Puck, the owner of Koos, standing in front of her exclusive atelier
Koos's mother (right), an inspiration for his designs
This woman's striking hair immediately caught my eye - the color and beehive updo look impeccable. Her style is simple peasant and urban chic all wrapped into one, and the straw shopping bag ties everything together. With the flowers in the background, she looks straight out of a Sunday morning European market scene; a good look.
I was lucky enough to meet Lauren Hutton yesterday on my way to the West Village. She was about to sit down for a meal when I asked if I could have a photo of her. I've always admired the way that she mixes classic and tailored elements and at 64 her status as a style icon is still relevant today. Check Erika's Article for more photos of Hutton.
We just received these great photos from German actor Alexander Beyer. He promised to send more with some background information about the subjects, but for now we can marvel at the spectacular shots. He did mention that the top photo was taken in Rome 2008 and that the Ferrari belongs to the woman shown in the picture.
What's so remarkable about this lady is that she makes a pink housecoat and thin floral dress look very chic by adding a few stylish accessories. Her strong presence and confident pose encompass so much of what I love about Advanced Style.
This woman has a stunning outfit and makes bold colors look elegant, but my favorite thing about her look is her smile. There are a million quotes about the worth of a smile, but to me this picture says it all.
At 92, Zelda Kaplan is still partying the night away and enjoying life to the fullest. Kaplan, known for her philanthropist work promoting women's rights in Africa, was recently featured on Blackbook's blog (picture above) featuring some of New York's most famous night owls. Check the video below to learn more about Zelda's life and her wonderful African apparel.
Los Angeles based photographer Janicza M. Bravo sent me this picture that she snapped at the corner of Fairfax and Beverly. Thanks so much for contributing, I love to see examples of Advanced Style from around the globe.“I can't believe this is happening. For me to have recorded a song in the same studio as the Beatles is just so exciting. I feel like the whole experience has brought me back to life. I was stuck in a rut and now I feel alive again.”
Hope you all enjoy!
I caught this woman out of the corner of my eye when I was ordering brunch, and had to ask her for a photo. Although my shot has some pretty bad lens flare, I couldn't keep this one from you. She looked beautiful for a Sunday afternoon, and made my brunch even better.
I definitely find eccentric fashion very interesting, especially coming from the Advanced Style set. Thanks to Style.com and Blog polkadots-vodkashots for introducing me to Anna Piaggi, stylel writer for Italian Vogue and good friend of Karl Lagerfeld.
Rita looked stunning walking down Park Avenue this evening with her friends. Her feminine skirt and blazer look great with her booties, oversize hat, and golden accessories. All the way from Roma!
When we told this couple how great they look together, the gentleman replied, "Well, we've only been married for 58 years!". He also told us that "it's all a matter of choosing your grandparents carefully". They are an adorable pair, and wear those 58 years very well.
What first drew me to this lady were her over sized green sunglasses and chic pinstriped pantsuit. When I looked more closely, I noticed two red squares stitched onto the right cuff of her pants. She was in a hurry to catch the bus, so I never did find out about the mysterious red symbols, but they definitely add some unique design to her look.
When we met Lucy, she was enjoying a conversation with friends on a park bench. When asked for her photo, she told us that it wasn't a problem; she gets asked for her photo all the time. Her only request was that we send a hard copy. When I asked about her style inspirations, she said she just wears what she wants to wear, she's not trying to follow any kind of fashion or style. Trying or not, she hits the mark.
Oftentimes Briana and I will see someone from afar and know that we just have to go up and talk to them. A big part of what we seek to do with this site is to expose the public to some of the city's hidden treasures. This woman is a piano teacher and she harmoniously plays different colors and patterns against each other. Her yellow headband is what really stood out to me, but once she started talking her awesome personality quickly stole the show.
You may have noticed from photos of Ari that he is a big fan of bow ties. The paisley one, above, really works for this man. The broccoli pins on his lapels also make this a very special look (on the right is a broccoli floret with a face, and on the left, his pin states "Listen to Your Mom, Eat Your Vegetables"). Add well-groomed 'stache, ear-piercings, and hat, and you've got style.
I saw this lady on the bus this morning and thought she looked really unique. Her braids and baseball cap give her a look all her own. She also colorfully mixes floral patterns to create a canvas of cool. Sorry for the poor picture quality, but I had to snap her with my phone.
Check out these fresh looks. These ladies are delightfully coordinated with their multi layered floral skirts and matching socks. Zoom in on the lady to the right and take a closer peek at the rhinestones adorning her sandals.
I love Central Park. I love walking there, relaxing on the benches, and people watching, and glimpses of style like this are what made my day there yesterday. There's nothing sweeter than a Grandpa watching over his grandson in the park, and his shoes and cane are a great frame for his refined personal style.
These ladies' advanced style was unmistakeable, even from several yards away. The sun was flashing on their hats through the trees as they floated through Central Park when I finally caught up with them. I'm really into their matching silhouettes, and their quirky pooch makes me smile each time I see this pic.
New York make up artist, Joanna Lily, submitted this photo from a trip to Istanbul. These men were chatting outside of Topkapi Palace one summer evening and she was inspired to take their photo. I'm a big fan of plaid shirts and these fellows make them look great paired with a vest and hat.
This gentleman was enjoying a wonderful tradition of reading his Sunday paper in Central Park. He was nice enough to take a quick photo break, but didn't have much time to chat in between scanning the headlines. Luckily, his style doesn't need much explaining.
When I approached this lady about her wonderful look she told me that she was 75 and that she hoped I would tell young people to dress nicely. Briana and I asked her a few questions about her style inspiration and she answered, "I don't go by style, I go by what's comfortable and what looks good on me. Young people ask me where I got my coat and I tell them its 100 yrs old, all my clothes are from the 70s!"
We are very excited to have received our first few reader submitted photos. Rachel Wianecki from Seattle sent us some pictures of her stylish grandpas.
Rachel also let us know that, "Eddie LOVES his pantsuit big time and wears it almost everyday."
I met Nancy, a sculptor, in the East Village. Her look is subtle but her layers are rad. When I asked about her silky brown pants, she explained that they are traditional Indian pants that she bought on a trip to India 25 years ago. She just started wearing them again and they are the perfect finishing touch to this look.
I saw this lady chatting with her friend on the corner and immediately noticed her great glasses. She told me that she had them custom made and that they get a lot of attention. I think she looks wonderful in her colorful skirt and scarf, but she let me know that if I make fun of her she would hunt me down.
The hat. The necklace. The lacy shrug over her long black dress. Need I go on? Christine's jewelry was especially striking, so here's a close-up for some inspiration when you head out to buy your next piece of bling.
Andrew's got an unconventional mix of accessories here. His red beret and scarf, studded cuffs, and panda bear necklace are all eye-catching personal touches.
This guy's style is all his own. His round glasses with neon orange accents and groovy t-shirt definitely give him rad dude appeal. The way he tucks his casual chinos into oversized red gym socks adds some character to the overall look. 
My pal Briana just arrived in town just in time to help me spruce up the blog. We went out looking for stylish folks together and found some true gems. This lady looks so elegant with her carefully pulled back hair and gorgeous green jacket over her floral dress. Her crystal necklaces shine almost as bright as her wonderful smile. Expect some more great pictures and posts from Briana.
I went Blog-hunting and this is what I found: some great international material. Thanks for the inspiration from Hel Looks and The Street Walker.
I ran into this lady at Beacon's Closet in Williamsburg. What struck me about her was her cool accessories and the way she worked them into her outfit. Her fresh blue-tinted shades, turquoise earrings, and baby-blue head wrap, mixed together, make for an eclectic look that mixes rad 90s style with hippie chic. Her butterfly fanny pack and flowered shirt also conjure up images of 90's trends seen on television including My So-Called Life (see picture of irreverently stylish character Rayanne below) and Clarissa Explains it All.
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