“The perfect combo”: Internet react as Fendi appoints Stray Kids’ Bang Chan as the newest ambassador 

Stray Kids’ Bang Chan has been named the ambassador for luxury fashion house Fendi. On January 16, 2025, Fendi welcomed the K-pop idol into their family and posted visuals of him wearing creations from their upcoming Spring Summer 25 collection.

The caption read:

“Fendi is pleased to welcome Bang Chan, leader and member of the K-Pop boy band Stray Kids, as the newest Fendi Ambassador. Fendi and Bang Chan look forward to embarking on this exciting journey together.”

On January 18, the luxury brand shared more photos of the singer dressed in a white shirt, a knitted cardigan, a striped green tie, and patterned shorts. His ensemble was complemented by the Fendi Baguette Double bag and Fendi Force sneakers from the brand’s SS25 Collection.

The post elicited excited responses from fans who praised the partnership between Fendi and Bang Chan. A Netizen commented:

“Definitely Bang Chan and Fendi are the perfect combo.”

Similar comments described the K-pop idol as the perfect choice for Fendi’s ambassador.

Other comments praised the Stray Kids’ member’s visuals:

More fans congratulated him for the achievement and expressed that they were proud of him.

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More details on Stray Kids’ Bang Chan and Fendi’s partnership

In a statement released by the luxury brand on Instagram, the leader of the K-Pop octet, Stray Kids expressed that he had always felt connected to the Italian brand:

“I felt an immediate connection to Fendi with its creative and fun spirit, it is my honor to join the Fendi family in its 100th anniversary year, which makes it even more special.”

The Stray Kids member first became affiliated with Fendi when he attended the brand’s Spring Summer 2025 menswear show during the Milan Fashion Week in June 2024. He also modeled for the illustrious brand in July 2024, wearing pieces from its Fall/Winter 2024 collection, which included a leather bomber jacket and a black wool top.

The announcement of his ambassadorship for Fendi brings to an end months of speculation by fans and Netizens. Fendi describes the partnership as a new chapter for the luxury fashion house:

“This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for both Fendi and Bang Chan, promising innovative projects that will resonate within the realms of music and fashion.”

Fendi's SS25 will be available for pre-order from January 23, 2025, exclusively on their website. Chan becomes the third member of Stray Kids to be named ambassador of a luxury fashion house after Hyunjin for Versace and Felix for Louis Vuitton.

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This news comes after Stray Kids released the smash mixtape HOP in December 2024, which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart.