has transcended the “kpop idol” category and established herself as a global cultural figure. this puts taehyung as a new style icon RECOGNIZED even by the most powerful figures in Western fashion!

Nothing is confirmed, but I think it’s huge, so for those who need some context, I want to explain what we just saw between taehyung and Anna Wintour’s interaction at the PFW — a thread

Who is Anna Wintour? Anna Wintour is one of the most influential figures in the fashion industry worldwide. She’s the global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer of Condé Nast, the conglomerate behind magazines such as Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair and others.

Since 1988, she has been the editor in chief of Vogue US, which has made her an icon of power, elegance and authority in high-end fashion.

So why is it so shocking that she has shown interest, or even comfort with Taehyung? Anna Wintour is famous for being reserved and difficult to impress as well as carrying a 'symbolic weight' in fashion, she is known for her serious countenance and critical eye.

her body language is typically aloof at public events, and she rarely expresses enthusiasm or affection in public, especially with younger celebrities or those outside the Anglo-Saxon fashion circle, which makes celebrities who have been close to her feel anxious or stressed.

Because now, Wintour is personally extending an (she did it twice) invitation to Kim Taehyung for the 4th annual Vogue World event, to be held on October 26 at Paramount Pictures Studios, where they will celebrate the dynamic intersection between film and fashion.

Inviting him to an exclusive event in the U.S. (outside the kpop realm) represents a bridge between the international fashion elite and the new generation of Asian celebrities, which is not a common occurrence. Many see this as a sign that taehyung

Which brings us to the fact that with Celine's appearance in Vogue magazine and its recent ig publication featuring Taehyung as a global ambassador, that the decade long rivalry between Vogue and Celine will come to an end!

taehyung might be the first idol who got invited by anna wintour not once but twice publicly, feels like she went there just to invite him. That’s how great his name, his precense and his talent are!

the way he introduces himself as “Tae” and not V 🥹 this will always be an iconic moment!

cr. vnna♡

I think a lot of younger ARMY don't really realize how famous and influential Anna Wintour is. I suspect her invitation comes from an awareness of how impactful his spokesperson status has been for numerous high end fashion brands. I was totally excited for him!