Alice + Olivia designer Stacey Bendet answers our quickfire questions as she prepares for her Fall 2014 show.
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The night before my presentation I will most likely… be nervous!
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The morning of my show I plan on… doing a long yoga practice.
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When it comes to managing stress… yoga is my go-to. And I love long bubble baths.
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What I’m most excited for Fall 2014 is… statement coats!
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For me, Fall 2014 is all about… luxury, rich color, novelty, metallics and brocades.
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The item of clothing I’m currently wearing the most is… over-the-knee suede boots, thanks polar vortex!
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When I’m at work, I love wearing… anything from a tutu to a ball gown! I change at least twice a day.
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The most treasured item in my closet is… my mother’s wedding dress, designed by Fred Leighton in the 70s.
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My beauty essentials are… Stila Stay All Day lipstick.
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My fashion week must-haves include… a lot of caffeine.
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When I’m looking to get inspired I… play with colors.
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I could never travel without… a big fur coat.
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The one electronic I can’t live without is… um, my iPhone.
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If my days had one extra hour I’d… cuddle longer in bed with my babies every morning. I guess that would also require them sleeping past 5:30 a.m.
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The last thing I Googled was… how to make Rice Krispie cake pops.
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I’m dying to splurge on… a trip to Villa Tre Ville in Positano or a piece of Maria Pergay furniture. Toss up.
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My guilty pleasure is… vintage shopping. I am a complete hoarder.
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I couldn’t survive Fashion Week without… big sunglasses and vitamin shots!
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I will always be excited about NYFW because… of the amazing energy it brings to the city, it’s always exciting no matter how many times I experience it.
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When it comes to picking models… I love an interesting face and a soulfulness to the eyes. We do presentations so it’s really important for the girls to have personality.
- As soon as my show is over, I plan to… take a trip to Paris with my mom and [daughter] Eloise!
