21 QUESTIONS: IRENE KIM
Dec 1, 2015

Green and pink ruffle shirt by Helen Lee; Leather mini skirt by Missy Skins; Knee-High Patent Leather Boots By Louis Vuitton; Leather case by Beats By Dre x MCM.

Red Chanel bag Stylist’s own; Jewelry Model’s own.

Daisy print crop top by American Apparel; High waisted shorts by Helen Lee; Net jacket by Helen Lee; Double blue topaz necklace by Yi Collection; Knee-High Patent Leather Boots By Louis Vuitton; Wireless headphones by Beats By Dre x MCM.

Green and pink ruffle shirt by Helen Lee; Leather mini skirt by Missy Skins; Knee-High Patent Leather Boots By Louis Vuitton; Leather case by Beats By Dre x MCM.
We loved Seoul-based Irene Kim upon first sight. After talking to her, we fell even deeper. Read on and fall for her too.
Nickname:
Irene is Good, or sometimes “Irene is Hungry!” Since I’m in Shanghai, it’s “Irene in Shanghai.”
Occupation:
My occupation is kinda always changing these days, but I’m a model and social influencer.
Favorite emoji?
The smiley face with his tongue sticking out.
Person you text most often?
My agent and my hair colorist.
Dream role in a movie?
Rose in Titanic or Natalie Portman’s character in The Professional.
Dream concert?
Pink Floyd
Career icon?
Cara Delevigne and Abbey Lee.
Hair icon?
Myself!
Denim icon?
For comfort, it’s Current/Elliot. For skinny jeans, it’s J Brand. For overalls, I just got this awesome Stella McCartney pair.
Spirit animal?
A Peacock or maybe a…turkey?
Favorite mascara?
The Little Black Primer by Estée Lauder because it’s really natural.
Favorite sneakers?
Adidas Superstars
Favorite book?
Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami
Favorite TV show?
My favorite guilty pleasure is Keeping Up With the Kardashians...shhh!
Go-to karaoke song?
“If I’ve Got You” by Alicia Keys
Last song you downloaded?
“Feelin’ Myself” by Nicki Minaj feat. Beyonce
Last fashion item purchased?
I was very bad and bought a Chanel bag.
Prized possession in high school?
When I was little, like two or three, I had a Peter Rabbit quilted blanket that I would carry everywhere. It got so torn up, but I would take it everywhere around the house. One day it disappeared—my grandma threw it away—and I’m still scarred from that!
Best compliment?
“Nice hair!”
Texting on silent?
A big no-no.
What is Popular?
Being yourself!
Credits
- Art Director: Alexander Chow. Photographer: Samuel Croskery. Stylist: Yi Guo.