{"id":1035791,"date":"2026-08-31T22:55:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T22:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1035791\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T22:55:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T22:55:20","slug":"changbin-of-stray-kids-autry-debut-co-designed-capsule-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1035791\/","title":{"rendered":"Changbin of Stray Kids, Autry Debut Co-Designed Capsule Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tMILAN <\/strong>\u2014 Changbin of the\u00a0K-pop<\/a>\u00a0group Stray Kids is taking his partnership with Autry<\/a> up a notch.<\/p>\n

\n\tNamed the Italian brand\u2019s first global brand ambassador last February, the K-pop<\/a> sensation has now codesigned a capsule for Autry<\/a>, comprising footwear<\/a> and ready-to-wear that incorporate some of his distinctive symbols and motifs \u2014 and pink accents, his signature color.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cDesigning this capsule with Autry was an exciting journey. It gave me the opportunity to bring my personality and point of view to the brand\u2019s iconic sneakers and apparel. Both reflect strength and playfulness \u2014 the balance that defines me as an artist. Autry\u2019s timeless style gave me the perfect canvas to share part of my world through fashion in a meaningful and personal way,\u201d Changbin said.<\/p>\n

\n\tCentral to the collaboration is the \u201cdwaekki\u201d tail motif, globally recognized by his community of fans as a signature, a stylized character that nods to a rabbit and a pig. The capsule also includes a pink Changbin x Autry logo, which embeds a smiling face into the letter \u201cU\u201d of the brand\u2019s moniker.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cI was so excited about the opportunity to design something that reflected me. I wanted to incorporate my own personal icons into the collection in a fun and creative way, while making sure it was comfortable and easy to wear for everyone including myself,\u201d the artist told WWD.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\tThe ad campaign for the Changbin x Autry capsule collection<\/a> featuring the artist and a life-size version of the \u201cdwaekki\u201d tail motif.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCourtesy of Autry<\/p>\n

\n\tAutry\u2019s Medalist sneaker, its bestselling, 1980s-inspired low-top style, is rendered in an all-white leather version punctuated by Changing\u2019s \u201cdwaekki\u201d tail motif in pink on the outsole, pink shoelace tips and pink capsule logo, whereas the Hyperway \u2014 Autry\u2019s take on the \u201cdad shoe\u201d trend launched in 2024 \u2014 is offered in a black version with pink accents on the heel and outsole.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe capsule collection<\/a> is flanked by an apparel and accessories range that reflects Changbin\u2019s penchant for oversize proportions and comfy materials. It includes lightweight zip-up hoodies in black and burgundy, T-shirts, a baseball cap and ribbed socks, all emblazoned with the artist\u2019s signature tail motif and the capsule\u2019s logo.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cI like styles that are comfortable but still have a cool, effortless attitude. It is my hope that this collection with Autry provides a natural sense of comfort that brings a smile to everyone who wears it,\u201d Changbin said.<\/p>\n

\n\tDropping on the brand\u2019s e-commerce site, as well as at the recently inaugurated Autry shops-in-shop at Isetan Shoes Lab in Tokyo and Galleria Luxury Hall West in Seoul, in addition to select retailers across Asia, the collection is priced between $35 for socks and $300 for the Medalist sneakers.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\tThe Changbin x Autry capsule collection\u2019s Hyperway and Medalist sneakers.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCourtesy of Autry<\/p>\n

\n\tMarking its launch, Autry is staging immersive events in Seoul on Tuesday and in Tokyo on Thursday, featuring product previews, musicscapes, dedicated installations and bespoke gifts for the lucky attendees.<\/p>\n

\n\tA dedicated ad campaign portrays the South Korean singer, songwriter and producer on a recent visit to the Autry headquarters, housed within a restored 17th-century villa in Venice, Italy, and across the surrounding area. Autry said images and video content \u201ccelebrate the encounter between Italian design heritage and the vibrant energy of K-pop culture, [offering] an authentic portrait of the creative exchange rooted in craftsmanship, excellence and human connection.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tChangbin has been a member of the popular boy group since 2018 alongside fellow members I.N., Bang Chan, Lee Know, Hyunjin, Han, Felix and Seungmin. He has earned global recognition for collaborating with international artists and his philanthropic commitment.<\/p>\n

\n\tCommenting on his appointment as Autry\u2019s first global brand ambassador, Roberta Benaglia, executive chairwoman of Autry and chief executive officer of its parent, the\u00a0Milan-based private equity fund Style Capital<\/a>, said Changbin represents \u201ca new generation of global talent: grounded, driven and authentic. His artistic integrity, confidence and freedom make him a natural fit for Autry\u2019s DNA.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"MILAN \u2014 Changbin of the\u00a0K-pop\u00a0group Stray Kids is taking his partnership with Autry up a notch. Named the…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1035792,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[29],"tags":[339823,171,59902,6467,975,67,132,68],"class_list":["post-1035791","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-music","tag-capsule-collection","tag-entertainment","tag-footwear","tag-k-pop","tag-music","tag-united-states","tag-unitedstates","tag-us"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/117192593462449118","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1035791","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1035791"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1035791\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1035792"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1035791"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1035791"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1035791"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}