One of the first things taught when studying fashion journalism at Central Saint Martins is not fangirl when talking with outstanding industry numbers.
Two years ago I was walking along Porto Bello Road on my daily lunchtime walk when I found myself rigging a garnet on the rails outside the last place on the planet.
I immediately called my mother and wrote it on her – an inkling of what my tutor said about fangirling that evaporated from my heart.
I first came to know about Bay’s work. Vogue’s “Internal Wardrobe” YouTube series, fashion lovers got a glimpse into the home of arbitrators in their favorite style. Bay’s wardrobe was brilliantly rifical – kaleidoscopic mishmashes of colours, textures and prints with labels spanning from etum to vintage Marc Jacobs.
Bey listened politely as she blurted out my admiration for her work and how it stimulated my total obsession with being rifledged – now the core part of my career. We spoke that Kate Moss’s top of Chloe Banana, her work with Oxfam, and her interview with her peers England Trendy Editors Julia Hobbs and Naomi Smart. Then, to my surprise, she invited me to the event – Cue Fashion student Euphoria, which was hosting me later that month.
Widely known as Queen of The Queen of Thrift, Bey has long pioneered the notion that pre-roved governance is the best. Stylists, authors and editors including iconic works Trendy Working with and co-founding a supermodel from the 90s Cheap date Along with contributors such as the magazines (Anita Pallenberg, Chloë Sevigny, Liv Tyler, and Debbie Harry), she consistently defended vintage fashion as both a creative and a sustainable solution, reconstructing how the industry views secondhand styles.
©PAEarlier this year, Bay’s work secured the Icon Hall of Fame Award at the Industry Fashion People, Planet and Purpose Awards, following the highly anticipated release of her first book. Style and Substantiveness: Why what we wear is important 2023.
We caught up with her exclusive bay Studio selling style Learn the secrets of her self-styling at a good festival in Westfield – from glam rock accessories to her signature staples and everything in between.
How do you explain it? that Feeling like finding the ultimate vintage gem when you’re saving?
That’s just an amazing feeling. Sometimes you want that topic, so you can make yourself feel it, but you can Really Get that topic, that’s when you know it’s real. It doesn’t happen very often, but I love it.
Do you describe yourself as an instinctive dresser?
Yes, I’m pretty instinctive. My style goes a little bit Gothic to a little bit preppy, but it’s all in the same kind of framework of my style. It’s instinctive, but within my own comfort zone.
©@baygarnettAnd you often share the clothes of strangers you like on Instagram. What can attract your attention?
It can be anything. What stands out – individual things. It may not be for others, but there is something about it. There’s a personal touch. It could even be someone with very long hair – when someone is doing something to stand out, that’s what I find interesting.
What outfit do you think is the most confident?
I love my long black skirt – the silhouette is a signature. I love the very classic cashmere roll neck. Gold necklace, bracelet, perhaps a belt. It’s simple and classic, but it feels like me. I like to feel like I am – I struggled with my gift of accessory.
What do you think about the quiet, luxurious trends?
I think the quiet luxury looks very stylish to people. Understood. For me, I love the richness of clothes. I like storytelling clothes. I love the fun of clothes. Quiet luxury can look stylish, but it can also make it look like a coop-out. We can all “do” leather belts with rows and shirts in cashmere sweaters.
If you could shop with one vintage haunt for the rest of your life, do you think you would choose?
Porto Bello Market on Friday.
Vintage shop, charity shop, flea market or auction?
It’s not an auction. Market or charity shop. I like vintage shops, but I’ve always been a charity shop.
Who are your fashion icons and muses and how do they inspire and influence your style?
Anita Palenberg. She is my friend. She is probably the biggest influence on my style. We purred together – she is an incredible stylist. So does Chloe Sevigny. Charlotte Tilbury is another friend of mine and is very stylish when it comes to accessories. Kate Moss too. I love the 1970s – Deborah Harry, Jane Birkin – I go for a more relaxed style. Dressy isn’t.
©Getty ImagesAccessories can be made and broken clothes. What are your classic accessories and how can you use them to see them ascending?
I have a staple accessory – I wear my gold necklace with charm. Because if you’re wearing a roll neck or a shirt, it just adds a signature to something. Your jewelry can really say “I’m in the room.” I also love classic belts like the western belt. I love the concho belt. I like pirate style belts, 70s belts – I wear lots of belts. I’ve collected them for years.
What is your strategy for creating a memorable night look?
For me, it’s honestly about the same as a day. I always want to be like me, I might leave the same black vest on, but I will change my jacket and shoes. I don’t wear a dress. I like to put things together. I wore a silk rame jacket with a 1039 second buckled floral print and silver shoes. I like to connect things from day to night. Maybe a black blazer like my Victoriana Marc Jacobs jacket. A strong blazer or jacket called nighttime. I like the ease of it.
The Westfield Good Festival is back in its third edition, bringing a vibrant programme of free workshops, master classes and environmentally friendly experiences to Westfield London (16-18 May) and City of Westfield Stratford (23-25 May). The event shows Westfield’s How Shop Research plans to dedicate 57% of Gen Z and Millennials to most of their clothing costs to inaugurated items in the near future. Baygarnet held a style of selling studios in Westfield London on Saturday, May 17th, and advised shoppers on how to sell from unwanted clothing.
