Aespa Karina’s Unusual Fashion Week Outfit Provokes Intense Responses
aespa’s Karina is facing mixed reactions after her outfit at the 2026 Prada event during Paris Fashion Week.
The controversy began as fans and netizens closely watched the Prada global ambassador’s look. Karina wore a full Prada SS26 Ready-To-Wear Womenswear outfit, including the dress, shoes, jewelry, and handbag from the Prada Eternal Gold Bow Collection.
Her outfit was a structured black dress layered over a light blue shirt with a pleated skirt and a sleek black Prada bag. The top of the dress, in particular, caught attention for being unusual.
Photos of Karina at the event went viral in Korea and beyond. Netizens shared a mix of praise and mild criticism, especially about the outfit’s style.
Many agreed Karina’s visuals and hairstyle were on point and said her face carried the overall look despite the outfit feeling strange.
“She’s so pretty. The hairstyle suits her perfectly, and the Prada look is nice too. There are photographers who take good photos and those who don’t — not every Getty photo looks bad lol. This one feels solid.”
“She’s seriously so pretty…”
“The outfit feels kind of strange, but her face is so pretty that it covers everything.”
“I think this is the prettiest Karina I’ve seen recently… she gives off actress vibes.”
“She’s cute lol. The outfit itself isn’t that pretty, but Karina looks neat and pretty.”
Karina’s Prada look sparked conversation immediately after the January 18, 2026, event, showing how high the fashion bar is set for her.
Prada brand ambassador Karina attends the Prada Men’s Fall/Winter 2026 show at Milan Fashion Week.
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