[TRANS] GD X J.Estina Interview on ELLE Magazine (Feb 2014)
Korea’s greatest style icon of all times, G-dragon. We have never seen a star in their twenties leading a life that is as free and creative with fashion and music as him. G-Dragon receives love calls from famous designers all around the world to be their ‘Living muse’. A few days after 2014 began, the ‘secret’ that he will be the new muse of J.Estina was passed on to magazine. The brand’s image is elegant and princess-like and the muse is G-Dragon who has a fierce, punk-like style. It made us question that choice at first but we figured this would be nothing for a fashionista who can always pull off women’s clothing in his own unique way. His days have been hectic and busy due to BIGBANG’s Japan tour concert. J.Estina and G-Dragon finally met on the day before he left to Japan. And the result was? All the staffs and workers in the studio were looking at the overflowing A-cuts and said in awe, “As expected, it’s G-dragon!” team sent bunch of curious questions to G-Dragon who was in Japan, but it may have been a little too much for GD who wasn’t in his best condition after the tour finale concert in Osaka. (And the editors’ curiosities towards him may have been too much) We only got about 10 answers from the questions we sent but honestly, we’re not upset or angry at all. Why? Because he’s G-Dragon.
The reason why so many people love GD, I wonder what GD thinks it is (Editor Kang Joo Yeon)
GD: I think what appeals to the public is my free way of thinking and showing that through my actions, what do you think? Whatever it is, I like to express it in my own way. I don’t like forcefully making something up or exaggerating. Actually, my music and stages sometimes might not be appealing to the public, but I think people can be more comfortable with me because of my different sides I sometimes show on variety shows. Oh my, the questions are hard from the beginning.
How does it feel to be the muse of J.Estina? ‘J.Estina’ has an elegant and princess-like image, and I wonder how it would look with GD who has a punk-like style. (Fashion editor, Baek Ji Yeon)
GD: I was happy to be chosen as the model for a brand that is loved by many women. I really liked the ‘Leto backpack’ that was inspired by me so I wore it right away on my way to Japan two days after I received it. I was honestly surprised because the men’s jewelry line ‘Uomo’ was actually a lot different from J.Estina’s brand image. What especially caught my eyes were rings and Boutonnières! During the photoshoot, I wore the Boutonnière on my ears like an earring and the staffs were surprised and they asked me how I came up with such an idea.
Not only bags and jewelries, but J.Estina has also introduced 8 new fragrances and I heard that you transformed into 8 different concepts to show the story and to help visualize the fragrance. What was your favorite scent and concept? (Fashion editor, Yoo Rina)
GD: I tried my best to really get to know each scent and I tried to show that feeling for every concept. It was a fun, new work for me. My favorite fragrance was ‘My Boyfriend Jacket’ Apparently a perfumer in France made that fragrance after listening to my music and watching my music videos. Its sweet but spicy scent is very attractive.
What is a scent that attracts GD? (Beauty editor Cheon Nari)
GD: It’s different from time to time, but I think I’m a bit more attracted to sexy scents during the winter times like this.
What kind of efforts do you put in to obtain the ‘hot’ fashion items that complete GD’s fashion? (Fashion editor, Hwang Ki Ae)
GD: I usually go shopping when I visit a different country for a concert or when I’m travelling abroad to rest. After all, I can shop more freely abroad than I would in Korea. I try to take a close look at even the little shops on the streets because it can be an opportunity to find an unexpected item.
I think each artist have different ways of maintaining and showing their ‘creativity’. What about GD? (Feature editor, Kim Areum)
GD: I try to enjoy the life given to me to the fullest. Then the inspiration inside me comes out naturally. ‘Creativity’ isn’t something that is achieved after sitting down on a desk and studying hard. You should try to be free to the best of your abilities, right?
I’m curious where the confidence that GD gives off on stage comes from. Is it something natural or is it something accumulated through Big bang promotions? (Feature editor, Min Yong Joon)
GD: I guess you could say that it’s both. I always try to be honest to myself. And because our Big bang members were there for me, I was able to endure the hard times and continue to stand on stage. But above all, I think my confidence of now comes from the fans who love me.
In 2013, you showed your fantastic harmony with Jung Hyung Don on and you even won the Best Couple Award at the year-end entertainment awards. Are there any communicating skills that you use to talk to people you like? (Feature director, Chae Eun Mi)
GD: First, I try to lower myself and adjust myself to the person. Is it hard to believe (that I do that)? Trying your best to understand others, I think that’s the most important factor in communicating with others. But to do this, I sometimes have to do things that I don’t really like to do.
It is known that GD’s life motto is ‘Wild & Young’. You even got a tattoo of that. In order to live ‘Wild & Young’, what are some things that you should throw away and stay away from? (Beauty Editor, Cheon Nari)
GD: Something that should be thrown away is ‘Restriction’. Things you should stay away from are ‘Laziness’ and ‘Irresponsibility’.
Translated by bigbanggisvip