When it comes to fashion, G-Dragon is trend-setting. He is always one step ahead of current trends. One can define his style as bold, gender-neutral, and fearless, where he confidently pulls off anything and becomes the next big trend.
Here are the top 10 mainstream trends started by G-Dragon.
1. Finger-Heart Sign
The famous finger-heart sign became a trademark of K-pop and K-drama worldwide during the 2010s was first used by G-Dragon, who shared his childhood photograph with the pose, which he was doing way before becoming famous. Although the originality of the finger-heart sign is still debatable, we cannot deny the fact that G-Dragon was way ahead of his time as a trendsetter, even at a young age.
2. Fandom Light Sticks
Fandom light sticks during live concerts replaced phone flashlights as a more high-tech accessory for fans to show their love for their idols. G-Dragon gets credited for inventing light fandom sticks that distinguish BIGBANG’s fans from the crowd. It became a huge trend and started followed by other K-pop groups and idols to make their own particular fandom light stick.
3. Gender-Neutral Fashion Style
G-Dragon to be one of Asia's greatest fashion icons, who was the first male idol to endorse red lipstick and pose as gender-neutral in photo shoots. He was courageous to wear skirts not only at performances or events but also as casual clothing. He made fashion gender-neutral for the coming generation to follow.
4. International Collaborations
G-Dragon became a global sensation when Asian celebrities weren’t famous on the worldwide fashion platform. He became a global ambassador of Chanel, Givenchy, and even collaborated with Nike to launch his PEACEMINUSONE collection, which sold out worldwide. He was also the first Korean idol to be invited to Paris Fashion Week’s front rows.
5. Blond Hair And New Hair Color For Every Comeback
G-Dragon is the first one to trend blond hair, which afterward became popular among other K-pop artists. He gets credited for keeping new hair colors like pink, red, green, golden, etc. Later, many K-POP idols followed his style.
6. Airport Fashion
Airport fashion has become a popular trend adopted by many K-pop celebrities and artists. Still, G-Dragon flourishes the airport fashion concept, who wore fashion accessories and outfits to airports.
7. Tinted Sunglasses
There is no doubt that G-Dragon made tinted sunglasses trendy and cool. They scoff at his selection of colored and tinted sunglasses. They are now a common fashion trend followed by many celebrities and pop idols.
8. Painted Nails
G-Dragon was honored with starting the Hawaiian shirt trend in the summer of 2014, which eventually became famous in 2015. Hawaiian shirts continue to be a popular trend which men effortlessly love to wear.
9. Hawaiian Shirts
G-Dragon was honored with starting the Hawaiian shirt trend in the summer of 2014, which eventually became famous in 2015. Hawaiian shirts continue to be a popular trend which men effortlessly love to wear.
10. Long Adjuster Caps
When G-Dragon launched his fashion brand PEACEMINUSONE, he introduced caps with long adjusters. Although it initially looked bizarre, it became a significant trend and gained popularity worldwide.
