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 MORELVMH Prize 2026Inside an exclusive celebration for the semi-finalists of the LVMH Prize vansCatch SZA in an internet cafe for Vans Off The WallLVMH Prize 2026Vote to decide which designer makes the final round of the 2026 LVMH PrizeMcQueen AW26 was a Hollywood horror showRodents ruled the runway at Noir Kei Ninomiya AW26Jean Paul Gaultier AW26: Duran Lantink is back for round twoRei Kawakubo is searching for the light at Comme des Garçons AW26Balenciaga AW26: Pierpaolo can’t wait for Euphoria season threeVivienne Westwood AW26 is coming for your underwear drawerGivenchy AW26: Sarah Burton proves she’s a girl’s girl once againMia Khalifa returns to the runway for Trashy Clothing’s Paris debutOff-White cooked up a Bitches Brew for 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