Jimin’s style, decoded: 9 defining fashion moments from the BTS star
As Park Jimin celebrates his birthday on October 13, it’s a fitting moment to look back at how he’s shaped his own space in fashion. Best known as a member of global K-pop sensation BTS—regarded as the group’s lead vocalist and principal dancer— Jimin has also developed a distinct visual identity, defined by an instinctive sense of balance and quiet confidence.
His style thrives on contrast: soft yet sharp, relaxed yet refined, blending masculine and androgynous elements with ease. Collaborations with Dior and Tiffany & Co have further highlighted this range, turning his appearances into moments of subtle reinvention rather than spectacle.
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To mark the occasion, we’ve selected the following looks that reflect how Jimin continues to evolve as one of fashion’s most intriguing figures.
The Dior disruption: daring sensuality for fashion week
Bare skin and satin lapels—Jimin turns Dior into modern poetry (Photo: @j.m/ Instagram)
His first major appearance post-military service became an Internet-breaking moment. A black Dior blazer with satin lapels, worn completely open over bare skin and layered with delicate gold necklaces, was both audacious and sophisticated. This daring styling choice—paired with platinum blonde hair—embodied sensuality and confidence while challenging conventional menswear codes.
The pop aesthete: vibrant colour and playful experimentation
Vibrant denim, pink shades and pure joy in motion (Photo: @j.m / Instagram)
A vibrant cobalt blue denim jacket embellished with pins and brooches, layered over a graphic tee and finished with pink-tinted sunglasses, captures pure performance joy. This colour-rich ensemble demonstrates Jimin’s fearless approach to experimentation, proving that while his wardrobe often centres on monochrome staples, he deploys vibrant hues strategically to match artistic expression.
The modern prince: military precision with elegance
Regal poise meets modern edge in this meticulously tailored look (Photo: @bts.bighitofficial / Instagram)
A structured military-style jacket featuring intricate frogging and precise tailoring evokes historical grandeur while remaining entirely modern. Set against musical equipment, this princely ensemble—the “Serenade” concept look for his album Muse—symbolises the discipline underlying Jimin’s artistry. The ornate detailing projects authority while lending an ethereal, almost fairytale-like quality to his persona.
The off-duty uniform: utilitarian cool
Effortless denim and a Dior bag redefine everyday street cool (Photo: @j.m / Instagram)
A utilitarian navy denim workwear set is heightened with one crucial detail: the Dior Oblique bag. This candid look demonstrates his understanding of high-low dressing, where a single luxury accessory transforms basics into a fashion statement. The striped beanie adds playful colour while the designer bag anchors the entire look.
The Tiffany touch: modern and elegant jewellery
Clean lines, white blazer, rose gold—Jimin’s quiet charisma shines (Photo: @j.m / Instagram)
Jimin brings quiet charisma to Tiffany’s signature minimalism. Dressed in a crisp white blazer, he lets the jewellery speak—a rose gold bracelet and matching ring from the T collection gleam against the clean lines of his look. The result feels unmistakably Jimin: refined, modern and expressive.
The rockstar’s edge: leather and rebellion for the stage
Classic rebellion and quiet grace in black leather and light (Photo: @fallontonight / Instagram)
Captured in striking black and white, this look for his performance of “Who” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon embodies pure performance power. A supple leather jacket with a pronounced collar frames his face, channelling classic rebellion, while a finely ribbed knit beneath adds textural contrast. The interplay between tough leather and soft knitwear perfectly illustrates his duality—strong yet graceful, edgy yet vulnerable.
The new formal: a tuxedo redefined by statement jewellery
Formalwear reborn through bold adornment (Photo: @j.m / Instagram)
A black tuxedo jacket gains edge when the traditional shirt is replaced with a statement necklace, heavily encrusted and sitting high on the collarbones. This bold accessorising choice deconstructs centuries-old formalwear conventions, injecting glamour and androgyny into a rigid masculine uniform with confident flair.
The soft minimalist: relaxed tailoring meets vulnerability
Soft tailoring and a single bloom reveal Jimin’s gentle power (Photo: @bts.bighitofficial / Instagram)
An oversized beige blazer, deliberately unstructured and styled with ease, transforms traditional tailoring into something contemporary. Worn over a simple white tee with denim, this “Blooming” concept look for Muse is further softened by a blue flower that Jimin holds delicately to his face. This gentle mood demonstrates how the singer redefines masculine codes with confidence.
The street style savant: ’90s nostalgia and layered comfort
Nineties streetwear nostalgia reimagined with relaxed confidence and ease (Photo: @j.m / Instagram)
Channelling pure ’90s nostalgia, this outfit layers an Adidas basketball jersey over a charcoal long-sleeved shirt, paired with baggy light-wash denim and an LA Dodgers cap. The relaxed, oversized silhouette showcases Jimin’s range, proving his fashion vocabulary extends beyond luxury labels into streetwear territory.
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