RM of BTS is breaking fashion barriers as he becomes brand ambassador for Bottega Veneta

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BTS’ RM has become the brand ambassador of the luxury fashion brand Bottega Veneta. This came months after speculation that the luxury fashion brand would tap into the K-pop market. 

BTS' RM named Bottega
Veneta's brand ambassador 

RM is the leader of K-pop sensation BTS. RM is the stage name of Kim Nam Joon, who is often spotted wearing some of the most fashionable outfits

BTS’ RM: Kim Nam Joon 

BTS’ RM  is a rapper, composer, and record producer from South Korea. He is the main rapper and composer for the South Korean boy band BTS, which is managed by BigHit Music

BTS’ RM’s many talents

As the leader of BTS and one of K-pop's most well-known figures, RM’s influence is immense even beyond music and fashion seems to be the sweet spot for this mega pop star

Rise of RM as a World
Fashion Icon 

“Although I've lost interest in brands, fashion weeks, and Pantone's constant change. Bottega is unique in that they do not use logos, has a history with fabrics and leather, and does not even have an Instagram account. They are above fads,” said RM in a recent interview with Spanish newspaper El Pais

RM backs Bottega Veneta

Matthieu Blazy, the creative director of Bottega Veneta, declared that RM was more than just the company's new brand ambassador. The brand is known for its understated and minimalist designs and has traditionally worked with high-profile celebrities such as Salma Hayek and Lady Gaga

Bottega Veneta’s latest
face RM

Bottenga Veneta’s bold move to rope in RM as brand ambassador signifies a shift towards a market that is  younger and more varied

Bold move by
Bottega Veneta 

Creative director Matthieu Blazy posted a picture of RM in a check shirt paired with jeans, holding Bottega Veneta’s new Andiamo bag

Bottega Veneta
welcomes RM

Take a look at what BTS’ RM posted on his Instagram handle on his collaboration with Bottega Veneta

RM’s Instagram post