Culture

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

NewJean’s new music video for their single “Bubble Gum” is ready to put you in the summer mood, but in terms of what trends to hop on this season, K-pop member Hanni has some ideas to inspire your warm weather wardrobe.

The K-pop singer has been soaring in her career having landed herself as the newest global ambassador for UGG as well as being included in Billboard’s 2024 Women in Music Awards.

“The fact that we were able to participate, let alone perform at Billboard’s Women in Music was an incredible experience,” she says in an interview with Billboard. “I was in awe the entire evening at the overflowing energy generated by the music and the inspiring artists gathered together to celebrate Women’s History Month. It was truly such an amazing opportunity that I never would have imagined, and I know that the members and I are incredibly thankful that we were able to attend and perform.”

Now, the NewJeans singer is encouraging you to ditch the platform heels and throw on some comfortable sandals. For the shoe brand’s ongoing Spring/Summer 2024 global campaign, the “Super Shy” infused her own style including one controversial pairing that still has fashion influencers debating its trendiness: socks and sandals.

“Personally, I think layering them with the GoldenGlow Sandals just looks really cute and casual,” she says in an interview with Billboard. “Also, I’ve found they look very nice with long jeans because of the shape of the shoe!”

It’s also fitting as Hanni has herself “really feel drawn to the vibe” of another popular trend, the eclectic grandpacore fashion style. She hopes to continue experimenting with the elements, which consists of sensible footwear, oversized cardigans, sweater vests, button-down tops and any clothing with tones of brown and tans.

“I think it’s such a distinct yet fun way of dressing that really varies based on each individual’s character or personal style preference,” she says.

To help you test out the grandpacore style for yourself or find some fashionable sandals to pair with your sock drawer, you can buy the exact UGG shoes the “OMG” singer wears in the campaign below.

And, if you’re looking for the perfect pair of pants to pair your UGGs and socks with, Hanni recommends denim.

“I like baggy jeans but prefer the ones that aren’t too oversized, otherwise I look kind of small and may disappear in them,” she says. “Being comfortable in my clothes is something I find really important. I also like the fit of baggy jeans and enjoy styling them more for this reason. Color-wise, I like all types of denim, regardless of color or prints.”

Below you can find some of ShopBillboard‘s favorite baggy jeans to complete your summer looks ‘fits with.

Check below to watch behind-the-scenes footage from the campaign.