BTS's V Crowned Global Fashion Icon by Renowned American Designer

Global superstar V from the K-pop group BTS has solidified his status as a fashion icon, earning high praise from a prominent American fashion designer.

Nick Verreos, a well-known American designer, recently shared his strong impressions of V after seeing him at Paris Fashion Week through his content and fan communications. Addressing V affectionately as 'TaeTae' and 'Taehyung,' Verreos publicly declared V his "new muse."

Verreos highlighted V's influence on style, stating that he is "now a source of inspiration even for airport fashion," expressing his deep admiration. Verreos gained recognition through his appearance on the U.S. fashion reality show 'Project Runway' Season 2 and later served as a mentor on 'Project Runway: Under the Gunn,' successfully guiding contestants to victory. He is currently the Design Director at FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising), a leading West Coast fashion institution, and is known for designing red carpet gowns for global celebrities like Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Heidi Klum, and Eva Longoria.

V attended the Celine 2026 Summer Collection fashion show in Paris, France, on October 5th. He commanded the spotlight before and after the show, emerging as a key figure during Fashion Week. His presence was so captivating that many guests remained after the show concluded, eager to catch another glimpse of him.

Furthermore, V was invited as a main character to the '2025 Vogue World: Hollywood' event, a gathering of Hollywood and fashion industry elites, gracing its main pages. According to the fashion analytics platform Lefty, V recorded an estimated $13.1 million (approximately 18.9 billion KRW) in EMV (Earned Media Value) during Paris Fashion Week 2025, ranking first among all Korean stars across the four major fashion weeks. His overwhelming presence in Celine-related posts on X (formerly Twitter) further proved his global influence.

Netizens in Korea reacted with excitement, commenting, "As expected from V! A true fashionista," "It's amazing to be recognized by a famous international designer," and "Fashion shows with Taehyung are always a visual treat." They reaffirmed V's unparalleled fashion sense and global popularity.