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[title]RECOMMENDED: Most stylish New Yorkers
Patricia Field, 70, East Village; stylist and owner of Patricia Field (306 Bowery between Bleecker and E Houston Sts; 212-966-4066, patriciafield.com)
Her personal style: “I would describe my daily personal style as utilitarian, modern and imaginative, with a storytelling and rocker edge.”
Her inspirations: “I’m inspired by the young, creative energy that constantly surrounds me. I’m inspired by whatever my eyes see and my brain retains as memory data. My inspiration includes, but is not limited to, fashion.”
About her shop: “I would describe my store as a fashion bazaar, filled to the brim with a myriad of items—clothing, accessories—and various interesting objects, including many pieces of my personal art collection. The most unique element about my new shop is that the front half used to be my home. As such, it still retains its original design and decor and is a very personal place, unlike any other shop in existence.”
Her favorite NYC stores: “Century 21 (locations throughout the city; visit c21stores.com) is the best place to find a huge selection of international designers and one-of-a-kind designer samples at great, affordable prices. Ina consignment shops (locations throughout the city; visit inanyc.com): Ina Bernstein is a close friend and the originator of the consignment shop concept. She operates five stores, mostly in downtown Manhattan, each offering its own clothing and price concept. Many celebs, stylists and models consign with Ina, so the selection and condition is top of the pops. Trash and Vaudeville (4 St. Marks Pl between Second and Third Aves; 212-982-3590, trashandvaudeville.com) [is a favorite] because it’s New York’s premier rock headquarters since the 1970s.”
Style motto: “Money can’t buy you style.”
Favorite NYC designers: “David and Phillipe Blond of the Blonds (theblondsnewyork.com) perfectly epitomize the fantasy of high glamour; Michael Robinson of Trivial (trivialnewyork.com) is truly one of the very best couture hat designers of our time; and Tobell von Cartier (von-nyc.com) makes extraordinary breastplates.”
How her style has evolved: “My style has always had the same modern basics. I suppose I treat the stylistic trends from the decades like spices on a broiled chicken.”
Favorite salon: “My hairstyle and makeup need regular maintenance, so years ago I established a small beauty salon in my shop. My hair colorist and makeup artist is Ayumi Konishi, and she has been with me since the mid-’90s, since she arrived from Japan.”
How she describes New York style: “New York City is the original grand melting pot of the world. New York City style is a reflection of that.”
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