By Nicole McLaren
Often referred to as the “new Lower East Side”, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has become the most talked about destination for unique shopping and unconventional nightlife. Vintage boutiques and street peddlers have popped up along Bedford Avenue, making the thoroughfare a primary destination for the venturesome Manhattan crowd, and a permanent addition to any traveller’s guidebook.
FAJO spotted a few of the neighborhood’s trendsetters.
Sasha, writer
Coat–Vintage
Layered sweater–SENA NYC
Dress–Lloyd Williams
Scarf–Vintage Comme des Garçons
Boots–Jeffrey Campbell
Describe your style in one word: “Eclectic.”
What is your favourite area to shop in NYC: Greenpoint
Favourite stores: Fox & Fawn
Where are you from: Williamsburg
Lara, student
Coat–Boutique
Jeans–Topshop
Shirt and earrings–Primark
Boots–Bershka
Describe your style in one word: “Fresh.”
What is your favourite area to shop: SoHo/Nolita
Favourite stores: Urban Outfitters
Where are you from: Italy
Frances, student
Coat–Acne
Sweater–Zara
Leggings–Topshop
Bag–Céline
Sunglasses–Miu Miu
Boots–UGG
Describe your style in one word: “Hip.”
What is your favourite area to shop in NYC: SoHo
Favourite stores: Zara
Where are you from: Italy
Olga, advertising professional
Coat–Vintage
Vest–Boutique in San Francisco
Dress–H&M
Boots–Madewell
Describe your style in one word: “Bohemian.”
What is your favourite area to shop in NYC: Williamsburg
Favourite stores: In God We Trust
Where are you from: Williamsburg
Kaitlyn, writer for a style blog
Coat–Steven Alan
Sweater–Topshop
Dress–Vintage
Describe your style in one word: “Varies.”
What is your favourite area to shop in NYC: Williamsburg
Favourite stores: Fox & Fawn
Where are you from: Williamsburg
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