DESIGNER'S DOORWAY

Monica Botkier

IN THIS FEATURE: Meet Monica Fashion Focus Details

What has been your biggest fashion faux-pas?

I OFTEN LEAVE THE HOUSE WITH A SCRUNCHI IN MY HAIR.

If you could only shop at one store, which would it be?

BERGDORF GOODMAN, THEY HAVE EVERYTHING AND THE EXPERIENCE IS VERY CALM AND LUXE. MY MOTHER WOULD TAKE MY SISTER AND I IN THERE AS KIDS AND IT ALWAYS MADE AN IMPRESSION. PLUS THEY CARRY BOTKIER!

If you could change one thing about your closet, what would it be?

I AM ABOUT TO ACTUALLY CONSTRUCT A WALK-IN CLOSET IN MY HOUSE, FINALLY GETTING TO DESIGN MY OWN CLOSET IS A DREAM COME TRUE AND A LOT OF PRESSURE!

Survival of the fittest: What is one item in your closet that you will never get rid of?

BLACK LEGGINGS AND OVERSIZED CASHMERE SWEATERS.

If you were given the opportunity to have a famous designer revamp your entire wardrobe, who would you choose?

BARBARA BUI, ALBERTA FERRETI, CATHERINE MALANDRINO.

Name an actor/singer/celebrity whose wardrobe you admire the most.

I LOVE FELLOW CAPRICORN KATE MOSS’ STYLE AND WARDROBE.

What are your best and worst fashion purchases?

I KNOW WHAT I LIKE SO WHEN I SHOP I USUALLY LIKE EVERYTHING I DECIDE ON BUT SOMETIMES I BUY SOMETHING ON SALE THAT I REALLY DON’T WANT WHEN I GET HOME!

Who makes your favorite pair of jeans? Shoes? Dress or Suit?

JBRAND JEANS, BOTKIER SHOES, CATHERINE MALANDRINO DRESS.

If you had to describe your personal style in one word, what would it be?

DOWNTOWN.

If you could bring back any fashion trend, what would it be?

TRENDS COME AND GO SO QUICKLY, INDIVIDUALITY AND SELF EXPRESSION SHOULD ALWAYS BE IN FASHION.