Big Bang leader G-Dragon never fails to amaze his fans with his cutting-edge fashion choices.  As 2013's Style Icon Award winner he is hardly the super-group's most physically well-endowed member, but nonetheless has risen to become one of Korea's most successful artists and an international fashion icon. 

Despite his small stature, G-Dragon oozes with style, confidence, and incredible talent - a combination of qualities often unmatched by any other artist in the K-Pop industry.

His musical accomplishments are similarly mind-blowing.  G-Dragon has collaborated with many prominent artists like Kanye West, Will.i.am, Diplo, Missy Elliot, and Pharrell Williams, helping to rocket his musical career into greater international success.

Also not forgetting the newest addition to this impressive list of international collaborations - Skrillex. The six-time Grammy Award winner and highly acclaimed dub step DJ will also be featuring GD, along with 2NE1's CL, Teddy, and CHOICE37 in his song "Dirty Vibe" off his new album, Recess, set for release March 18.

But besides his musical talents, GD has had a great deal of success as a style icon and fashion muse as well - with high fashion houses like Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent waiting in line for their garments to be worn by him.

"G-Dragon is in many ways the perfect menswear muse: American streetwear types might only now be catching on, but high-end fashion brands around the world have long been jockeying for GD's lucrative co-sign", US-based magazine Complex said.

Having been featured in numerous style magazines and being continually scrutinized by the media, GD has ultimately become a household name and a great inspiration for many in whatever he does.

"Ji-Yong is contrary to the idea of the artist as a product in the hands of the entertainment industry, yet at the same time he realizes how important it is to satisfy the tastes of the public to achieve success", writes L'Uomo Vogue.

G-Dragon's name is synonymous with the expression of individualism through music and fashion. He never fears to be different and bold with his fashion style - a quality that has earned him a great deal of respect from people all over the globe desiring to emulate his latest fashion looks and hairstyles.

Yet behind his critical success in the entertainment industry, G-Dragon reminds us that success comes from sheer hard work and talent, but with a healthy dose of staying true to your personal tastes for good measure.