Thus far, 2023 has been a year filled with exciting fashion news and compelling style moments featuring Asian stars. The first half of the year saw the fashion industry turning its eyes to Asia with a myriad of ambassadorship announcements and special events, including Dior’s first showing in India and Louis Vuitton and Gucci’s stopovers in South Korea. Celebrities from the APAC region also asserted their growing influence by walking red carpets, gracing the front rows during Fashion Week, and commanding the world’s attention with their presence.
EnVi’s most-read fashion stories in the first half of the year reflect just that — how Asia and its celebrities are taking the fashion world by storm and creating new dynamics in the industry. From the A-listers ruling Fashion Week to the global rise of Thai entertainers, below are the topics that most engaged EnVi’s readers in the last six months.
10. Louis Vuitton Launches Yayoi Kusama Collaboration With Global Ad Campaign
Kicking off 2023 on a high note, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton joined forces with avant-garde Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama for a special collection. To announce and promote the release, Louis Vuitton launched an ad campaign featuring global stars.
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9. NCT’s Johnny Suh Takes Fun Suiting to the 2023 Gold Gala
Joining a night that celebrates Asian excellence, Johnny Suh made an appearance at the Gold House 2nd Annual Gold Gala. As a growing influence on the global scene, the K-pop idol stole the spotlight when he hit the gold carpet.
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8. Thai Megastar Win Metawin Appointed Prada’s Brand Ambassador
After making waves throughout 2022 with his fashion endeavors, Thai actor Win Metawin cemented his place as a top player in the industry with his appointment as Prada’s brand ambassador.
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7. Asian Stars Brought the It Factor to Tiffany & Co.’s The Landmark Reopening
Asian stars such as Jimin, Win Metawin, Ayaka Miyoshi, Henry Lau, and Naomi Watanabe set the internet ablaze attending the reopening of Tiffany & Co’s flagship store in New York.
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6. Thai Stars Are Acing the Style Game In 2023
Representing Thailand on the international stage, Thai entertainers such as Apo (Nattawin Wattanagitiphat), Bright, Win Metawin and BLACKPINK’s Lisa are acing the style game in 2023.
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5. Bright Vachirawit Has The Perfect Front Row Look For Burberry’s FW23 Show
Filling his duties as Burberry’s first South Asia Pacific ambassador, Bright Vachirawit attended the brand’s Fall Winter 2023 fashion show. Unsurprisingly, the star found the perfect front-row look.
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4. NCT’s Yuta Takes the Denim-and-White Style Formula to Louis Vuitton’s 2023 Pre-Fall Show
Multihyphenate star Yuta Nakamoto attended Louis Vuitton’s 2023 Pre-Fall show in Seoul. The Japanese singer and actor proved the timeless appeal of the denim and white formula with a madly tasteful look.
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3. Let’s Talk About Prada’s Fall Winter 2023 Menswear Collection
Italian luxury brand Prada presented its Fall Winter 2023 collection in Milan on January 15. The show tapped into a strong suiting game, menswear essentials, and a show-stopper front row filled with Asian powerhouses such as ENHYPEN, Win Metawin and Kentaro Sakaguchi.
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2. Asian Stars Ruled Fashion Week Once Again
The Fall Winter 2023 fashion season brought plenty of activity across the major fashion capitals. BLACKPINK, TWICE and NCT proved their strong influence, amassing impressive Media Impact Value™ (MIV®) figures.
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1. Jackson Wang, Win Metawin, ENHYPHEN, NCT, and Jisoo Stole the Show at Men’s and Couture Fashion Week
The star power of APAC celebs was at an all-time high during the FW23 Men’s Fashion Week and SS23 Haute Couture Week. Jackson Wang, Win Metawin, ENHYPHEN, Jisoo, and more generated great buzz with their attendance at fashion shows.
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