How I Journey: Rei Ami Has Masks for Eyes, Face, Palms, and Ft in Flight

Since exploding onto the scene final yr as one of many voices behind KPop Demon Hunters and its musical anthem “Golden,” Rei Ami has demonstrated a dedication to high-fashion appears to be like on the pink carpet: Think a dramatic embroidered cape cascading behind her on the Oscars, a head-to-toe cherry-red fur search for an Oscars after-party, and a feathered and fringed corset ensemble for the Grammys. Yet when she Zoomed with Condé Nast Traveler whereas packing her baggage for a visit to Paris, she was remarkably low-key—at one level gesturing to baggage of garments round her closet. “Most of the outfits that are for outings or events, that’s all in collaboration with my stylist, Ayumi Perry,” defined Ami, who retains packing lists in her Notes app earlier than journeys. “For days off, if I’m going to dinner or a tourist attraction, I usually come up with outfits for myself—whatever’s comfortable. Paris in the summer is really hot, so I’ve packed a lot of athleisure-style activewear and sneakers.”

The singer, who was born in South Korea however moved to Maryland as a baby, nonetheless has a great deal of new appears to be like plotted, after all, as she is about to launch new music of her personal—with extra particulars to be introduced quickly. Ahead, she chats about that memorable first flight to the US, her strategy to skincare within the sky, and why she’s most relaxed round water.

What she wears to fly:

It’s all the time one thing comfy, like an identical set or sweats. The two key [accessories] are a hat after which clearly shades. Wearing each appears to be like sketchy, so it’s a must to select both/or. Hats are nice when your hair is a large number. If you get up on the aircraft with darkish circles, shades are good to go.

Her first flight ever, and her first flight in enterprise class:

When I used to be emigrating to the US from Korea, [we flew] on Korean Air.I had the window seat. My sister was freaking out. She was crying hysterically after we had been taking off, however I used to be having the time of my life. I used to be like, “This is so cool!” I had by no means been on a aircraft. My first time in enterprise class was on Delta One, flying to New York for KPop Demon Hunters as a result of that’s the place we had been recording the music—Sony and Netflix flew me out. I had by no means felt so costly and appreciated. The lay flats are life-changing. You get spoiled rotten, and I’m so ashamed proper now, even admitting that.

Her airplane routine:

As quickly as I get in my seat, I do an entire setup of all my instruments and goodies that I’m going to want all through the flight. For instance, I pack my skincare-related stuff and make-up in a bag, then put it someplace within the seat. I lay out my chargers. I lay out my eye masks, face masks, foot masks, hand masks. I pick a film and watch whereas I eat. And then proper after I eat, I’m going to the lavatory. I then use hypochlorous spray to wash my face, brush my enamel, and do an entire bedtime routine, as a result of I attempt to benefit from long-haul flights to sleep and get forward of jet lag. Then I do my skincare, knock out for so long as I can, get again up, refresh my face, brush my enamel once more, after which do some very gentle make-up and SPF, and I’m semi-presentable for the day.

Her recommendation for sleeping on planes:

This is type of reckless. If you’re touring internationally, I’d say don’t sleep in any respect [before the flight]. Try to carry off till you get on, and knock out then. Maybe take some melatonin. I attempt to sleep as a lot as doable, however I’m a horrible sleeper, so I take a melatonin or ZzzQuil state of affairs if I’m struggling, and skip the caffeine.