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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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