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Ahead of his JJ20 World Tour concert in Singapore, we look back at the Mandopop superstar’s best style moments on stage
Homegrown superstar JJ Lin is as versatile a musician as they come. Over his 20-year career, the singer has shaken up the Mandopop scene by experimenting with various genres, and most recently, writing songs in English for the first time.
It’s only fitting, then, that Lin’s stage presence reflects his artistic range. His concert outfits are very much suited for a superstar, incorporating dramatic silhouettes, heavy embellishments and even a touch of the avant-garde.
We can’t wait to see what Lin brings to the stage for his upcoming concerts in Singapore as part of his JJ20 World Tour. Until then, take a look at some of his most impressive concert outfits from over the years.
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Studs and Sparkle
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In a look that paid homage to one of his favourite musicians, the late and great Michael Jackson, JJ Lin wore a heavily embellished military jacket with an avant-garde twist for his Timeline World Tour concert in Nanjing, China. While one shoulder sported a typical fringed epaulette, the other featured an upturned padded shoulder that Rick Owens would certainly approve of. Lin was further armoured in a studded harness and knee-high boots with crystal detailing.
Painted in White
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Not one to shy away from unconventional silhouettes, JJ Lin suited up in a sweeping white coat that seemed to come out of The Matrix. He cut a commanding figure in the artistic design, which featured micro pleats, cracked lines, and dripping paint towards the end. From a slit on the side of the coat, fans could also see a hint of shine from Lin’s metallic purple pants—another bold fashion choice.
On Cloud Nine
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Even when wearing suits, JJ Lin’s choices are are anything but boring. Performing at the 2020 Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan, the singer looked angelic in a full look from Louis Vuitton’s Monogram Clouds collection for fall/winter 2020. Designed by Virgil Abloh, the outfit was inspired by the idea of heaven on earth. Lin’s fans will certainly agree that the suit is made for him.
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Princely in Purple
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JJ Lin stood out like a star at a concert in Beijing by wearing one of his favourite colours: purple. Seemingly channeling Prince and David Bowie, the singer sparkled in a sequin cropped jacket that featured outlined lapels. If that wasn’t dramatic enough, Lin completed his glamorous get-up with a shirt embellished with metallic details.
Couture Cyborg
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In 2019, JJ Lin continued to experiment with his on-stage style by taking on a futuristic bent for a Valentine’s Day concert in Taiwan. The sci-fi fan turned into a cyborg with a metallic outfit featuring “exposed” wires and a robotic arm. He also threw on a glittering harness (perhaps he was inspired by Timothee Chalamet’s 2019 Golden Globes look?) and a Margiela-inspired embellished headpiece.
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Flying High
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In the ultimate display of his showmanship, JJ Lin practically transformed into a butterfly when performing his hit ballad, A Thousand Years Later. While suspended in the air, Lin appears in a wired cocoon that he unwraps to reveal his butterfly wings, resulting in one of the most dramatic outfit changes ever seen on stage.
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Pameyla Cambe is the Assistant Digital Editor of Tatler Singapore. She handles the Fashion section of the website, where she reports on trends, the hottest fashion launches and what your favourite Asian celebrities are wearing.
