HoYeon Jung made a viral return to the runway with her signature nonchalant edge — specifically, in Louis Vuitton’s pre-fall 2023 fashion show.
While walking on the runway on the Jamsugyo Bridge at the Hangang River in Seoul, South Korea on Friday night, Jung opened the show in a tonal leather outfit by creative director Nicolas Ghesquière. The “Squid Game” star’s attire featured a glossy blue zip-up leather windbreaker with black and golden yellow piping. The sporty piece was tucked into a flared black leather miniskirt, accented with a large gold waist buckle and small studs.
A red leather top-handled handbag — reminiscent of Vuitton’s signature Alma style — completed Jung’s attire.
For footwear, Jung’s outfit was finished with a pair of chunky black leather boots. Her Vuitton style featured rounded toes with thick, exaggerated rubber soles and zippered fronts for a utilitarian finish. The set was given Ghesquiere’s signature romanticism with short calf-high shafts, complete with scrunched leather layers for a gathered appearance.
The moment marked Jung’ first runway appearance since her breakout role in “Squid Game” in 2021, as well as her Vuitton ambassadorship appointment that year.
Louis Vuitton hosted its pre-fall 2023 fashion show in Seoul, South Korea. The event featured creative director Nicolas Ghesquière’s latest designs showcased on the Jamsugyo Bridge at the country’s Hangang River, with models including HoYeon Jung. Guests in attendance included Jaden and Jada Pinkett-Smith, Sunmi, Yuta and Chloe Grace Moretz.
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Aaron Royce is the Assistant Digital Editor for Footwear News, where he writes stories on celebrity style, brand collaborations and in-depth profile interviews. Prior to joining Footwear News, Royce wrote and interned for publications including PAPER, Grazia and the Daily Front Row. He currently holds a B.S. in mass communications from Virginia Commonwealth University. In his spare time, Royce enjoys reading, discovering New York’s secret gardens and hunting for the perfect pair of combat boots.
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