The power of celebrity—with millions of eyes on what they wear and who they’re wearing—is hard to overstate. “If anything, I hope to shift the narrative and change the notions behind the Western perception of [these] contemporary designs,” says Bose. “This collective movement will not only elevate individual careers—but also contribute to a more inclusive and diverse fashion landscape.” On Friday, American singer songwriter D4vd—who shot to fame with his hit “Romantic Homicide” after it went viral on TikTok last year—touched down in Milan for Valentino’s spring 2024 menswear collection, where he served as the guest performer. “This is my first time in Milan, so it’s really special that it also happens to be fashion week,” he told Vogue. “It’s been really fun to see the art, the fashion, and the creativity around the city. I love the creativity—and I love the food. I’m trying to eat as much pasta as possible.”
Hitting the stage during the presentation was perfect timing for the star, given he just released his new EP, Petals to Thorns as a result, he had plenty of new music to share with the fashion forward audience. “It was the highlight of my year for sure,” says D4vd. “Working with Pierpaolo [Piccioli] was inspiring, and it was awesome that he connected to my music.” The singer, of course, brought a strong statement look for the performance He slipped into a black button up and trousers by the Italian house, the top accentuated with a chic white rose. “The rose on top was very on brand for me [given] my EP is called Petals to Thorns, which is my story about the lifespan of a rose,” he says. “When Pierpaolo showed me the outfit, I was stoked and knew it was the one. It was also so comfortable.”
