From leather sets and polka dots to knee-high boots and plushies, there are many motifs now synonymous with Katseye’s unique aesthetic. The K-Pop girl group has already gone through several “eras,” or musical chapters, in their two-year career so far. But there’s no doubt that the “Pinky Up” single and accompanying music video cemented their place in the industry as global pop stars, and helped make each member recognizable by her first name alone, Ã la Addison. To dig deeper into this era’s aesthetic, I spoke with Katseye’s stylist Katie Qian to discuss the members’ cohesive yet chaotic looks and offer tips for fans (AKA Eyekons) who want to dress like Katseye for concerts, festivals, and more.
“The fans are obviously super dedicated on another level, so it makes me really happy when they like the looks and when they’re happy,” Qian tells Refinery29, adding: “From a styling perspective, we usually just focus on doing something that the girls and creative team loves, so when that lands, it’s great that the looks resonate with the people who love Katseye.”
Sharing how the aesthetic differs from the darker, edgier “Gnarly” era, Qian explains: “It’s really just about being fun and whimsical. There’s a lot of motifs in all the looks, like polka dots, always. There’s a bunch of fun textures like tulle and feathers. There’s this bustle element that we’re always bringing in. And then this rave element too of fun, chaotic, maximal layering.” She adds: “The girls love corsets, the girls love bras, and they love to feel sexy and cute.”
For Eyekons to channel the “Pinky Up” aesthetic, Qian suggests: “Any sort of way that the fans can play with what they have in their closet, honestly. Throw unconventional combinations together; mix different textures; and play with a lot of layering, fun cutouts, and asymmetry.” For more inspo, she adds: “The color scheme is usually blues, pinks, pastels, and also bright colors. And always add a wacky fun accessory — something that’s kind of kitschy and out of the box.”
In addition to Qian’s insights, I also took notes from a superfan (AKA my younger sister Sofia) for a breakdown of each member’s signatures that distinguish them from one another, from their style preferences to their cultural influences. Ahead, take inspo from some of Katseye’s most iconic looks since being styled by Qian in late 2025 for The Beautiful Chaos Tour through today with the launch of their Wild EP and new era. Then, shop key styles to put together concert outfits for their performance at Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival on August 29 or their WildWorld Tour starting on September 1.
How To Dress Like Katseye’s Daniela
Lead-dancer Daniela Avanzini (22) comes from Atlanta, Georgia and embraces her Cuban and Venezuelan roots through her fashion and beauty choices. “I need to wear a cross, period. I feel like having a cross around my neck all the time… I feel protected. And it’s part of my childhood and my culture,” Daniela previously told Vogue in a Grammys getting-ready video, also citing seeing her mother wear hoops and reaching for them herself now. My sister also shares that she usually wears chunky sneakers paired with tiny tops and low-rise bottoms for a Y2K feel.
To channel Daniela, opt for edgy leather separates with lots of lace-up details, primary colors (if you’re not going for an all-black look), and chunky jewelry. She also predominantly opts for sets as opposed to bodysuits or dresses, so be sure to elevate your going-out bra top and hot pants game. For the final beauty touch, tightline your eyes with an intense inner eye and wear your hair curly or naturally.
How To Dress Like Katseye’s Yoonchae
Yoonchae Jeung (18) serves as Katseye’s “maknae” or youngest member and comes from Seoul, South Korea, making her the only Korean in the K-Pop group. As the baby, she’s often dressed very cutesy, though has hints of a cool “tomboy” style. She told Vogue: “In the ‘Touch’ music video, I was wearing a triangle top and it became my thing,” with her styling team saying that fans always notice triangles on the torso of her outfits, which help give the illusion of an hourglass figure.
To get Yoonchae’s look, consider wearing scarf tops or voluminous mini skirts for an exaggerated hourglass silhouette. She’s often dressed in softer silhouettes, materials, and colors too, so opt for tulle, lace, and pinks when possible. To distinguish herself from her group members, Yoonchae also dyed her hair blonde for an extra light and soft beauty effect. So this may be your call to try the strawberry blonde hair color trend ASAP.
How To Dress Like Katseye’s Lara
Main vocalist Lara Raj (20) was born in Connecticut but grew up in Texas and is of Indian and Sri Lankan descent. She brings her cultural identity into her style most prominently through jewelry via her bindis and tikkas, nose ring, and belly ring. “I make sure to go all out with my traditional stuff because it’s so important in that space where there’s so much press and so many photos and so many eyes on us to really represent my culture,” Lara told Vogue. The singer also notably wears many jewel tones and shimmering fabrics to complement her adornments.
Lara sticks to a few core necklines, like halters and sweetheart bra-cups across tops, bodysuits, and gowns, which highlight her chest tattoo. For accessories, if you’re not South Asian, a bindi or tikka may not be doable, but you can still implement crystal hair clips or face gems into your look instead. My sister also pointed out that the singer almost exclusively wears heels, so find a comfortable pair that you can dance the night away in.
How To Dress Like Katseye’s Megan
All-rounder Megan Skiendiel (20) who has great range across singing and dancing also has the greatest range in style (and changing hairstyles). Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, and of Chinese, Singaporean, and Swedish heritage, Megan has an equally varied approach to style. But she told Vogue: “For me, I usually wear my jade bracelet. I never take it off. I’ve had one since I was a kid so it’s a very big thing in Chinese culture.”
While Megan’s aesthetic evolves, she pretty consistently has the most alternative or edgy look, opting for dark eye makeup and hair highlights (including the viral “halo” hair trend). To channel Megan, keep to a color palette of black, white, purples, and reds. And in addition to a jade bracelet, you can also look out for a statement choker necklace, especially when paired with a bandeau-style neckline. Do something wild to your hair, and you’re set.
How To Dress Like Katseye’s Sophia
As Katseye’s fan-dubbed leader, Sophia Laforteza (23) was raised in Manila, Philippines. While she’s currently on a wellness hiatus, she’s expected to return in September with more “Wild” era looks. As one of the oldest members of the group, my sister lovingly calls her “Mother,” and explains that Sophia’s style is a bit more sophisticated, polished, and modest at times. Pulling from coquette style, she typically wears lots of ruffles, rosettes, corsets, bloomers, and tulle.
Sophia also often wears halter crop tops across performance costumes and red carpet looks, so consider a halter for casual or fancy ‘fits. Amp up the volume with ruffle-sleeved tops or high-low skirts in pastels or vibrant pinks. Like Lara, Sophia typically prefers sleek heels instead of sneakers or boots, so step into pointy stilettos. And to finish off your look, layer on a juicy pink lip gloss before singing your heart out.
How To Dress Like Katseye’s Manon
Manon Bannerman (24), often described by fans as the group’s “visual,” has been on hiatus since February, but her signature aesthetic remains influential among Eyekons. Coming from Switzerland with a multicultural background, she pulls from her Ghanaian roots when it comes to fashion. “I always carry my waist beads with me. I got them in Ghana. It’s just a traditional thing we do in West Africa,” Manon told Vogue, adding: “They’re always on. Sometimes they’re hidden, but they’re like my lucky charm.”
Since we haven’t seen Manon’s take on the “Pinky Up” era, her style within the group is defined by the “Gnarly” era, where she leaned into darker palettes, metallics, lace-up corsets, chunky sneakers, and combat boots. Her ’90s minimalist look is paired back from too many accessories or jewelry — though you can try a waist chain — and is instead highlighted by her dramatic curly hair as the focal point.
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