Creative direction Alessandro Michele, Art Direction Sarah-Jayne Todd, Photographer Min HyunwooFashion / NewsFashion / NewsEXO star Kai joins forces with Gucci on a new collabThe K-pop singer’s line is inspired by his love of teddiesShareLink copied ✔️March 1, 2021March 1, 2021TextDaniel RodgersKAI x Gucci Joining the likes of Dapper Dan, The North Face, and Ken Scott, EXO member Kai is the latest star to get his own Gucci collab. Coming together with Alessandro Michele to launch a special collection, the line is inspired by the K-pop singer’s penchant for teddy bears. While the thought of an adult who still craves the company of stuffed toys would be nothing short of a red flag for many, Gucci manages to make it work – embracing the teddy bear motif as part of its signature brand of kitsch-whimsy. In a nod to Kai’s fan-given pet name, these teddy bears crop up throughout the collection on oversized plaid shirts, bucket hats, intarsia knits, and classic tote bags. Of course, Kai has been part of the Gucci gang for a while as a global ambassador for the last two years, but this collection marks the first time that the Kering-owned label has collabed with a Korean artist. “I am incredibly grateful. It’s not easy to have a collection with your name. It’s a huge opportunity and an act of fortune, so I’m at a loss of words to describe how happy I am that it came to me,” he told Esquire Korea. Set to drop on the April 15, The Kai x Gucci collection will feature both men’s and women’s ready-to-wear and accessories. And it will no doubt head straight to resell sites as the singer’s behemoth fan base and hypebeast devotees unite to get their fluffy, cuddly fashion fix. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREMeet the buzzy CSM grad who’s already dressing EsDeeKid‘Gringo is a state of mind’: Inside the fashion brand built on AfrofuturismBACARDÍIn pictures: Manchester’s electrifying, multigenerational party spiritQueer history meets EsDeeKid at Prototypes AW26 Reebok What Went Down at Dazed and Reebok’s Classics Club NYFW partyFurry fashion? Why everyone wants to be a werewolf nowLEBLANCSTUDIOS wants to unleash your inner dork The North FaceThe North Face joins forces with Loyle Carner for Red Box LiveIs NYFW dying? These indie designers don’t seem to think soSalomonWatch a mini documentary about the inner workings of SalomonMarie Antoinette was reborn at Sandy Liang’s AW26 showIn pictures: Party girl glamour at Area AW26Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy