Words by Maggie Arandela-Romano
While London awaits its turn to have “BLACKPINK in your area”, the Queens transformed Stade de France into a kaleidoscope of sound, style, and spectacle. The Deadline World Tour’s stop in the French capital wasn’t just a concert—it was a full-scale fashion and sensory immersion, choreographed down to the last sparkle of pink confetti.
From the opening shot of flames that lit up the sky to the final stream of shimmering fireworks, the show delivered not just with music, but with the kind of visual language only BLACKPINK can command.
The stage design was sleek, futuristic, and fiercely feminine. Multiple levels, LED screens stretching end to end, and a catwalk that allowed the members to walk directly into the crowd’s energy. Overhead, a giant BP emblem glowed with shifting hues—ice blue one minute, hot pink the next—while drone lights pulsed in sync with every bass drop.
And then there were the fireworks. Not your usual closing act—these were woven into the show, bursting in pink above the stadium at the end of Shut Down, and again mid-way through Pretty Savage. It was controlled chaos, a burst of light that mirrored the precision of their choreography. The pink confetti? It fell in waves, soft and dazzling, especially during Stay and again as the final encore song wrapped. Fans clutched at the air, catching memories in motion.
Outfits were a show on their own. Styled with both stage impact and haute couture influence, the girls debuted looks that merged futuristic edge with feminine silhouettes.
Jennie: wore a crystal-encrusted corset top layered under an oversized structured blazer, paired with slouchy boots that screamed Paris runway-meets-streetwear.
Rosé: opted for softness—flowing silk with asymmetrical cuts, her platinum hair down and windswept, finishing her look with metallic accents and a sheer capelet.
Lisa: brought boldness: a cyberpunk-inspired leather set with exaggerated shoulders, industrial zippers, and custom combat heels.
Jisoo: gave us romantic drama—black velvet, lace gloves, and a high collar punctuated by Swarovski embellishments that caught every light like stars.
These weren’t costumes. They were fashion statements. And Paris noticed.
The crowd matched the energy. From full-on recreation of BLACKPINK looks to original Y2K-meets-K-style interpretations, fans dressed for the occasion. Pearled sunglasses, mini kilts, heart-shaped bags, pink-tinted hair, and platform sneakers turned the Stade de France concourse into its own fashion week.
I spotted fans from the Philippines, Italy, Belgium, and every corner of France, proudly carrying lightsticks like clutch bags and applying glitter eyeshadow at sunset. Many had traveled far, not just to see BLACKPINK, but to be part of BLACKPINK. And they were ready.
While the visuals stunned, it was the group’s command of the stage that grounded it all.
Each member’s solo was framed not just with lighting and screen design, but with specific color themes and wardrobe shifts: icy tones for Jisoo, deep red and metallic for Lisa, dusty lavender and silver for Rosé, and neon-pink chrome for Jennie.
During Don’t Know What To Do, a cascade of tiny mirror-like panels dropped from the rig, catching the light as if the sky itself had shattered into diamonds. And just when you thought it couldn’t get more cinematic—JUMP launched with LED flames and kinetic light beams that danced across the stadium roof. It wasn’t just music. It was theatre.
For the encore, BLACKPINK returned in pared-down looks—each in custom tour merch reworked into high-fashion cuts. Think cropped hoodies turned into structured tops, wide-leg cargo pants with slit hems, and embellished sneakers in blush tones.
They closed with See U Later, framed by floating hearts made of pink smoke and a final burst of fireworks that echoed over the Seine.
Live Nation France deserves a nod here—the organization was almost flawless. Queues were long but fast and fans were treated with warmth and professionalism from start to finish.
BLACKPINK didn’t just perform in Paris. They styled it, sequined it, and set it ablaze. Every detail—from the reflective fabrics to the colour-coordinated flames—was curated for impact. They didn’t just bring a show; they brought a vision.
It wasn’t just about sound. It was about style. And as the pink glow faded into the night, one thing was clear:
