Style Spotlight: 9 Fashion Moments That Mark Blackpink’s Lisa as a Style Icon
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When Blackpink debuted in 2016, the message was clear: the girl crush era had a new face. The formula felt familiar, but the delivery was sharper, cooler, and built for a global audience. Comparisons to their seniors, 2NE1, were inevitable, but Blackpink quickly carved out its own lane.
Among them, Lalisa Manobal, better known as Lisa, has stood out as a defining figure. As one of the first Thai idols to break into the K-pop mainstream, her debut marked a shift in representation at a time when Southeast Asian visibility in the industry remained limited. Expectations were high, but she met them with a distinct presence that soon extended beyond music into fashion and screen roles.
Her growing list of affiliations, from Celine to Bvlgari and Louis Vuitton, alongside a recent collaboration with Kith, maps a trajectory that continues to expand. As she turns 29, we look back at the style moments that define her now.
National icon
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With Lisa’s global status firmly established, her appointment as Amazing Thailand Ambassador feels like a natural extension. In many ways, she has become one of Thailand’s most visible cultural figures on the global stage. For the official ceremony, she wears a yellow-and-gold bustier gown with a sweeping train by Balmain, shaped through meticulous couture draping. The design draws from Nuit à Londres, an archival Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1960 gown originally reimagined for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand.
Golden moment
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At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, Lisa makes history as the first Thai and K-pop artist to present. She wears Look 53 from Thom Browne’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection. The look balances sheer tulle with intricate embellishment, a bodysuit embroidered with silver beads, sequins, and crystals, paired with an ankle-length pencil skirt detailed with the brand’s signature stripe.
Combat chic
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If there is one thing to look forward to at Blackpink’s concerts, it is the stage looks that build the mood of each set. At the Deadline World Tour stop in Bangkok, Lisa channels a Muay Thai fighter. A black crop top and shorts by IWannaBangkok set the tone, sharpened with biker boxing boots from Empty Behavior and gold hand-wrap-inspired accessories by Bunyakorn.
Bold entry
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An invitation to the Met Gala is often seen as a sign you’ve made it. Last year, Lisa received hers. For her first appearance, she steps onto the iconic steps in a custom tailleur from Louis Vuitton, styled with sheer embellished tights adorned with the house’s signature monogram and finished with a pearl chain accent.
Villain energy
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Lisa returns to Coachella for her debut solo album, Alter Ego, and the set is packed with standout looks from the very start. The opening look makes the strongest statement: a fiery red, 3D reptile suit by Asher Levine launches a performance of high-impact visuals and magnetic stage presence.
Bloom effect
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Music, fashion, and now acting, Lisa adds another chapter with her debut in HBO’s third season of The White Lotus. For the Los Angeles premiere, she opts for a lotus flower–inspired silk chiffon gown by Miss Sohee, finished with mother-of-pearl embroidery, crystals and pearls. The ombré transition from white to yellow reads like a visual echo of her new role.
Pink pressure
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Lisa’s momentum shows no signs of slowing as she steps onto the Emmy Awards red carpet for the first time. This time, she wears a cotton-candy pink dress by Lever Couture, all swirling volume and sculptural movement, interrupted by a decisive thigh-high slit. The look is anchored with jewellery from Bvlgari.
Fallen angel
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At the MTV Video Music Awards 2024, Lisa arrives in a cream Mugler gown. The metallic corseted bodice and sculptural hood rework a classic silhouette into something fluid and otherworldly.
Modern glamour
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When Lisa is off duty, she knows how to switch gears and have fun. At the Monaco Grand Prix, she was spotted soaking in the buzzing energy, dressed in a Pipatchara look crafted from repurposed water bottle lids and food containers, turning sustainability into a statement.
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