Most stylish New Yorkers: Fashion designer Ann Yee
Fashion designer Ann Yee loves layering to create her tomboy style; we show you ways to steal her look.
Ann Yee, 31, fashion designer (annyeecollection.com); Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Her personal style: “Super relaxed, lots of layers, and a mix of old and new. The majority of my days are spent running around the Garment District, so I’m always in something comfortable.”
Her inspirations: “My friends and travels.”
Favorite NYC stores: “Still House (117 E 7th St between First Ave and Ave A; 212-539-0200, stillhousenyc.com) is a super-cool gallery shop that has some gorgeous home goods. It’s a great place to find a gift. Maryam Nassir Zadeh (123 Norfolk St at Rivington St; 212-673-6405, mnzstore.com) is so well curated with some amazing designers—I’m always inspired when I go in there. I’ve gotten some of my most memorable outfits at Marmalade Vintage (174 Mott St at Broome St; 212-473-8070, marmaladevintage.com). It has a great mix of prints, interesting silhouettes and accessories. The windows are always really colorful and inviting, which is a plus. Coclico (275 Mott St between E Houston and Prince Sts; 212-965-5462, shopcoclico.com) has awesome shoes. I’ve bought several pairs there that I have worn to death because they were so comfortable and complemented everything.”
Favorite NYC salons: “My friend Autumn Whisman works at Parlor (527 Atlantic Ave between Third and Fourth Aves, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn; 347-384-2334, parlorhairsalon.com) and she always gives me an awesome cut. I barely ever get a chance to pamper myself, but I recently got a facial at Red and White Spa (484 Broome St at Wooster St; 212-343-9444, redandwhitespa.com) and it was great. I’m definitely going back.”
Her signature accessories: “A jumbo, oversize ring and my pink lips.”
Favorite local designer: “I love Linhardt (211 Mott St between Prince and Spring Sts; 917-338-7822, linhardtdesign.com). [Designer Lisa Linhardt] recently relocated her shop to Nolita, and it’s the perfect setting for her stunning jewelry. I collect her amazing sculpted rings—they’re extremely unique and beautifully crafted.”
How she describes New York style: “Lots of black. Lots of Zara. Sharp lines and layers mixed with subtle textures. I may have only just described Soho, though. It really changes from neighborhood to neighborhood.”
How her style has evolved: “It’s become much more streamlined and effortless, less fussy. I’ve come a long way since sporting tutus from my ballet costumes in high school!”
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