24 Hours with Low Classic

This is a snapshot into the life
of Low Classic’s Lee Myeong Sin. Literally.

Why are you a fashion designer?
I have a strong interest in making something beautiful. I love everything related to design – furniture, interior, architecture, fashion.

Who or what drives your creativity?
Summer lovers, friends living in Berlin, England and Seoul – gathering together in Italy or Greece for a holiday together. Loving and sharing interests inspires me.

What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A fortune teller.

How has your background influenced who you are today?
I was living in Seoul, a big and fast-changing city.

How would you describe your designs?
Clothes you want to wear right now. 

Who do you consider to be the true creatives in the world?
No one and everyone.

How do you waste time, when your schedule is clear?
I play guitar. I have been learning to play for about two years and now have written two original songs. One song is called “Nothing, Nothing,” and is a song with meaning. The other, “Song About Longing,” is a song about love.

What’s your greatest ambition?
Marrying and raising a child. I know that in reality having a child and giving birth are accompanied by tremendous courage and effort together.

What would you most like to change about the world?
Stop the use of plastic.

If you could ask anyone a question (living or dead) who would you ask and what would you ask?
I want to ask my 60 year-old self who I become, what is the most regretful part of my life so far and if I could go back, what would I change first?

Who’s the coolest person you know and why?
@_hyeseunglee  She is a model and a photographer. She does not get bored of anything and she only does what she wants and is interested in.

The best advice you’ve ever been given?
Eat chicken at 1AM or literally whenever you want.

First thing you do when you wake up?
Drink collagen.

Last thing you do before bed?
Watch Netflix.

Favourite artist?
Brancusi, Sarah Lucas.

What are you reading right now?
Space  Arrangement  Equation  (間取ቭの方程式 心地よい住ቡいを組ቢ立てቮ技術) by  Iizuka  Yutaka (エクኖナレッን)

Do you have any phobias?
Stairs.

Favourite colour?
Navy.

Favourite thing to eat?
Noodles.

Least favourite thing to eat?
Pimento.

What would be your last meal?
Milk, eggs, and everything I am allergic to.

What can’t you live without?
Friends. 

How would you describe your generation in five words?
Youtube, Amazon, Airbnb, Instagram, Soundcloud.

Describe yourself in three words.
Lazy, impulsive, extrovert.

How would your friends describe you in three words?
Curious, sociable, mischievous.

Where can we find you on a Friday night?
Itaewon (Seoul).

What’s the best thing about Seoul?
The people.

What’s the worst thing about Seoul?
The people.

Seoul’s hidden gem…
Seongsu-don, Gyeongnidan-gil, Old Street.

What makes life worth living?
Nature and sports.

If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be?
Home.