MARK & LONA released a new visual with aespa’s KARINA, featuring elegant knit sets and a hybrid jacket for versatile fall-winter wear.
October/11/2026 12:19
Luxury golf brand MARK & LONA released its latest visual on Friday, October 9, 2026, featuring aespa’s KARINA, who was appointed as the brand’s first female brand ambassador. The items she wore are also being released sequentially from the same day. “2026 Autumn/Winter Ambassador Selection STYLE #3” was born from KARINA’s own words in an event interview at the time of her appointment, when she said, “I would like to make a knit-material set-up,” and presents an elegant and sophisticated knit-material set-up style. The main items, the knit pullover and knit pants, use a wool-blend knit material that is attractive for its delicate sheen and soft, plump texture. The pullover has an iconic design with the ambassador selection-limited “TRIBAL HEART” logo embroidery on the front and black letter-font embroidery on the right sleeve. The relaxed fit with dropped shoulders creates a trendy impression. The knit pants, made from the same material, are attractive for their beautiful flare silhouette that naturally widens toward the hem while making the waist area look neat. The ribbed waist and spindle provide stress-free comfort, and the set-up styling of the top and bottom together creates an elegant look. The hybrid padding jacket coordinated in the same color combines boa fleece and lightweight nylon, achieving both high warmth and a light wearing feel. The bold “TRIBAL HEART” print placed on the back, and the rhinestones shining on the hood and zipper, give off a luxurious presence. It is a piece that pursues functional beauty in every detail, including a spindle that can be stored inside the body lining and boa fleece that warms the face area. Furthermore, in the fashion film released the other day, she paired it with a wool-blend knit cap accented by colored ribbing, black letter graphics, and a metallic charm, adding brilliance to the autumn-winter outfit. This is a multi-use latest collection that fuses functionality and luxurious design, seamlessly connecting all scenes from winter rounds to commuting to and from the golf course and even town use. KARINA wears the latest style that delivers MARK & LONA’s refined worldview, where sports and everyday life resonate comfortably and create a sophisticated moment.
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