7 Asian celebrities owning the quiet luxury trend: from Valentino rep BTS’ Suga and The Glory’s Song Hye-kyo to Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Hong Kong’s Faye Wong and 2Gether’s Bright
- Quiet luxury is the hottest new fashion trend of 2023 – think ‘stealth wealth’ characterised by timeless silhouettes, premium materials and neutral tones without the excessive brand logos
- Everything Everywhere All at Once star Michelle Yeoh is known for her toned-down aesthetic, while Song Hye-kyo channels Fendi looks, and Marvel’s Fala Chen also exudes elegance on and off screen
Often characterised by timeless silhouettes, premium materials and neutral tones, the “old-money aesthetic” is all about easy-going and discreet elegance with little to no obvious branding – but don’t let the absence of monograms fool you. The fine tailoring and quality materials of “stealth wealth” comes with eye-watering price tags.
This sartorial shift may look simple, but it’s not easy to nail. Here are seven Asian celebrities who have the aesthetic down pat.
1. Michelle Yeoh
While equally chic while off duty, Yeoh prefers a much more toned-down but polished look during her downtime that fits right into the old-money aesthetic.
2. Song Hye-kyo
Descendants of the Sun actress Song Hye-kyo seems to share a similar taste in fashion with her character Moon Dong-eun in The Glory: expensive yet unassuming. In the hit TV show, Dong-eun’s attire seems modest and low profile at first, but eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice that that was far from the truth. As seen in the series, Song’s character casually carries around the exorbitantly expensive Peekaboo ISeeU Mini designer bag by Fendi.
3. BTS’ Suga
