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Donatella Versace has announced Hyunjin, one of the members of Stray Kids, as the new fashion king. The iconic designer shared a clip of the K-pop star displaying the Versace Fall/Winter 2025 collection and even teased the audience with a question: “Are your moves like Hyunjin?” The post received huge attention from both the fashion and track industries which further solidified Hyunjin as a Versace muse.
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In the footage, Hyunjin shows his trademark look of laid-back coolness and is supported by a very powerful track score that expresses ideas of running away and being free. K-pop stars are already entering the world of high fashion in such a way that the separation between them seems to be non-existent. The very fact that Donatella supports the idea and even posts about it gives the impression of a strong partnership; one that is not simply the case of a celebrity endorsement but rather a creative collaboration.
People from all over the world reacted quickly to the news, and a lot of them could not believe how perfectly the creator and the brand matched. One of the comments that really well summed up the general mood said, “Hyunjin looks insanely good in Versace, what a beautiful ambassador,” and by that implying, the trip was more about the creator’s talent than even the mere fact of a celebrity wearing designer clothes. The bond has got a natural flow to it, almost like it was meant to be, considering Hyunjin’s graceful aura and Donatella’s view for talent that goes beyond standard modelling.
Fifteen thousand likes later and the comment section was turned into an open event of what several users referred to as the “Prince Versace” phenomenon. One user wrote, “Prince Versace really shines on stage” and another one proclaimed, “There is no competition when it comes to wearing Versace.” The use of royal terms was not only an exaggeration coming from the fans but rather an indicator of how Donatella has placed the star within the domains of Versace. When one devoted said, “I love how our queen always cares about our prince,” it felt like the connection was really reciprocal.
The comments from different regions showed that the excitement was not exclusive to one area only. The Italian followers with “EYY IL NOSTRO PRINCIPE VERSACE” (Hey, our prince Versace!) and the Brazilian fans with “o príncipe mais amado e desejado” (the most loved and desired prince), the excitement was unvoiced and smooth across borders and languages. Hyunjin’s global adoration and Donatella’s silent understanding of the same thing created a rare instance of unity in the oft-divided world of celebrity fandom.
While Hyunjin’s fashionista image was one the features of a more serious discussion, some comments were taking the humorous angle to the obvious mutual affection between the designer and the muse. One user wrote in Portuguese, “Se até a Donatella Versace não resiste…. quem somos nós meras mortais!” “If even Donatella Versace can’t resist him… who are we, mere mortals?” was the translated version in English. Another text simply stated, “I thought this was a fan account” which indicates that Donatella’s post was very personal and enthusiastic and thus felt very different from the usual corporate fashion branding.
The support coming from the Versace team for Hyunjin seems even more precious because fashion is sometimes characterized as a queer transactional relationship with stars. Many comments expressed gratitude for the true support, and one person even said, “Thank you for loving him so much, godmother” using the affectionate Spanish term “madrina,” which implies a stronger bond than just business. Another one said, “I love how supportive you are of Hyunjin; it makes me happy to see he is being shown love and appreciation for what he does.”
This partnership has such a strong resonance because it brings together two creative equals from different worlds. Donatella Versace embodies the opulence and the history of European fashion, while Hyunjin symbolizes the worldwide ascent of K-pop with its attractive marriage of performance artistry. The duo is a perfect case of the fashion industry transforming to embrace new superstars and artistic expressions, thus producing something innovative in the process.
The buzz coming from this post is not only about beautiful clothes or the face of a star, but it is about recognition. Recognition of talent, of fashion, and of that faintly perceived but very true “it” ingredient that makes someone shine even brighter among the stars. In honoring Hyunjin, Donatella Versace is not just giving her new collection a lift but is also affirming an artistic vision that is indeed global and cross-genre. And if we consider the feedback, that vision connects with people just like excellent fashion should: by making them feel something honest.
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In the area of high couture where bonds between designers and muses can appear to be either ephemeral or calculated, the relationship between Donatella Versace and Hyunjin seems to be evolving into something more substantial. As one comment put it very aptly, “He is the total package.” And when the complete package takes its place on the perfect stage, magic happens—the one that has already captured the hearts of not only fashion insiders but also K-pop fans, that is, the collaboration just clicks. Donatella Versace has a history of celebrating iconic moments, such as when Christina Aguilera wore a Versace dress.
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