Celebrity 2 Dec 2022

The Style Evolution Of Rosé From Blackpink

Exploring Rosé’s sartorial inclinations throughout her career

by Kaitlyn Lai

Upon mentioning Blackpink’s Rosé, the words “YSL muse” quickly come to mind. Whether on the red carpet or at the airport, her form-fitting black outfits – classic YSL – which contrast her striking strawberry-blonde hair, have become the singer’s signature look over recent years. However, it wasn’t that long ago when she was a fresh face in music and fashion, whose daily looks comprised dainty floral prints and cosy knits. Here, we look back at Rosé’s style evolution, from her days as a wide-eyed K-pop rookie from Australia to walking the Met steps as the Hallyu superstar we all know and love today.

Staying Comfortable

In the early years of her debut, Rosé’s off-duty wardrobe mainly consisted of long coats, fuzzy outerwear and soft sweaters. Her preference for comfortable garments has stayed consistent throughout her career and remains key to her style.

Effortless oversized tees and two-piece sweatshirt sets permanently reside in the singer’s wardrobe.

Like any bonafide fashionista, Rosé has mastered the art of staying stylish without sacrificing comfort. After all, living the life of a K-pop star entails spending hours upon hours in the dance studio and the makeup chair. Or, for a powerhouse like Rosé, hopping from one long-haul flight to another to grace the world’s largest events.

An Affinity For Prints

Rosé has always been fond of prints. And while the singer now leans towards minimalistic designs, we can still spot patterned garments peppered here and there across her social media.

Cue: her slinky tiger print number, the occasional polka dot ensemble and her favourite Reformation floral dresses (very fitting for our Rosie Posie!)

Saint Laurent Chic

In June 2020, Rosé was officially named YSL’s global ambassador — an announcement that imprinted her everyday style with a permanent YSL mark.

From sitting in the audience of Saint Laurent’s fashion shows as a guest to being personally photographed by creative director Anthony Vaccarello for the brand’s denim campaign, Rosé’s fashion identity has naturally and inevitably evolved with her ambassadorship. Day to day, she reaches for classic garments in darker, muted tones characterised by dainty, figure-skimming cuts that still emphasise her feminine charm.

Layering And Experimenting

Occasionally, Rosé departs from her go-to black top and jeans dresscode to try something new.

Think lace satin camis layered on crop tops and wearing midi dresses over jeans.

In Her Solo Era

If we had to sum up Rosé style evolution in 3 minutes, it would be the MV of her first solo single, “On The Ground”. The outfits chosen for her solo debut perfectly encapsulate her fashion identity, complementing the song’s introspective account of Rosè’s journey to stardom and her search for the self along the way.

Pops of colour and girly details have been incorporated into edgier stage looks for a sartorial feast that is quintessentially Rosé: one that imbues the soft, sweet aesthetic that once defined her style with the rock ‘n’ roll edge of Saint Laurent.