By Nicole McLaren
Located just west of midtown, Hell’s Kitchen gets its flavour from its neighbours: the Theatre and Garment districts. Peppered with off-Broadway stages, the neighbourhood is well-known for its diverse offering of post-show gourmet for the discerning theatre-goer. Aspiring actors moonlight in the upscale lounges, classic comedy clubs and cosy pubs found on Restaurant Row.
Hell’s Kitchen is also a haven for designers, due to its proximity to the biggest fashion labels and design showrooms in the city.
FAJO Magazine spots some of the Best Dressed people in the area.
Ashley
Occupation: Actress
What you are wearing:
coat — Club Monaco
sweater — American Retro
boots — Kenneth Cole
bag — Louis Vuitton
Describe your style in one word: “Depends on my mood that day!”
Favourite area to shop in NYC: Online!
Favourite stores: shophop.com, nastygal.com
Bao-tran
Occupation: Graphic designer
What you are wearing:
jacket — Ellen Tracy
shirt — Forever 21
pants — Gap
shoes — Shoe Market
bag — Michael Kors
necklace — Bird
Describe your style in one word: “Clean, simple.”
Favourite area to shop in NYC: Williamsburg or Lower East Side
Favourite stores: Mini Market, Shoe Market, Beacon’s Closet, Zara, Urban Outfitters
Francesca
Occupation: Design student at Fashion Institute of Technology
What you are wearing:
jacket — Soft Surroundings
boots — Sam Edelman
bag — Boutique in Japan
ring — H&M
Describe your style in one word: “Edgy.”
Favourite area to shop in NYC: Nolita
Favourite stores: Ina
Ephie
Occupation: Student in Fashion Design and Music Production
What you are wearing:
jacket — designed herself
dress — H&M
stockings — Agent Provocateur
shoes — Cheap Monday
Describe your style in one word: “Kinky punk-rock.”
Favourite area to shop in NYC: SoHo
Favourite stores: Boutiques on Prince and Wooster
Sarah
Occupation: Student
What you are wearing:
jacket — Vintage
shirt — H&M
pants — American Apparel
shoes — Vintage
Describe your style in one word: “Urban.”
Favourite area to shop in NYC: Lower East Side
Favourite stores: Urban Outfitters
Cool stuff Nicole, glad to see you’re doing well and doing something fun like this.
Cheers