Marie Claire’s Nina Garcia is the Ultimate Style Advisor
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Loading ...Nina Garcia does it all. The multi faceted fashion maven is the Fashion Director for Marie Claire, reoccurring judge on Project Runway and author of three style books. Her latest project is her fourth book, Nina Garcia Look Book: What to Where for Every Occasion, in which she dishes style advice on appropriate wardrobe ensembles for everything from first dates and sunday brunch to job interviews and jury duty. The Columbian native spoke with The Cut about her personal style, her favorite New York shops and designers and what she can’t leave her house without. See what Nina Garcia has to say in the interview below:
What prompted you to write your latest book?
Whenever I’m on a book tour, one of the questions I always get asked is what to wear to various occasions. I wanted to write a road map to situational dressing, almost like you had a stylist fairy godmother who says, “Oh, you’re going to your first job interview? You’re going to this wedding? Here, wear this.”
What’s the hardest situation to dress for?
Unfortunately, the trickier situations are always the more personal ones: when you have a date with a guy you really like or you have an interview for a job you really want. You get emotional and your judgment gets impaired. My nightmare of nightmares is being overdressed for a casual event — I’ve done it! You have to have a real sense of what you want to communicate.
Any tips for shopping on a budget?
Invest in a couple of really good things — a great, classic coat; a good pair of shoes; and a timeless bag — then fill in the gaps with lower-priced pieces. I don’t know why anybody would spend $300 on jeans.
Where do you go to fill in the gaps?
I love J.Crew. Also, Gap, H&M, and Target.
What’s one item every woman should have in her closet?
A little black dress. It’s effortlessly simple, but it can be mysterious and super-sophisticated.
Who are your favorite designers?
I tend to like very practical, timeless, enduring designers — those whose clothes you can buy and build on: Azzedine Alaïa, Phoebe Philo, Lanvin, Chanel.
Where do you like to shop in New York?
I love the new Isabel Marant and Lanvin stores; also, Patricia von Musulin for jewelry. I shop a lot at CrewCuts for my son. I also like visiting those quirky stores like Evolution, with all the taxidermy and skeletons and interesting stones.
How would you describe your personal style?
I’m very classic and structural. I love clean lines and interesting, modern details. But I’m all about being streamlined — less is more.
What trends are you appreciating right now?
All this minimalism, like Celine and Calvin Klein. I’m so happy we’re moving toward a cleaner look.
Any trends you’re ready to see retired?
I have seen everything possible covered in studs and grommets. Also, what I call angry shoes: those platforms with the multiple buckles and studs. I think the polished girl is back.
What’s one item you’re saving to buy?
The Burberry shearling coat is my must-have. I just hope I get to fit into it!
What’s something you never leave the house without?
Since I’m pregnant at the moment, I can’t leave home without Alexander Wang drapey tees. They’re easy, cool, and they make me feel a little less obviously pregnant. I wear them with Current/Elliott cargo pants.
What sets the eighth season of Project Runway apart from the rest?
Well, the episodes are 90 minutes now, so you see more behind-the-scenes stuff, more of the design-room drama. It’s been an exceptionally hot summer in New York and we have a very fragile cast — there’s been a lot of fainting.
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