Airport fashion has become its own K-pop subgenre, with some idols turning every trip into an opportunity to set a trend. The relationship between idols and fashion extends beyond the airport, as stars increasingly become central figures in luxury campaigns, designer collaborations, and major brand partnerships.
By Alegria Haro
Martin — CORTIS
K-pop airport fashion takes on a distinctly youthful edge with Martin of CORTIS, who wears Smack Aspiration’s Airfield Waffle T-Shirt, a label known for its playful approach to contemporary streetwear. He pairs it with TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloist. overglasses from the Japanese label’s Spring/Summer 2023 collection, adding a more experimental touch to the relaxed jeans and casual accessories. The mix of emerging streetwear and archival-inspired Japanese design feels spontaneous and personal, capturing the kind of styling that makes airport fashion feel like an extension of an idol’s everyday wardrobe.
Hyunjin — Stray Kids
Hyunjin brings GUESS‘s take on modern American heritage to the airport while heading to Los Angeles for the brand’s Melrose pop-up. His full GUESS look leans into the label’s denim-driven aesthetic, with relaxed proportions that keep it easy for travel. A bright pink cap breaks up the denim-heavy styling with a playful flash of color, giving the classic combination a younger edge. As GUESS’s Global Brand Ambassador, Hyunjin’s airport style feels like a natural extension of his relationship with the brand. His relationship with fashion houses has been a recurring part of his public image, including his role as Versace’s Global Brand Ambassador.
Giselle — aespa
Giselle heads to Lollapalooza in a look that gives airport dressing a distinctly downtown feel. She pairs LOEWE’s stretch-cotton tank with the house’s small Amazona 180 bag and Our Legacy’s Slim Boot, keeping the foundation sleek and understated. Moncler Vekto sunglasses and layered bracelets from Carlo Acutis and UNDERCOVER add a more personal edge, bringing a touch of rock-and-roll attitude to the polished essentials. It’s an effortless approach to festival travel style that feels especially natural for Giselle.
Seonghyeon — CORTIS
Seonghyeon keeps his airport style understated while heading to Jakarta with CORTIS for Allo Bank Festival 2026. His relaxed outfit is built around an easy-to-wear silhouette, with the Dioriviera Large Spongy Book Tote hanging at his side as the look’s defining accessory. Its generous proportions and softly structured shape add a practical, utilitarian touch without overwhelming the rest of the outfit, fitting Seonghyeon’s increasingly recognizable approach to off-duty dressing: youthful, unfussy, and attentive to the details that make a simple look feel personal.
Jimin — BTS
Jimin heads to Paris for the Dior Men’s Summer 2027 show in a look that balances softness with a sharper edge. A sky-blue V-neck knit contrasts with wide black leather pants, cinched with a Dior Médaillon belt. He carries the Dior Archie bag, decorated with sunflower and leaf charms, and finishes with D de Dior heeled Chelsea boots and My Dior jewelry. The mix of soft color, leather, and playful details gives the polished Dior look a distinctly modern feel.
Rei — IVE
Rei gives airport dressing a playful, layered feel as she leaves Gimpo for Tokyo to attend ASEA 2026. A MISEKI SEOUL slouchy earflap beanie and Cerric sleeveless blouse create the relaxed foundation, paired with Polysooem’s Flower Lace Dolphin Shorts for a delicate contrast. A Hej bottle pendant leather necklace adds another tactile detail, while a Valentino Garavani Panthea shoulder bag and Stand Oil’s Buckle Tied Long Boots bring structure and a slightly tougher finish. The combination of lace, leather, and oversized accessories feels youthful, unexpected, and distinctly Rei.
Felix — Stray Kids
Felix takes the familiar denim-on-denim formula into Louis Vuitton territory for his Paris departure. He layers a pale-blue denim jacket over a white tank top, continuing the tonal palette with matching wide-leg trousers that create a relaxed, elongated silhouette. Black sunglasses sharpen the soft blue palette, while the Louis Vuitton Noé bag introduces a structured leather element through its compact shape and drawstring construction. The coordinated denim keeps the outfit effortless, while the contrast of polished accessories gives the familiar travel uniform a distinctly fashion-forward finish.
J-Hope — BTS
J-Hope brings a playful, color-driven approach to airport dressing as he leaves Incheon for Paris ahead of Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2027 menswear show. A vivid red Louis Vuitton jacket stands out against a crisp white top and relaxed denim Bermuda shorts, while a generously sized Louis Vuitton Shopper Tote MM in raffia and Damier adds a summery finish. The saturated color and statement accessories capture J-Hope’s instinct for making everyday dressing feel expressive and distinctly his.
Mingyu — SEVENTEEN
Mingyu takes a refined approach to airport dressing in a Dior look built around subtle details and classic menswear proportions. The Dior Flower Bee Embroidery Shirt brings a delicate botanical motif to the otherwise clean ensemble, paired with cotton and silk twill chinos in a deep beige tone for an understated, softly structured silhouette. He carries the Dior Normandie Tote, whose generous shape adds a practical travel element while retaining the house’s polished finish, and completes the look with D de Dior Monk Derby Shoes. The result is relaxed but considered, with the embroidered shirt adding just enough personality to a timeless combination of shirt, trousers and leather accessories.
From playful layers and statement accessories to tonal denim, bold color, and polished tailoring, these airport looks show how K-pop stars have turned travel dressing into a distinct form of fashion expression. Across different personal styles, luxury houses, emerging labels, and unexpected combinations, each look offers a glimpse into how idols use fashion to shape their public image. The airport has become another place where fashion identities are built, experimented with, and photographed — making the journey itself part of the style story.