BLACKPINK‘s Jisoo recently made a fashion statement that goes beyond simply looking good. She was spotted wearing a limited-edition t-shirt from Courrèges, a renowned French fashion house. But it wasn’t just an ordinary t-shirt. It was a symbol of support for the LGBTQIA+ community, with all profits from its sales going to a noble cause.
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BLACKPINK's Jisoo was spotted wearing a Courrèges ‘Over The Rainbow’ T-Shirt, which donates all its profits to Ardhis, an organization defending the residence and asylum rights of foreign homosexual and trans people in France pic.twitter.com/Xjfh755A5F
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The t-shirt is from the fashion house’s Over the Rainbow collection, which celebrates diversity and inclusivity. This collection is part of the Spring-Summer 24 line, which in turn is known for its bold designs and vibrant colors, reflecting the spirit of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Courrèges worked with Centre Pompidou on the Over the Rainbow exhibit. This exhibit aims to shed light on the artistic contributions made by the LGBTQIA+ community since the early 20th century. This collaboration is a testament to the fashion house’s commitment to social issues, particularly those related to LGBTQIA+ rights.
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The profits from the sales of the limited-edition t-shirt will be donated to ARDHIS. It’s a French organization that advocates for the rights of foreign LGBTQIA+ individuals. ARDHIS gives advice, support, and walks people through various administrative procedures to help them obtain a durable right to stay in France.
Jisoo’s allyship in action
Jisoo has always supported the LGBTQIA+ community. One of the most profound statements she made was asserting that gender doesn’t matter, a sentiment that resonated within the community. This statement not only showcased her open-mindedness but also her understanding of the fluidity of gender identities.
Let's talk about how Jisoo wears pride related clothes, and recommended the book "the price of salt (book about lesbians)". When she said "clothes have no gender", and wear clothes for men. when she said that "skin color doesn't matter", she's intelligent asf. #JISOO @BLACKPINK pic.twitter.com/QtwOCuTiDZ
— yas (@MISSDIORJISOO) July 22, 2020
Jisoo‘s support for the LGBTQIA+ community is also reflected in her fashion choices. During Pride Month, she was seen wearing rainbow boots. Furthermore, in the music video for “As If It’s Your Last,” both she and Lisa sported nails painted in the colors of the pride flag.
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She has also donned pieces from various brands’ Pride collections, including Adidas and Balenciaga. Jisoo even wore a shirt featuring a photo of lesbian feminist Sandra Brant in BLACKPINK’s music video for “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du.” She has said that there’s “no gender in clothes,” and has been seen wearing many pieces from menswear, further proving her statement.
Jisoo goes beyond fashion too
Her support extends to media representation as well. Jisoo openly shared that she was watching “Mine,” a Korean drama with a lesbian storyline. She also recommended books centered on queer characters to BLINKs, BLACKPINK‘s loyal fanbase. This showed her interest in diverse narratives and helps to normalize and promote LGBTQIA+ representation in media.
Jisoo said on CH+ that she's watching a Korean lesbian 🌈drama called "Mine" A story of women who try to find their true selves, freeing themselves from prejudices in the world. #Jisoo #blackpink #LGBT pic.twitter.com/dTnmTxM5iU
— gaysoo (@gaysoo95) May 17, 2021
Jisoo also made a significant decision during the production of their first title track. The song was originally titled “OPPAYAH,” which translates to “looking for an oppa.” However, Jisoo changed the title to “BOOMBAYAH,” instead. She removed the gender-specific term, emphasizing her belief in gender neutrality.
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In conclusion, Jisoo‘s fashion choice is more than just a style statement. It’s a nod to the power of fashion in driving social change. Her other actions and statements clearly demonstrate her support for queers worldwide, making Jisoo a significant figure in the fight for LGBTQIA+ acceptance and representation. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: Jisoo let bigots know where she stands on the issue of LGBTQIA+ rights when she wore this shirt. Source: Instagram/@jisooyaachu.