evening gown with chunky high-tops

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IVE's leader Yujin pairs a dazzling white gown with white sneakers, showcasing her unique approach to style.
Above A white gown meets high-tops in Yujin’s rule-breaking evening moment (Photo: @_yujin_an/Instagram)
IVE's leader Yujin pairs a dazzling white gown with white sneakers, showcasing her unique approach to style.

Yujin’s radical evening look pairs a strapless ivory column gown with crisp white platform high-tops rather than heels. A structural low chignon and softly winged eyes keep the styling polished, while the sneakers introduce a practical, performance-ready edge. It’s a study in subverting black-tie convention without sacrificing elegance, proof that comfort and glamour aren’t mutually exclusive.

The clean all-white summer fit: micro-studded tank paired with distressed white denim

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An Yu-jin, leader of IVE, embraces a sporty-chic aesthetic in a New York Mets cap.
Above A studded white tank and distressed denim shorts define Yujin’s off-duty uniform (Photo: @_yujin_an/Instagram)
An Yu-jin, leader of IVE, embraces a sporty-chic aesthetic in a New York Mets cap.

Off-duty, Yujin leans into relaxed Americana with a micro-studded white scoop-neck tank and heavily distressed white denim shorts. Loose beach waves and a dewy, sun-kissed make-up finish keep the mood breezy, while a bold blue baseball cap injects colour against the all-white base. It’s an easy formula for anyone chasing effortless warm-weather dressing—texture and distressing do the visual work, so accessories can stay minimal.

The double-breasted ecru trench: mastering monochrome outerwear for rainy transitions

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A woman in a high-collared, double-breasted trench coat carries a clear umbrella on a damp city street.
Above A double-breasted ecru trench with a funnel collar anchors Yujin’s seasonal transition look (Photo: @_yujin_an/Instagram)
A woman in a high-collared, double-breasted trench coat carries a clear umbrella on a damp city street.

For seasonal transitions, Yujin turns to a cropped, double-breasted ecru trench with an exaggerated funnel collar and buckled waist belt, worn over straight white trousers for a clean, tonal base. A dramatic auburn bob and warm taupe eye make-up update the classic silhouette. Finished with an oversized suede tote, the look proves outerwear can carry a whole seasonal shift in mood while staying firmly within a black-and-white-adjacent palette.

The neo-noir basque bodice: sculpting night-out silhouettes with a boned black corset

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The subject of the article, embodying effortless style with her long dark hair and chic black top.
Above A boned black corset with a basque hem sharpens Yujin’s take on evening tailoring (Photo: @_yujin_an/Instagram)
The subject of the article, embodying effortless style with her long dark hair and chic black top.

Here, Yujin trades soft romance for structure. A jet-black corset with exposed boning and a pointed basque hemline is paired with relaxed, low-slung trousers, creating deliberate tension between a fitted bodice and casual bottoms. Old Hollywood waves and a diffused terracotta blush soften the sharpness. The look is a reminder that monochrome doesn’t have to mean simple—silhouette and structure can carry just as much drama as colour.

Red-carpet glamour: asymmetric one-shoulder white organza and sheer details

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An Yu-jin, leader of K-pop group IVE, exudes sophistication in a white one-shoulder dress with ruffled detail.
Above Sculptural organza drapes across one shoulder in Yujin’s architectural look (Photo: @_yujin_an/Instagram)
An Yu-jin, leader of K-pop group IVE, exudes sophistication in a white one-shoulder dress with ruffled detail.

Closing the edit is Yujin’s most architectural gown: an asymmetric ivory dress elevated by a sculptural cascade of stiffened organza and sheer lace sweeping across the bodice and over one shoulder. Deep-parted glossy waves and a luminous strawberry-pink lip keep the focus on the gown’s engineering. It’s a fitting finale—proof that at its most elevated, monochrome dressing can feel just as dramatic as any colour statement.

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Clifford Olanday
Regional Editor, T-Labs, Tatler Asia
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After more than a decade in lifestyle media, Clifford has mastered the art of writing seriously about things that are fun—and writing fun things about people who take themselves very seriously. At Tatler Asia, he helped steer its flagship lists, Tatler’s Most Influential and Asia’s Most Stylish. And today, he leads T-Labs, Tatler Asia’s content innovation hub, where he continues the noble pursuit of lifestyle storytelling, spinning stories on wealth, entertainment, necessary style, Hallyu, Hollywood, beauty and more for audiences across Asia.