G-Dragon has once again proven why he is the unrivaled pioneer of fashion in K-pop. In a new list published by U.S. media giant Complex, the global fashion and culture authority named him one of the “Best Dressers of the 21st Century,” placing him alongside the world’s most influential style icons — and making him the only Asian artist to appear on the list.
For the ones who are confused and forgot:
G-Dragon didn’t join the fashion conversation — he started it.
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Ranked at No. 16 among giants including Kanye West, Tyler, the Creator, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell, and David Beckham, G-Dragon’s inclusion cements him as a defining figure not just in K-pop, but in the global fashion landscape. Complex praised him as an artist who “set the standard before K-pop swept the world,” noting that he has always been “one step ahead of every trend.”
Before luxury brands scrambled to cast K-pop stars as ambassadors, G-Dragon was already rewriting the rules. From early BigBang days — performing in Alexander McQueen scarves, Comme des Garçons pieces, and rocking Nike Air More Uptempos before their revival — he effortlessly merged high fashion and streetwear, introducing millions to a new visual language. He blurred gender lines, created the modern “airport fashion” phenomenon, and brought Korean artists into rooms the industry had never opened before.
His 2016 appointment as Chanel’s first Asian male global ambassador changed the luxury world permanently, and his collaborations with Nike and Jacob & Co. became immediate global trends, each release sparking cultural waves rather than simple fashion moments.
Complex emphasized that nearly 20 years into his career, G-Dragon continues to “redefine style in K-pop, break boundaries, and inspire an entire generation to treat fashion as art.” His ranking isn’t just an accolade — it’s recognition of two decades of setting global standards and expanding the possibilities for Asian artists everywhere.
As he prepares for the Seoul encore of his “G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch],” the anticipation proves one thing: fashion icon, cultural architect, and musical legend — G-Dragon’s influence isn’t just lasting. It’s expanding.
Read the original Complex article here: Complex – Top 25 Best Dressed Celebrities of the 21st Century