By Nicole McLaren

As the centre of New York’s art scene, Chelsea is a magnet for the hip and fabulous: designers, photographers and artists mingle in the neighbourhood’s chic lounges and nightclubs.

Stores, such as Balenciaga and Barney’s CO-OP, cater to the young and avant-garde, while emerging talent from the Fashion Institute of Technology and High School of Fashion Industries keeps Chelsea on the cutting edge of upcoming trends.

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Name

Justine

Occupation

Marketing assistant

What you are wearing

jacket – Zara

scarf – Urban Outfitters

shirt – Sanctuary

gloves – Marc Jacobs

shoes – Acne

purse – Rebecca Minkoff

Describe your style in one word

“Urban/cool.”

Favourite area to shop in NYC

Lower East Side for vintage and New Age designers

Favourite stores

Pixie Market

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Name

Emily

Occupation

Retail associate

What you are wearing

jacket – Comme des Garçons

scarf – Michael Stars

pants – Urban Outfitters

boots – Dolce Vita

bag – vintage

Describe your style in one word

“Classic/urban/simple.”

Favourite area to shop in NYC

Chelsea

Favourite stores

Zero

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Name

Solange

Occupation

Student at the High School of Fashion Industries

What you are wearing

jacket – Zara

shirt – American Apparel

scarf – H&M

shoes – Steve Madden

Describe your style in one word

“Urban chic.”

Favourite area to shop in NYC

SoHo

Favourite stores

American Apparel

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Name

Courtney

Occupation

Retail analyst

What you are wearing

jacket – BB Dakota

scarf – H&M

jeans – J Brand

shoes – Tory Burch

socks – American Apparel

bag – Tory Burch

Describe your style in one word

“Classic with a modern twist.”

Favourite area to shop in NYC

Flatiron

Favourite stores

Intermix, Zara

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Name

Sara

Occupation

Sales

What you are wearing

jacket – J. Crew

dress – Zara

boots – Cole Haan

bag – Kate Spade

Describe your style in one word

“Flavour of the week! Totally depends on my mood.”

Favourite area to shop in NYC

Upper East Side – designer sample sales

Favourite stores

Kate Spade

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Name

Dani

Occupation

Student at Fashion Institute of Technology

What you are wearing

jacket – Theory

shirt – Coco

skirt – H&M

shoes – Nine West

Describe your style in one word

“Classic.”

Favourite area to shop in NYC

Lower East Side for vintage, Chelsea for modern

Favourite stores

Pippin Vintage Jewelry

 

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