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[title]Tibi’s social-media guru, Chloe King, prefers polished pieces with a twist. This season she plans to try fall fashion trends such as punk-inspired and monochromatic dressing by incorporating them into her wardrobe of contemporary coats and stylish boots. In addition to Tibi, her favorite NYC shops include Kirna Zabete and Bergdorf Goodman.
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Chloe King, 26, PR and social-media manager for Tibi(tibi.com); Upper West Side; @TibiPR
Favorite part about social media: “The accessibility. You suddenly have access to information, images and inspiration that you would have never found through traditional media.”
Least favorite part about social media: “Being so reliant on fickle devices! There is nothing worse than having your iPhone die mid-Instagram or seeing that spinning wheel of no-service doom.”
Her personal style: “Relaxed and feminine but with an unexpected twist. I like to constantly rethink the pieces in my closet and how to pair, layer or rework them to feel fresh and original. I also like taking risks. You’ll never know what might work until you try it.”
Her inspirations: “I love flipping through old magazine editorials for trends that have resurfaced—like crop tops—nothing seems quite as authentic as seeing them styled in a 1990s Vogue.”
Signature accessory: “I don’t wear a lot of accessories. I like when a look is clean and effortless. But I do have a soft spot for men’s leather-band watches. The bigger the face, the better.”
Style motto: “Have an open mind, and don’t be afraid to experiment. If you’re comfortable in and excited about what you’re wearing, it will show.”
Fashion splurges: “I try to do a little CPW [cost per wear] in my head, and if I can see a piece translating into other seasons and taking me multiple places, I’ll splurge.”
Fashion saves: “I try to save on basic knits. Uniqlo(locations throughout the city; visit uniqlo.com) is a go-to for those.”
Favorite NYC stores: “Bergdorf’s(754 Fifth Ave at 58th St; 212-753-7300, bergdorfgoodman.com) is an NYC staple. From the window displays to the café, it’s so rich with fashion history. Kirna Zabete(477 Broome St between Greene and Wooster Sts; 212-941-9656, kirnazabete.com) in Soho carries a ridiculous roster of designers. And I love the Proenza Schouler(822 Madison Ave between 68th and 69th Sts; 212-585-3200, proenzaschouler.com) store; the interior design story there is amazing.”
Favorite NYC designers: “I wear Tibi(120 Wooster St between Prince and Spring Sts; 212-226-5852, tibi.com) because [designer] Amy [Smilovic] understands what a woman in the city wants to wear, and Alexander Wang(103 Grand St at Mercer St; 212-977-9683, alexanderwang.com) for the cool downtown vibe. Joseph Altuzarra (altuzarra.com) is always one of the most beautiful shows at New York Fashion Week, and I like Phillip Lim(115 Mercer St between Prince and Spring Sts; 212-334-1160, 31philliplim.com) for his accessories.”
Favorite fall trends: “I think monochromatic dressing is so chic. There were a good amount of full gray looks on the runway, which feels like a fresh color to try from head to toe. I also like how fashion has embraced punk for fall, as evidenced from the [fall 2013] runway shows and this year’s Met Ball theme. With an emphasis on attitude and originality, it’s a breath of fresh air to see classic combinations reimagined for fall: Saint Laurent’s feminine slip dresses with tough combat boots, Chanel’s classic tweeds reconstructed with leather and chains, or Sarah Jessica Parker’s elegant Met gown paired with an elaborate mohawk.”
On her fall shopping wish list: “A sleek coat with a super long hemline: Think mid-’90s Calvin Klein.”
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