Last week, Polo Ralph Lauren called upon its many celebrity friends to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its flagship store in Shaw Centre. The evening’s festivities were hard to miss: hordes of fans gathered outside the store along Orchard Road, hoping to catch a glimpse of the stylish guests including ITZY’s Ryujin.

At the party, the K-pop star looked dapper in a menswear-inspired ensemble, comprising a crisp blue shirt, a corduroy vest and matching trousers buckled with a wide belt. It was a quintessential Polo Ralph Lauren look, preppy and polished in equal measure. 

Ryujin revealed that she was already a fan of the American fashion brand founded by Ralph Lauren before she started attending its events. “I really liked to wear Polo Ralph Lauren since I was really young, because my mum bought [their clothes] for me,” she told GRAZIA Singapore. “Even when I was growing up, I thought it [suited] me.”

When asked about what she loved the most about Polo Ralph Lauren, Ryujin highlighted the fashion brand’s “attention to the details” and the “good fit” of its designs.

“When you wear [a Polo Ralph Lauren piece], you can feel the difference,” remarked the K-pop star.

Besides fine craftsmanship, Polo Ralph Lauren is known for its classic designs inspired by American culture, especially its sporting heritage. The brand’s most famous piece is the polo shirt, which was launched in 1972 and, like other Polo Ralph Lauren designs, has stood the test of time. 

But Ryujin, who describes her personal style as simple and comfy, has her heart set on another signature piece from the brand.

“Since I wear very comfy and oversized clothes a lot, I [tend to] wear a cap,” she said. “I’m obsessed with the Polo Ralph Lauren cap. It [comes in] many colours. So I have, like, four caps in my house.”

ITZY fans can attest to Ryujin’s love of the accessory: the K-pop idol has sported the cap as part of her off-duty looks, her airport fashion outfits, as well as on stage. In September, Ryujin gave a standout solo performance at a fan meeting in Japan while wearing a tailored ensemble topped with—what else—a Polo Ralph Lauren cap.

Ryujin will likely continue to incorporate the American fashion brand in her wardrobe for ITZY’s imminent comeback. The JYP Entertainment-owned girl group is set to release their latest mini album, Tunnel Vision, on November 10. 

Ryujin was visibly thrilled to talk about ITZY’s new music. “Tunnel Vision has very deep vibes,” she said. “It has [elements of] Afrobeats on it. I think you can expect a new side of us. Also, the performance itself is really strong. I hope you can feel the energy on it.”

Tunnel Vision marks ITZY’s third major release of the year: in June, the K-pop quintet dropped their 10th mini album, Girls Will Be Girls, which was followed by the release of their second full-length album, Collector. 

ITZY will also embark on their third world tour, for Tunnel Vision, from February 2026. 

“We released three albums in one year, and that’s really [a lot],” Ryujin shared, laughing. “Every time we release an album, we can see our fans and communicate with them a lot. So that is the biggest accomplishment for me.”

While the 24-year-old star is devoted to her career, she never forgets what matters the most. When asked for her thoughts on Very Ralph, a documentary on Ralph Lauren’s journey as a fashion designer, Ryujin shared: “He says that the first thing for him is family, and I think that’s very relatable to me. I really love my job, but I think friends and family come first for me.”

Ahead, discover more photos of Ryujin at the Polo Ralph Lauren store at Shaw Centre.

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