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Aespa’s Ningning opens up about the connection between music and fashion in a new campaign launching Versace’s holiday 2024 collection.
“I believe fashion and music are interconnected. Through music we can show what’s in our heart and express our style,” Ningning says in the campaign which takes viewers behind the scenes of her photo shoot for Versace’s holiday collection highlighting the newly released Kleio bag.
“I adore the Kleio bag,” she says noting the bag’s “soft leather” and “pillow-like” design. “The texture it’s very interesting.”
Constructed from Nappa lambskin leather, the quilted bag features a removeable chain strap and Versace’s Medusa ’95 hardware. Versace’s Kleio Mini Bag retails for $1,390 and the Kleio Shoulder Bag is $2,390. Both bags are available in red, white, pink, black and yellow.
“Versace is not just a fashion brand. Its lavish and unique designs provides endless inspirations for many musicians,” Ningning says later in the ad. “I hope to work with Versace more in the future and to create more and better work to share with everyone.”
The 22-year-old K-pop star models multiple pieces from Versace’s holiday collection including the Safety Pin Gathered Top ($1,195), Medusa ’95 Regular Fit Jeans ($950), Opera Bow Patent Mules, Dalmation Wool-Blend Oversized Sweater ($1,590), ‘90s Vintage Stirrup Leggings ($595) and Opera Bow Knee High Boots ($1,890) and Protea Shoulder Bag ($1,850).
Ningning, who was named global ambassador for Versace in February, appeared in the fashion house’s spring-summer 2024 campaign but she’s far from the only recording artist to collaborate with the luxury brand. Versace has worked with several artists including Madonna, Dua Lipa, Elton John, Lady Gaga and Zayn Malik.
Watch Ningning’s Versace holiday campaign below.
