All Luxury Fashion Brands Are “Dead” To BTS’s RM… Except One

Only one fits with his mindset.

In his interview with Spanish publication El País, BTS member RM got unexpectedly candid about everything, from his professional life to personal preferences.

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RM's interview with EL PAÍS (Spanish newspaper) | ENG translation (2/2)

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The interviewer touched upon some heavy subjects, including RM’s evolution as an artist and an individual. They discussed the various identities he has assumed over the long span of his career, and from there, the conversation led to the change in his outer appearance in the last few years.

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The BTS member looked back at the different style phases of his life, starting from his oversized t-shirts and baseball cap era, from which he eventually transitioned into a majorly monochromatic wardrobe sourced from big-name brands.

I went through XXL t-shirts and baseball caps. Then I got into high-end brands…Like Rap Monster, I started wearing only black and white [rolls his eyes upwards and shrugs his shoulders.]

— RM, El País 

In his younger years, RM chose to wear street-style, oversized outfits | BTS/Facebook

RM’s monochrome fashion era | @BTS_twt/Twitter

RM’s monochrome fashion era | @BTS_twt/Twitter

But RM is over the mindset of wearing flashy outfits that demand attention, changing what he looks for in his fashion choices to “timelessness.”

Now I’m into timelessness. I’m over trends. I’m looking for vintage jeans, cotton t-shirts, and natural things that don’t scream ‘Hey, I’m here!’

— RM, El País 

RM’s more laid-back style over the last few years includes this frequently-worn set from KAPITAL | @BTS_twt/Twitter

RM’s personal fashion choices now mostly lean towards casual outfits | @BTS_twt/Twitter

His toned-down approach to fashion is also the reason why he is drawn to the brand Bottega Veneta. When the interviewer asked him about the rumors of him collaborating with the brand, RM replied that he would “love to.”

Although I lost interest in brands, fashion weeks, and that constant change of Pantone…Bottega is different, they don’t use logos, they have a history with fabrics and leather, they don’t even have Instagram. They are beyond fads.

— RM, El País 

Bottega Veneta is indeed known for its word-of-mouth marketing approach even amidst today’s PR-frenzied fashion world. He was the face for the brand’s 2023 Spring/Summer campaign.

RM at Bottega Veneta’s show at the Milan Fashion Week | @stephanefeugerephotography/Instagram

There’s no doubt that RM’s views on fashion align perfectly with that of Bottega Veneta. Maybe he should be their official ambassador!