I spotted Nicky out front of Hermes at the intersection of Rush and Oak Streets. She told me she was visiting from out of town and was looking for some good shopping. Noticing the Stuart Weizman boots and Chanel purse, I directed her a few blocks down to Ikram. She looked confused, so rather than elaborate I just looked in her eyes and said “Proenza Schouler and Rodarte.” Those magic words clicked and were all she needed to hear as she promptly dashed south!
See the Refinery29 post here.
Erica’s grunge-inspired look is bumped up to the next level with her plethora of facial piercings, which first gained popularity in the 1990s along with the rise of the grunge movement. Her flannel shirt, wrapped casually around her waist, is a hallmark of the style.
