By; Paige Mastrandrea By; Paige Mastrandrea | September 7, 2022 | fashion, Local,
Miami’s most stylish residents share their fashion secrets.
Carolina Arango PHOTO BY ILSSE PEREDO
CAROLINA ARANGO
@CAROLINAARANGO
My style can be described as: Edgy, elegant, European
Go-to accessory: A statement bag can jazz up any timeless look—jeans and a white tee, slip dress or even an athleisure set.
Timeless splurge item: Jewelry, specifically a watch. It can be worn countless times and be handed down as an heirloom, which makes it even more special.
Every woman should have: A two-piece suit, from a designer or high-street brand. Never underestimate the power of tailoring. It can elevate any affordable garment.
Style inspiration: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. She is so polished yet effortless at the same time.
Most-worn item in your closet: An oversized blazer. It can dress a look up or down and is probably one of the most versatile wardrobe staples.
Manuela Gutierrez PHOTO BY SOFI PERAZZO
MANUELA GUTIERREZ
@MANUELAGUTIERREZ
My style can be described as: Clean but edgy, sometimes very colorful depending on how I am feeling.
Go-to accessory: Coperni bag! I have one in every color.
Timeless splurge item: Chanel accessories—these pieces will never get old.
Every woman should have: Levi’s jeans. They can be redone or vintage—they have the best fits.
Style inspiration: Gilda Ambrosio and Virgil Abloh. They are both very different but very street-forward. From a couture dress to cargo pants, they made things look effortlessly chic.
Most-worn item in your closet: Maison Margiela jeans
Rachel Love PHOTO COURTESY OF SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
RACHEL LOVE
@RACHELLOVE
My style can be described as: Chic, elegant, sexy
Go-to accessory: Gold chunky rings
Timeless splurge item: Chanel classic double-flap bag
Every woman should have: A signature scent
Style inspiration: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Most-worn item in your closet: A good pair of denim shorts
Nicola Bernardini de Pace PHOTO BY HANNAH TURNER HARTS/BFA.COM
NICOLA BERNARDINI DE PACE
@NICOLABDP
My style can be described as: Underground. I enjoy being unique; I prefer to not wear any of the usual suspects. I get a kick out of finding undiscovered talented designers or a tailor that can make a custom item.
Go-to accessory: A pair of Oliver Peoples sunglasses
Timeless splurge item: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, military dial
Every man should have: A custom item. There is no better feeling than wearing or owning an item that only you have.
Style inspiration: Mr. Armani. From a tux at the Venice Film Festival to a casual shorts and T-shirt look in St-Tropez—nobody does it better than him. He is the king!
Most-worn item in your closet: My friend Matthew’s [Chevallard] Blu Scarpa shoes! They are so comfy and can be styled with any outfit.
Matthew Chevallard PHOTO BY RIOCAM
MATTHEW CHEVALLARD
@MATTHEWCHEVALLARD
My style can be described as: Italian updated
Go-to accessory: My shoes
Timeless splurge item: Watches
Every man should have: A uniform
Style inspiration: Ralph Lauren and Lapo Elkann
Most-worn item in your closet: Denim shirt or linen T-shirt/pants
Amanda Malone PHOTO BY VIRGINIE BLANCHERE
AMANDA MALONE
My style can be described as: Effortlessly cool and comfortable, blending high-end brands and accessories with sportswear and simple pieces.
Go-to accessory: A good pair of sunnies!
Timeless splurge item: Hermès bags
Every woman should have: A good pair of white sneakers, a white button-down shirt and jeans that can be dressed up or down!
Style inspiration: Hailey Bieber and Victoria Beckham
Most-worn item in your closet: My Year of Ours workout clothes. Next would be my Kimberly Taylor Sam button-down in white.
Mark Margulies PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK MARGULIES
MARK MARGULIES
@MARKMARGULIES
My style can be described as: Timeless classic, with a touch of streetwear.
Go-to accessory: My go-to accessory is always my watch. It’s the finishing touch that ties my entire outfit together and can completely elevate a very simple outfit. I also always wear a Horus strap on my watch—a strap with unique prints and bright colors helps me to diversify my typical simplistic look.
Timeless splurge item: My timeless splurge item is a vintage denim jacket I bought at a flea market when I lived in L.A. I saw it and it just spoke to me—and the fact that it’s vintage, and I randomly found it at a flea market, makes it have meaning to me. Distressed denim is also a very important addition to any closet.
Every man should have: Every man should have some well-fitting black and white T-shirts in their closet. You can never go wrong with a plain black T-shirt or white T-shirt.
Style inspiration: Tom Ford and Saint Laurent come to mind for my inspiration. My style stems from comfortability, fit and edge. I try to pair everyday basics to create a classic look for my versatile, on-the-go lifestyle. I focus a lot on how pieces fit me—the fit of a clothing item can make or break the entire outfit.
Most-worn item in your closet: Plain black or white T-shirt
Photography by: Photo By: Ilsse Peredo