Aespa's Karina shows off modern classic style en route to Milan

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Karina of aespa turned heads with a striking airport fashion moment as she departed for Italy to attend a major luxury runway event.

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Karina left Korea on the morning of Jan. 16 via Incheon International Airport, bound for Milan, where she is scheduled to attend Prada’s 2026 F/W menswear fashion show. As a global ambassador for the brand, her appearance quickly became a talking point among fans and fashion watchers online.

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Dressed in what many described as a “modern classic” airport look, Karina chose a gray oversized blouson jacket featuring a traditional Glen check pattern as her statement piece. She paired it with a navy pleated midi skirt, creating a polished silhouette that balanced structure and movement.

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The styling details drew particular attention. Karina completed the look with sharp black stiletto heels, offset by loose gray socks — an unexpected combination that added a fashion-forward edge. The outfit highlighted her sleek proportions and refined image, prompting fans to describe her visuals as “almost unreal” across social media.

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The departure photos quickly circulated online, with fans praising her ability to merge high fashion with effortless confidence, reinforcing her status as a rising fashion icon within K-pop’s MZ generation.

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Meanwhile, aespa is continuing to meet fans worldwide through its third global tour, “2025 aespa live tour – SYNK : aeXIS LINE,” further cementing the group’s international presence alongside its members’ individual activities in music and fashion.

This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.