By Nicole McLaren

Welcome to A Photo from NYC! This section is compiled by our New York-based columnist and photographer, Nicole McLaren, as she takes to the streets of one of the world’s fashion centres, armed with a camera in one hand and a notebook in the other. McLaren spots the Best Dressed people in the most fashionable districts, and tells us the story behind their style!

Known as the epicentre of the fashion world, SoHo has established its reputation as a top shopping destination among locals and tourists alike, due to its eclectic mix of big-name brands and high-end boutiques. With well-known chains like J. Crew, Bebe and Club Monaco along the bustling Broadway avenue, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. But step into the cobbled side streets south of Houston, and you’ll discover unique local boutiques, such as Intermix, Legacy and Patin, that keep New York on the cutting edge of fashion.

In our first piece for A Photo from NYC, we profile some of the Best Dressed people spotted on the streets of SoHo.

1. Name: Jaleesa

Occupation: Student at Seton Hall University

What you are wearing: Cardigan – All Saints, jacket – Juicy, shorts – Top Shop, leggings – Uniqlo, boots – Steve Madden

Describe your style in one word: “Stylish!”

Favourite area to shop in NYC: SoHo

Favourite store: All Saints

Jaleesa is wearing boots by Steve Madden.

2. Name: Carrie

Occupation: Marketing industry

What you are wearing: Vest and pants – Zara, shirt – BCBG

Describe your style in one word: “Simple.”

Favourite area to shop in NYC: SoHo

Favourite store: Zara

Carrie's favourite store is Zara.

3. Name: Sara        

Occupation: Health care industry

What you are wearing: Jacket – Guess, blouse and jeggings – French Connection, sweater – J. Crew, shoes – Jeffrey Campbell

Describe your style in one word: “Comfortable.”

Favourite area to shop in NYC: Flatbush

Favourite store: Vintage shops

Sara likes to shop in Flatbush.

4,5. Name: Josh (left)

Occupation: Brand Strategy Consultant

What you are wearing: Sweater – Banana Republic, pants – Gap 1969, bag – Cole Haan, accent tail – Etsy

Describe your style in one word: “Comfortable.”

Favourite area to shop in NYC: SoHo

Favourite stores: Banana Republic 

Name: William (right)

Occupation: Freelance videographer

What you are wearing: Jacket – Our Legacy, shirt – Vintage Levi’s, pants – J. Crew, shoes – Cole Haan, bag – Banana Republic, accent tail – Etsy

Describe your style in one word: “Vintage.”

Favourite area to shop in NYC: Brooklyn

Favourite stores: Vintage

Josh (left) and William describe their styles as "comfortable" and "vintage," respectively.

6. Name: Lindsey

Occupation: Online content editor

What you are wearing: Jacket – Ali Ro, pants – American Apparel, sweater wrap – Rhus Ovata (designer from Tel Aviv)

Describe your style in one word: “Balanced. I like to play with elements of both feminine and masculine style.”

Favourite area to shop in NYC: SoHo. “I like the diversity of stores, people and style in this area.”

Favourite stores: J. Crew, net-a-porter.com

Lindsey enjoys playing with feminine and masculine-style elements.

7. Name: Michelle

Occupation: Fashion – jewelry sales

What you are wearing: Vest – Cassin, boots – Miu Miu, bag – Prada

Describe your style in one word: “Trendy. Comfortably trendy.”

Favourite area to shop in NYC: Nolita/SoHo

Favourite store: Intermix

Michelle is wearing boots from Miu Miu.