But with a feline twist.
Australian K-pop star Bang Chan has mastered the art of front-row dressing by pairing relatively simple silhouettes with outstanding details — a shoulder cutout here, a sheer top there… For his latest Fashion Week appearance, the singer went by his usual style M.O., elevating his outfit with one of 2026’s biggest trends: animal print.
ICYMI, animal print is all the rage in 2026.
From the runways of Men’s Fashion Week to the streets of the fashion capitals, brands, trendsetters and industry experts are heralding the rise of bold and maximalist animal prints since late 2025.
While snakeskin, zebra spots and leopard print are everywhere this season, Bang Chan, frontman of the K-pop sensation Stray Kids, opted for a feline spin on the trend to attend the Fendi Fall/Winter 2025 show. Channeling Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut runway for the brand and owning up to his brand ambassador status, the singer called first dibs on items from the unveiled new collection.
Bang Chan wore a black suit with a band detail, signature of the FW26 collection. The tailored ensemble was paired with a light blue band-collar shirt, worn with fold-over cuffs — a styling hack recently favored by red carpet icons like Paul Mescal, who made a case for rolled-up cuffs at the 2026 BAFTAs last weekend.
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Always one to bring his looks to the next level with subtle details, the Stray Kids leader toted a trendy bag to the front row. His choice for the occasion, the debut of Fendi’s new creative director, was a retro-looking tiger print Baguette Bag, taken straight off the new runway. The bag perfectly captured the fashion world’s pivot towards animal print and maximalist details, without sacrificing elegance and sleekness. It also tapped into one of the most classic styling 101s: adding a pop of color with just one punchy accessory.
To complete his front row ‘fit, Bang Chan wore a pair of angular acetate sunglasses and kept his platinum blonde hair short with a slightly mod-ish fringe. Beauty-wise, he opted for a subtle brown smoky eye and rose lips.
Ahead of the show, the K-pop singer flaunted his style dexterity with chic ensembles that showed just how much Bang Chan understands the fashion game. From a Canadian tuxedo on his way to Milan to a trendy cerulean sweater for the perfect street style moment, the singer embraced some of fashion’s hottest items, proving to be up-to-date with what’s in in fashion today.
This wasn’t Bang Chan’s first rodeo at Milan Fashion Week. Since early 2025, the singer has been a fixture at the event, where he has consistently emerged as one of the strongest celebrity voices. During the Fall/Winter 2025 season, for example, Launchemetrics reported that Bang Chan was responsible for Milan Fashion Week’s top-earning placement — an Instagram post that accrued $1.4 million in Media Impact Value (MIV). The next season, the singer took fourth place among celebrity voices, authoring posts worth $3.7 million in MIV, numbers he is likely to replicate this season, given the fanfare surrounding his association with Fendi.
