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<p>The recently concluded Fall/Winter 2026 Fashion Week proved that Asian stars have once again swept the globe with their influential style. From Seoul to Tokyo, and from Bangkok to Beijing, the biggest stars from these Asian capitals descended on Milan and Paris in full force.</p><div><br/></div><p>As luxury brands continue to deepen their presence across Asia, collaborations with regional tastemakers—such as <strong>Gong Yoo</strong>, <strong>Felix</strong>, and <strong>Mingyu</strong> for Korea; <strong>Gemini</strong>, <strong>Win Metawin</strong>, and <strong>Bright</strong> for Thailand; <strong>Xiao Zhan</strong>, <strong>Li Yunrui</strong>, and <strong>Wang Yibo</strong> for China; and <strong>Ryo Yoshizawa</strong> and<strong> Kento Yamazaki </strong>for Japan—reflect a broader shift toward culturally driven, fashion-forward storytelling.</p><div><br/></div><p>As the fashion landscape continues to evolve, all eyes remains on Asia’s rising influence. Read below to see what the most influential Asian stars wore during Fashion Week.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Gong Yoo for Louis Vuitton</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17749486607532.png" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Gong Yoo for Louis Vuitton "/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @gongyoo_official on Instagram</span></span></span></strong></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Gong Yoo’s ongoing relationship with Louis Vuitton continues to feel aligned. For Fall/Winter 2026, he swapped out his usual classic suit and tie for something more casual and streetwear-coded. He completed his look with a Speedy Soft 30.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>STRAY KIDS&#x27; Felix for Louis Vuitton</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17749486881731.png" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Stray Kids Felix for Louis Vuitton"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @yong.lixx on Instagram</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Stray Kids’ Felix was among the biggest stars who graced the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2026 show. He was spotted with the new LV Squire, an East-West monogram bag with elongated handles. His white tank top, black blazer, and distressed blue jeans gives off an effortless look.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu for Dior</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17749487340543.png" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @min9yu_k on Instagram</span></span></span></strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu looked dapper as always for Dior Winter 2026. The Korean heartthrob wore a cropped bar jacket and a pair of wide leg trousers. His partnership with Dior proves his continued influence in redefining formalwear for a younger audience.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Gemini Norawit for Chanel</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17749488731134.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @gemini_nt on Instagram</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Newly-minted Chanel brand ambassador Gemini Narawit attended his first Chanel show in an all-black look. Gemini&#x27;s Chanel debut signals the brand’s growing investment in Gen Z Asian talent.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Win Metawin for Prada</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17749489206366.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @winmetawin on Instagram</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>A striking figure in red, Win Metawin turned heads at the Prada Fall/Winter 2026 show in a red coat, complemented with a white t-shirt and beige trousers.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Bright Vachirawit for Burberry</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17749490417765.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @bright on Instagram</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>At Burberry, Bright Vachirawit leaned into outerwear as a statement piece, reinforcing the house’s heritage while injecting contemporary daring through texture and print.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Xiao Zhan for Gucci</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17749490857778.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @xz_1991x on Instagram</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Xiao Zhan remains a pillar for Gucci, embodying understated style in a black polo top, dark wash jeans, and a long black coat. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Li Yunrui for Dior</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17749500026617.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @lyr_linray on Instagram</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Li Yunrui opted for a blue checkered shirt with beaded shoulder pads, orange velvet pants, and brown loafers. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Wang Yibo for Loewe</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17749500573219.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @yibo.w_85 on Instagram</span></span></span></strong></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Chinese actor, dancer, and professional road motorcycle racer, Wang Yibo attended the Loewe show in a turtleneck top, windbreaker jackets (not one, but three!) and baggy white pants. He was photographed with new Loewe Creative Directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Ryō Yoshizawa for Dior</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177495015606010.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @ryoyoshizawa_staff on Instagram</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Japan’s “National Treasure” Ryo Yoshizawa attended the Dior Fall/Winter 2026 show in a long-sleeve Dior shirt and flared denim jeans. </p><div style="text-align:center"><strong><br/></strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Kento Yamazaki for Saint Laurent</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177495027820111.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @kentooyamazaki on Instagram</span></span></span></div><p>Japanese model and actor Kenzo Yamazaki was present at the Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2026 show. He wore a light blue button-up with a tie tucked in with a pair of dark brown trousers. </p><div><br/></div><div><em>Read more fashion stories on Metro.Style</em></div>

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Carla Buyo

Published March 31, 2026 07:00 PM PHT

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Updated March 31, 2026 07:04 PM PHT

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