On October 1, CR Fashion Book unveiled its latest cover story featuring BLACKPINK’s Jennie. Founded by French fashion editor Carine Roitfeld and based in New York, the magazine’s 27th issue was helmed entirely by a Western creative team. Jennie’s editorial, shot by renowned photographer Renell Medrano, showcased the star in contrasting personas: sweet and alluring versus bold and edgy—a visual representation of “black” and “pink.”
This is far from the first time Jennie has captivated audiences with her daring fashion choices. The 29-year-old idol’s mix of sensuality, poise, and vulnerability has long been a defining trait of her image. Yet, despite her global success, Korean netizens continue to label Jennie as an outsider who doesn’t conform to traditional domestic beauty standards.
Typical online comments about the photoshoot included:
“What kind of concept is this?”
“So this is French aesthetics?”
“That outfit looks like lingerie—why would she wear that?”
“The styling and posing feel childish, like kids playing dress-up.”
Jennie wore a design from Marc Jacobs’ Fall/Winter 2025 collection, and while international fashion circles applauded the creative direction, Korean netizens were divided—reflecting the double-edged nature of her influence as a global fashion icon.
In the accompanying interview, Jennie opened up about her lifelong love for fashion, a passion inspired by her mother: “As a child, I often saw my mom happy when she styled her outfits every day. That planted a dream in me to do the same for myself,” Jennie shared. “I love putting looks together—not for parties or to show off—but simply because I enjoy the process.”
She also revealed her personal approach to manifestation, admitting she practices it daily: “At my level, I always need to move forward and set higher standards for myself. Even an album like RUBY was a manifestation that came true. And even for small things, like motivating myself to exercise, I visualize how confident and attractive I’ll feel when I see myself in the mirror after a workout.”
In just a few days, Jennie will be the last piece completing BLACKPINK’s full presence at Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026. So far, negative reactions have overshadowed the members’ appearances, with Rosé and Jisoo dominating headlines due to “controversy” and “disappointment.”
Fans and the global public are eagerly waiting to see how Jennie’s appearance will wrap up this chapter. For those who follow her fashion career, it’s clear many feel the pressure on her behalf. Public expectations are always a double-edged sword—and the most recent example has already been seen with Jisoo’s appearance at Dior.
Sources: CR Fashion Book, Korean online communities, Marc Jacobs
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