Cover Jennie from Blackpink has revolutionised K-pop style with her fearless approach to fashion (Photo: Lanna Apisukh/WWD/Getty Images)
Jennie from Blackpink has revolutionised K-pop style with her fearless approach to fashion (Photo: Lanna Apisukh/WWD/Getty Images)
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As Blackpink icon Jennie celebrates her birthday on January 16, we decode the signature aesthetics that have made an influential fashion muse
Jennie’s birthday on January 16 arrives as her fashion influence reaches a point of permanence, shaping silhouettes, styling codes and what sells next. The Jennie Effect—that phenomenon where everything she touches sells out instantly—has transcended celebrity endorsement to establish her as a true arbiter of style. From wearing couture creations at K-pop events to redefining streetwear with her Blokette aesthetic, Jennie has built a fashion vocabulary that speaks to millions. Her genius lies in the tension: masculine racing jackets paired with delicate mini skirts, archival Chanel worn with contemporary irreverence, high fashion grounded in accessible cool. Here’s how to decode the essential elements of Jennie’s style.
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The ‘red era’ couture: Maison Margiela sheer corset dress
Above Jennie wearing custom Maison Margiela at the Golden Disc Awards in red sheer elegance (Photo: @jennierubyjane / Instagram)
Jennie wearing custom Maison Margiela at the Golden Disc Awards in red sheer elegance (Photo: @jennierubyjane / Instagram)
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This custom red sheer corset dress by Glenn Martens represents Jennie’s elevation into haute couture’s inner circle. The deconstructed silhouette features Margiela’s signature internal wiring and architectural corsetry, moving her firmly beyond commercial pop star into fashion intellectual territory. Wearing Margiela Couture to a K-pop awards show signals serious fashion credibility.
The gilded stage: military-meets-idol glamour
Above Jennie performing in structured denim with gold hardware and fishnet tights for maximum impact (Photo: @jennierubyjane / Instagram)
Jennie performing in structured denim with gold hardware and fishnet tights for maximum impact (Photo: @jennierubyjane / Instagram)
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This Schiaparelli dark denim cropped jacket with prominent gold buttons exemplifies concert-ready construction. Paired with micro-shorts and fishnet tights, it balances military structure with idol glamour. The gold hardware elevates the edgy fishnets, creating a look engineered for high-impact choreography whilst maintaining visual luxury under stage lights.
The eclectic mix: tank top layered with luxe fur
Above Jennie demonstrating her texture-mixing mastery in a tank top and fur coat (Photo: @jennierubyjane / Instagram)
Jennie demonstrating her texture-mixing mastery in a tank top and fur coat (Photo: @jennierubyjane / Instagram)
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A white tank top layered beneath a luxurious fur coat plus sheer blue tights, worn at The Ruby Experience, exemplifies Jennie’s fearless aesthetic clash. This masterclass in texture pairing validates the “wrong shoe theory” applied to clothing, making outfits compelling by combining conflicting references. Everyday wear meets evening wear, proving her influence extends beyond single key pieces into styling philosophy itself.
The ‘Coco’ dandy: Chanel tuxedo gown at the Met Gala
Above Jennie subverting red carpet tradition in custom Chanel menswear-inspired tailoring with pearls (Photo: @jennierubyjane / Instagram)
Jennie subverting red carpet tradition in custom Chanel menswear-inspired tailoring with pearls (Photo: @jennierubyjane / Instagram)
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At the 2025 Met Gala, Jennie wore a custom black Chanel tuxedo gown requiring over 330 hours of hand labour. Fusing sharp menswear lapels with feminine draping and pearl embellishments, it subverted traditional ballgown expectations. The look channelled a 1920s gangster’s wife aesthetic, proving Jennie’s mastery of fashion history and gender-fluid dressing.
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Comfort couture: light blue minimalism
Above Jennie at Matthieu Blazy's debut Chanel collection in light blue minimalism (Photo: @jennierubyjane / Instagram)
Jennie at Matthieu Blazy's debut Chanel collection in light blue minimalism (Photo: @jennierubyjane / Instagram)
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Jennie wore a light blue two-piece at Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection by creative director Matthieu Blazy. The relaxed silhouette represents a new chapter in the singer’s Chanel relationship—moving beyond structured classics into contemporary ease. The soft blue palette and easy construction prove luxury can prioritise comfort without sacrificing sophistication.
The RTA racer: oversized streetwear
Above Jennie embracing authentic Blokecore in an oversized racing jacket for off-duty travel (Photo: @jennierubyjane / Instagram)
Jennie embracing authentic Blokecore in an oversized racing jacket for off-duty travel (Photo: @jennierubyjane / Instagram)
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An oversized black racing jacket by RTA with Grand Prix patches demonstrates the Blokecore aesthetic’s versatility. Unlike her cropped stage versions, this slouchy silhouette proves the trend translates perfectly to travel days and casual settings. Dark sunglasses and sweatpants complete the authentic, lived-in sportswear approach.
The ‘Deadline’ leather: Chanel racing jacket
Above In a red racing jacket, Jennie endorsed the Blokette revolution worldwide (Photo: @jennierubyjane / Instagram)
In a red racing jacket, Jennie endorsed the Blokette revolution worldwide (Photo: @jennierubyjane / Instagram)
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The red leather racing jacket by Chanel became the centrepiece of Jennie’s Deadline World Tour and the Blokette trend. Bold red transforms masculine motorsport gear into feminine armour. She rarely pairs it with matching trousers, instead choosing mini skirts—creating that essential contrast that defines her style.
The off-duty muse: grunge meets Chanel logomania
Above Jennie’s casual mirror selfie showcasing her signature high-low fashion mixing approach (Photo: @jennierubyjane / Instagram)
Jennie’s casual mirror selfie showcasing her signature high-low fashion mixing approach (Photo: @jennierubyjane / Instagram)
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An oversized blue plaid shirt meets a cream Chanel beanie in this effortlessly cool mirror selfie moment. This is Jennie’s accessible genius: elevating a grunge staple with a heritage luxury piece creates an attainable “model off-duty” aesthetic. The sunglasses add mystery, whilst the casual composition makes high fashion feel democratic and replicable.
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.
