Most stylish New Yorkers: Bianca Alexis
The shutterbug models her futurist style; we show you how to emulate her unique look.
Mon Nov 29 2010
Bianca Alexis, 27, photographer-retoucher (biancaalexis.com), Financial District
Her personal style: "Postapocalyptic."
Her inspirations: "I get a lot of my ideas from fashion blogs. One of my favorites is by a good friend of mine, Nubby Twiglet (nubbytwiglet.com). That girl can put on a paper bag and make it look great."
Bianca Alexis, 27, photographer-retoucher (biancaalexis.com), Financial District
Her personal style: "Postapocalyptic."
Her inspirations: "I get a lot of my ideas from fashion blogs. One of my favorites is by a good friend of mine, Nubby Twiglet (nubbytwiglet.com). That girl can put on a paper bag and make it look great."
Favorite stores: "AllSaints Spitalfields , A/X Armani Exchange, Kiki de Montparnasse and G-Star. All four brands have this amazing futuristic feel."
Her signature accessory: "My fingerless driving gloves. I have many variations of the same type of glove."
Favorite designers: "Nyla Hashmi and Fatima Monkush of Eva Khurshid (evakhurshid.com). They are two young Muslim women—one of whom I went to high school with—that have a modest approach to their fashion line. Their whole line can be layered with other garments and worn all year round. Olivia Rose Tal (oliviarosetal.com) is a shoe company run by Dorinne Tal. Her interesting and creative shoes are ahead of their time. Most of her shoes are high in platform, yet very comfortable. Both designers produce in NYC; it makes me feel better that it is made here and not outsourced."
How she describes New York style: "It needs to be creative and fashionable, yet comfortable. New Yorkers are always on the go, but need to make a good impression at every corner. The more creative, the better."
How her style has evolved through the years: "I used to be a down-and-out goth kid; I thought I would never grow out of it. I still use elements of goth in my style, but now it's more eclectic. It's comfortable and unique at the same time."


































