NICHE style Fall 2016

NICHE magazine
Eric Himel’s
STYLISH LIFE
BY: ERIC HIMEL | CELEBRITY STYLIST
W
hat’s the one question I am asked
the most? ‘What is in this season?’
I pause and stare blankly into their
eyes as they wait on the edge of their
proverbial seats and think, ‘Who cares?’.
So, when did style become about
following the dictates of prescribed lists?
While magazines love their lists and
admittedly are a jumping-off place to get
your seasonal bearings, never before has the
consumer had the ability and power to express
themselves in an utterly individual way.
In January of 2015, Gucci’s seemingly
where-did-he-come-from creative director
Alessandro Michele forever changed the way
we not only looked at clothes and style, but,
more importantly, looked at ourselves. His
message was clear, ‘Don’t label me, I am an
individual.’ There has been a fashion revolution
since Signore Michele took the helm at
Gucci and every other designer took notice.
So whether you are wearing Gucci or
are just inspired by his insouciant way of
mixing things, the bigger message is more
powerful than any magazine’s seasonal
lists: Express yourself. Now, that’s fashion.
The collection is Renaissance arrives at Studio 54—I
like to talk in more than one language. Fashion isn’t
about going in just one direction; I think it’s very
contemporary to have many different inspirations.
- ALESSANDRO MICHELE
Gucci Creative Director
ERIC HIMEL
is a widely known celebrity stylist, fashion expert and media personality. Himel attended Parson’s School
of Design and trained under Project Runway’s Tim Gunn, then moved to Los Angeles and began his styling career,
expanding his business across North America. Himel’s roster of celebrity clientele has included Jenny McCarthy,
Giuliana Rancic, Pete Wentz, and Gabby Douglas. He’s best known for his signature Closet Purge and
now leverages the online landscape, offering Virtual Styling Sessions - erichimel.com
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