2025 is shaping up to be quite the year for Katseye, the Los Angeles-based girl group consisting of Lara, Yoonchae, Daniela, Megan, Manon, and Sophia. Originally founded in 2023 through the competition series Dream Academy, the group has quickly amassed a global following, landing them on some of the world’s biggest stages.
Their schedules are currently jam-packed as they prep for their upcoming Beautiful Chaos tour, and festival season is no exception—the ensemble just got done making their Lollapalooza debut. It was their biggest event to date, and pre-performance nerves ran high. Sophia tells ELLE that even their managers could tell they were anxious, but the performers quickly channeled the audience’s collective energy and seized the moment in what ended up being an incredible experience.
However, it hasn’t been all work and no play. They were recently spotted attending Blackpink’s Deadline tour. “We’re all ‘Blinks’—they’re all over our Pinterest boards,” Sophia says.
This summer, Katseye also teamed up with Gap and renowned choreographer Robbie Blue for the retailer's “Better in Denim” campaign, the latest in a series that revitalizes the beloved dance-centric ads from the early 2000s. (Over the last year, Troye Sivan and Tyla have also starred in campaign spots.) To the tune of Kelis’s iconic hit “Milkshake,” the group channels peak Y2K pop star energy in denim mini skirts, low rise jeans, and custom bralettes. The singers felt cool, confident, and comfortable—their ideal style equation.
“I had the space to blend styles that wouldn’t normally sit next to each other—Fosse technique, ballet, hip-hop, and jazz funk,” says Blue. “It became a dance through decades, just like denim. The clothes moved with the choreography, never against it, and that freedom of movement allowed me and the dancers to tap into something bigger.”
Below, the group opens up about finding their own rhythm onstage, their personal style, and the jeans they like best.
You’ve had quite a big summer. What was it like performing at Lollapalooza for the first time?
Daniela: That crowd—let me just say, we were not expecting that many people to show up at all. But once I got on stage, I felt like I was free—like I was at home. We had been rehearsing for many, many weeks and we had never performed in front of such a large crowd before. It was our first festival and after getting off the stage, we had so much adrenaline we wanted to keep going. We were like, “Let’s do it again.”
Sophia: It really felt like the six of us belonged there. We were so nervous coming in. I could feel it, collectively, the moment when we were all just letting go.
Now that you’ve accomplished your festival debut, is there another milestone you’re looking forward to hitting?
Manon: We’re about to do another two festivals—Summer Sonic in Osaka and Tokyo.
Sophia: Our first tour ever is the next thing!
Lara: Coachella would be a dream, or performing at the Grammy Awards or the VMAs—an iconic performance.
Do you have a favorite song that you love to perform as a group?
Manon: I think “M.I.A.” is our favorite. It’s so high energy.
Your choreography is always so dynamic and sporty. How would you describe your onstage style?
Megan: I like to be very free, but at the same time I love showing a little skin and being hot and confident.
Daniela: I love to incorporate my day-to-day style on the stage, like low-waisted jeans and tank tops. As long as I feel confident, that’s all that matters.
Sophia: I feel like I’m the opposite. There’s a touch of my everyday, but when I’m choosing my onstage outfits, there’s a different kind of silhouette and vibe. I love that “Hannah Montana” double life.
What was it like working with choreographer Robbie Blue for your recent Gap campaign, and channeling such a nostalgic energy in the video?
Daniela: We loved working with the Gap team. Everyone was so kind, such genuine people. Robbie is so talented—it was an honor to be able to work with him because he’s so iconic. The moves felt so comfortable in my body.
Did you each have a favorite piece that you wore?
Manon: They had me wear a custom denim bralette. I loved the way it fit. I was about to steal it!
Megan: I really liked the men’s baggy jeans that I wore. They made me feel really confident but at the same time comfortable, which I really value in a pair of jeans.
Daniela: For me, it was the SecondSkin Bodysuit—and you know bodysuits can be a little bit uncomfortable—but this one was so stretchy and flexible. I could dance in it so easily.
Lara: I had this denim bralette, too. It was almost like a corset; it was really hot.
Yoonchae: I also wore a custom denim top and racing jacket that was tailored directly on my body. It fit perfectly.
Sophia: For me, it was the Pin-Cuff Crop Icon denim jacket—I love when cropped jackets fall off the shoulder.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Shop Katseye’s Looks Below
Gap SecondSkin T-Shirt Bodysuit
Gap Pin-Cuff Crop Icon Denim Jacket
