We talked with the actress and model about Los Angeles vs. New York style, the sustainability movement and letting her clothing speak for her.Author:Whitney BauckPublish date:Mar 14, 2019Updated onMar 14, 2019We all buy clothes, but no two people shop the same. It can be a social experience, and a deeply personal one; at times, it can be impulsive and entertaining, at others, purpose-driven, a chore.
As for her decision to sign on with ModCloth, she approached it the way she's made so many other creative choices: She saw a chance to work with artists she respected, and she took it. Calling from a New York diner while eating a plate of eggs, Nef shared her musings about the differences between how New Yorkers and Angelenos engage with fashion, avoiding retail therapy and why she's enjoyed toning down her style lately.
I haven't done a lot of shopping over the past year. But I've definitely been getting into the thrift stores in LA; a lot of people out there are super into vintage. My favorite brick-and-mortar store of this past year is called Hidden Treasures. It's in Topanga Canyon. It's one of the hotspots that a lot of creative directors in the fashion industry like to hit to get inspired.