ATEEZ’s Hongjoong surprised fans with a school look at designer John Smith’s Fall-Winter 2025/2026 show at Paris Fashion Week.
With straight blonde hair, silver-rimmed glasses, a dark teal suit, a tailored shirt and matching tie, the idol cleaned up nicely for his appearance at the Jan. 22 event.
Fans, however, were quick to point out that his sleek, clean wares reminded them of a much-loved fictional character, an ill-intentioned figure from the wizarding world of Harry Potter.
“The man is Korea’s Draco Malfoy,” one commenter quipped, re-sharing Hongjoong’s attack.
“That’s a bloody Draco Malfoy,” quipped another, echoing their agreement.
In an interview with The Guardian, Smith revealed that his latest ready-to-wear collection was partly inspired by his extensive travels and his father’s adoration of photography.
His father, who had promoted an “amateur photography collection,” served as the initial inspiration for the collection, which boasted neon-block sweaters that resembled the SMPTE color bars found on a cable channel, sleek leather jackets that looked like decidedly aged and elegant, smooth trousers. pants to the touch.
Guests were able to take a walk down Smith’s memory lane as they passed through a faux dark room at the entrance, adorned with hanging negatives and a stainless steel sink.
The stylist shared photos of the guests he had selected to attend the intimate one-man show, including Hongjoong, in an Instagram post.
“Meet some of the special guests who attended the Paul Smith Fall/Winter 2025 show,” she wrote.
