Eric Nam on his NYFW prep for Coach's Fall 2023 show
The singer gives L'OFFICIEL a glimpse at his vanity favorites as he prepares for New York Fashion Week.
Korean-American artist Eric Nam is just like us — aside from being a global pop star. He loves to hang out in sweatpants just as much as he enjoys embracing his more fashionable side.
This week, the singer joined the fashion set in New York for New York Fashion Week, where he attended Coach's Fall/Winter 2023 runway show. Ahead of the show, Nam spoke to L'OFFICIEL about his NYFW routine, his favorite things to do in NYC, and what we can expect from his acting debut.
What's your favorite part about NYFW?
I don’t get too much time in New York so for me, coming to the city is always an exciting time, but NYFW truly elevates [New York] with more excitement and energy to an already buzzing city. Everyone is dressing to impress and putting on their best and in a time where so many people, including myself, are often opting for sweats, it’s fun to see fashionable expression in full swing.
What's your favorite thing to see or do when you're in NYC?
Catching up with friends over food and drinks at their favorite watering holes is always a good time and there are always new restaurants to visit. I always make a trip to Soho/Midtown East/Lenox Hill for some shopping.
What were your thoughts on the [Coach] show? Any favorite looks?
I really liked the high-waisted flared denim look as it’s a look that I’ve been rocking lately. There was also this gold and silver metallic boot cut pants and jacket that I saw which were very cool.
Do you have a morning ritual or a way to prepare for NYFW?
I like to get a morning workout in, a steam room or sauna if it’s available, and if time allows an easy face mask and ice pack before we get into our clothes.
How do you wind down after a long day of fashion shows?
If I have the energy left, a nice meal is always a great way to end the day, but with all my travel, the recent move has been to order food to my hotel, turn on some tv, and chill.
You're about to make your acting debut in Transplant. Can you tell me a bit about the film?
I play a fourth-year general surgery resident at a prestigious hospital, trying to land a fellowship as a heart surgeon.
However, things are tough as my single-parent mother is very ill, working difficult jobs and my mentor and boss at the hospital turns out to be an incredibly intense—dare I say abusive—surgeon. So… intense. Haha.
