By Nicole McLaren

Sometimes referred to as the younger, hipper sister of Williamsburg, the Greenpoint neighbourhood of Brooklyn remains, for the immediate present, largely unscathed by the booming development and mass gentrification affecting its coastal neighbour to the south.

The scent of authenticity still remains (or maybe that’s just the fresh-baked Polish bread in the air) — from the brick-and-mortar boutiques along Franklin Street, to the seemingly endless genesis of vintage parlors/shops along Manhattan Avenue. And don’t you think that Greenpointers are going to be frequenting the new J. Crew popping up along Bedford Avenue.  They’ll be buying eBay over retail, any day.

Valeria

Occupation: make-up artist

All clothing: eBay

How do you describe your style? “Personal.”

Where do you like to shop? “eBay!”

What do you get your fashion inspiration from? “I create it.”

Daniel

Occupation: shoe designer

Jacket: Jean Paul Gaultier

T-shirt: Anzevino (via Opening Ceremony)

Pants: Vintage

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Shoes: Bowling Shoes

Ring: Naye Quiros

How do you describe your style? “Uff!”

Where do you like to shop? “Patricia Filth, Opening Ceremony, OAK, Rabbit Vintage, Grand 242 and street markets.”

What do you get your fashion inspiration from? “Design.”

Courtney

Occupation: yoga instructor

Jacket: Calvin Klein (thrift)

Pants: Thrift

Shoes: Aldo

How do you describe your style? “Pajama chic.”

Where do you like to shop? “I’m a clothes hunter. I look for anything unexpected.”

Where do you get your fashion inspiration? “Linda Rodin is my muse.”

Ana

Occupation: barista/documentary filmmaker

Poncho and shirt: Free People

Pants and hat: Uniqlo

Shoes: Vintage

How would you describe your style? “Boho.”

Where do you like to shop? “Boutiques in Greenpoint.”

Where do you get your fashion inspiration? “I wear what I like.”

Harry

Occupation: research analyst

Blazer and hat: Uniqlo

Graphic T-shirt: Tee Fury

Pants: Express

Glasses: Warby Parker

Bag: Jack Spade

How would you describe your style? “Hip.”

Where do you like to shop? “Greenpoint or SoHo.”

Where do you get your fashion inspiration? “Whatever feels right.”