With the Help of ASAP Rocky, Jennie Embodied New York Style For Her Gov Ball Set
“Since it was my first time performing at a festival in New York, I really wanted to work with a New York brand for the looks.”
Reported by Vogue.
Festival season has officially arrived, and Jennie made sure New York knew it. The K-pop star headlined Governors Ball this weekend — joining a lineup that included Lorde, A$AP Rocky, Stray Kids, and KATSEYE — and delivered exactly the kind of high-energy summer spectacle she was going for. "I wanted something fun, high energy, and really immersive from beginning to end," she said, according to Vogue. Fan-favorite "Dracula!" made the setlist, alongside an unreleased track called "Lock It Down" — which, yes, we need immediately.
The Outfit Was the Other Headline
For her Gov Ball look, Jennie didn't just dress for the stage — she dressed for the city. She tapped AWGE, A$AP Rocky's brand (and Rocky is Harlem-born, so the symbolism tracks), for a custom ensemble rooted in classic New York street style. "Since it was my first time performing at a festival in New York, I really wanted to work with a New York brand," she explained. The result: a stars-and-stripes bra top with crystal detailing, a hybrid mini skirt split between distressed denim and flannel plaid, boxer-style sneakers, and — naturally — a New York cap. It was the kind of outfit that walks a very specific tightrope between effortless and intentional, and landed squarely on the right side of both.
Jennie described the direction as "a little more street, playful, and relaxed" — a reflection of where her personal style is right now, mixing strong silhouettes with easy pieces. The layered plaid skirt was a deliberate stylistic stretch for her, and the crystal embellishments kept it from reading too casual for a headlining slot. The whole look felt like something a downtown New Yorker might actually wear — just with significantly more stage lighting.
As for the night itself? The crowd delivered. "The crowd energy ended up being amazing, and I just had a blast," she said — a sentiment she's apparently ready to replicate across the country. Next up: Lollapalooza in Chicago next month, with more cities to follow. "I'm really excited to keep traveling, performing, and experiencing different crowds," she added.
When the fashion is this considered and the setlist includes unreleased music, showing up to a festival isn't just attendance — it's a statement.
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