Jacob & Co. has created a one-of-a-kind high-jewelry collar for K-pop superstar G-DRAGON. Titled the Bandana Royale, the bespoke piece features 209.71 carats of gemstones and made its first public appearance during the final encore concert in Korea on his 2025 Übermensch World Tour, before appearing again at the 2025 Melon Music Awards.
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The project forms part of an ongoing creative relationship between Jacob & Co. and G-DRAGON, built around custom objects developed through direct collaboration. The Bandana Royale exists as a single piece and responds to G-DRAGON’s long-standing use of bandana styling as a visual marker within his work.
Benjamin Arabov, CEO of Jacob & Co., described G-DRAGON as a figure who represents fearless creative expression and constant evolution. He explained that the Bandana Royale reflects the artist’s visual universe and personal approach, and that developing a one-off piece for a defining moment in G-DRAGON’s career held particular significance for the House. Arabov also noted the importance of unveiling the collar on a major international stage.
The collar translates that reference into a sculptural jewelry form. Polished precious metal defines its structure, while pavé-set gemstones cover the surface in a continuous arrangement. A jeweled daisy anchors the composition, referencing a symbol that appears consistently in G-DRAGON’s creative output and earlier collaborations.
Jacob & Co. previously partnered with G-DRAGON on a bespoke Astronomia timepiece and later on the PEACEMINUSONE jewelry collection, both of which incorporated the daisy motif through custom jewelry design.
