CELEBRITY CLOSETS

Genevieve Jones

IN THIS FEATURE: Meet Genevieve Fashion Focus Details

If you could bring back one era, what would it be?

GJ: I LOVE THE THIRTIES BECAUSE THE DRESSES ARE ELONGATED, PLAYFUL, SEXY AT THE SAME TIME. I FEEL LIKE I HAVE A THIRTIES BODY AND FACE. WHEN YOU SAW PICTURES OF WOMEN, THEY WERE SVELTE, SMOKY, DELICATE, AND BOLD. I REALLY LIKE SATURATED CHALKY PASTEL COLORS, LIKE YOU’D SEE ON THE WALLS OF ITALIAN HOMES.

Biggest fashion faux pas?

GJ: I PAID $300 FOR A ROLLING STONES TEE SHIRT, THE ONE WITH MICK JAGGER LIKE A DRAGON. IT’S IN STORAGE. URBAN OUTFITTERS COPIED THE SAME SHIRT AND THEN EVERYONE WAS WEARING IT!

You collect rock tees?

GJ: I CIRCULATE THE ROCK TEES FOR WHAT’S RELEVANT. MY FAVORITES ARE NEIL YOUNG. I CAN’T MARRY HIM SO I’M ALWAYS SETTLING. HE’S A POET, A GENIUS, THE BEST PERFORMER HE FIGHTS FOR SO MANY CAUSES, ORGANIC FARMS. HE HATES BUSH AND WANTS PEOPLE TO BE MORE POLITICALLY ACTIVE. I LISTEN TO HIM EVERY DAY.

If the house were on fire and you could save one thing from your closet?

GJ: I’M JUST NOT THAT ATTACHED TO ANYTHING. I DON’T TAKE FASHION THAT SERIOUSLY.

What’s your most versatile item?

GJ: MY AZZARO GOLD CARDIGAN NEVER LETS ME DOWN. IT TURNS EVERYTHING I WEAR INTO SOMETHING. YOU CAN WEAR A WIFE BEATER UNDER IT AND IT LOOKS ELEGANT.

You are considered a fashion “it girl.” What’s the worst fashion you’ve seen?

GJ: I’M NOT A FAN OF THOSE PLASTIC CLOGS WITH HOLES IN THEM. PEOPLE COLOR COORDINATE THEM WITH OUTFITS, PUT RHINESTONES IN THE HOLES. I THINK DEEP DOWN PEOPLE ARE OBSESSED WITH UGLINESS.