The BLACKPINK star and White Lotus actor stuns in a sculptural Krikor Jabotian gown as Bulgari unveils its dazzling “Polychroma” collection in Italy’s most cinematic setting. When fashion meets fine art, the result can be breathtaking — and on Monday night in Taormina, Italy, Lisa proved just that. At Bulgari’s high jewelry showcase, the K-pop icon and rising actor embodied the very spirit of the event: luxurious, theatrical, and unforgettable. Dressed in an extraordinary Krikor Jabotian creation, Lisa appeared less like a celebrity attendee and more like a Renaissance sculpture that had come to life. Set against the dramatic coastal cliffs of Sicily, the Bulgari “Polychroma” event was no ordinary unveiling. The brand presented over 60 one-of-a-kind, haute joaillerie creations in a three-act format more reminiscent of an opera than a product launch. Each act celebrated color, texture, and craft — themes that were also echoed in Lisa’s artfully composed ensemble.
A gown worthy of the Gods: Lisa in Krikor Jabotian
Lisa’s dress was far from a typical red-carpet gown. Designed by Lebanese couturier Krikor Jabotian, the piece merged the delicate with the daring — a fitting metaphor for Lisa herself. The sculptural creation featured intricate floral embellishments climbing up the front, evoking the sea-worn shells and stone reliefs often found in Italian seaside architecture.
The three-dimensional appliqués were not only beautiful but symbolic. In a setting steeped in ancient history and Greco-Roman influence, Lisa’s look felt like a homage to classical artistry — specifically the schiacciato technique, a Renaissance sculptural style where carved figures appear as though they’re barely raised from a flat surface. Her dress looked as though it had been shaped by the wind and sand, as natural as the ruins surrounding the event.
Adding a surreal touch to the otherwise muted palette was a bold splash of yellow: a puffy, tube-like embellishment that encircled the neckline and extended around her arms like a celestial aura. It looked like a swirling cloud or a golden halo, further reinforcing the celestial and timeless tone of the entire ensemble.
Bulgari’s “Polychroma”: An ode to luxury and spectacle
This year’s “Polychroma” collection was Bulgari at its most ambitious. Known for pushing boundaries in both gemstone color combinations and conceptual presentations, the brand chose Taormina — famously the backdrop of The White Lotus season two — as its stage. The town’s baroque balconies and crumbling amphitheaters provided the ideal setting for a night of ultra-luxe drama.
The event’s structure echoed a theatrical performance, with a narrative arc that played out through three distinct acts. Each sequence introduced new high-jewelry pieces designed to showcase Bulgari’s innovation in form, function, and storytelling. Models paraded down a custom runway wearing serpentine chokers, gemstone chandelier earrings, and bold cocktail rings that shimmered like Mediterranean sunlight on water.
Amid all the grandeur, Lisa was a natural focal point. Though she starred in The White Lotus season three, which took place in Thailand, her presence in Taormina tied the show’s global narrative full circle. Her appearance was a tribute not only to her own growing cinematic legacy but to the cosmopolitan ethos of Bulgari itself.
The crown jewels: Lisa’s dazzling Bulgari set
Of course, no Bulgari event would be complete without the jewels — and Lisa wore them like a queen. As a global ambassador for the Italian house, she was adorned in one of the evening’s most talked-about pieces: the Serpenti Sunburst necklace. This masterpiece featured a thick choker silhouette set with diamonds that sparkled like starlight, finished with the coiled head of a serpent gently resting at the center.
The Serpenti motif, one of Bulgari’s most iconic symbols, represents transformation and rebirth — themes that feel particularly resonant in Lisa’s own career. From BLACKPINK’s global dominance to her emergence as a fashion and film muse, Lisa has seamlessly evolved without losing her edge. The necklace, with its hypnotic symmetry and eye-catching craftsmanship, mirrored that duality.
Lisa completed her look with understated diamond earrings and minimal makeup, allowing both her gown and the statement necklace to speak for themselves. In a night that celebrated maximalism, her interpretation of restraint only made her stand out more.
A star becoming a legend: Lisa’s global fashion journey
Lisa’s presence at high fashion events has become increasingly symbolic. No longer just a music sensation, she is now a figure at the crossroads of fashion, film, and global culture. Her collaboration with Bulgari cements her position not only as a brand ambassador but as a style icon who understands fashion as art.
Her look at Taormina reflected the current trend in luxury fashion: pieces that are not only wearable but sculptural, that blur the lines between couture and installation. Designers like Krikor Jabotian are leading this movement, and Lisa is the perfect canvas for their work — bold, statuesque, and unapologetically modern.
As the Bulgari show closed to thunderous applause and flashing cameras, one thing became clear: Lisa isn’t just attending fashion history — she’s helping to make it. Dressed like a goddess and adorned in symbols of strength and elegance, she reminded us that true style is about transformation, storytelling, and above all, presence.
