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Meet The Interns!

Monday, July 2nd, 2012

Interns! Gotta love em’, they make the wheels of the fashion world turn. So we’re taking this post to put a spotlight on our girls and introduce them to you.


Name: Bronte!
Origins: This little cutie just moved to NYC from Austin, and before that from Cali
School: FIT
Other Job: Men’s Shirtings at Saks
Likes: Fancy handbags
Hates: Paying full retail for above fancy handbags
Lives: In Harlem
Favorite line in the showroom: Timo Weiland
Mad Skillz: Introducing everyone to indie music
Unofficial title: Head of phone answering

Name: Ashley
Origins: New Jersayy
School: Rutgers
Other Job: Rutgers track team
Likes: Running
Hates: Running in NYC
Lives: NYU dorm in Union Square
Favorite line in the Showroom: Jonathan Simkhai
Mad skillz: Can run the mile under 5 minutes (4:47 minutes to be exact)
Unofficial title: Professional fit modeller

Name: Annie
Origins: NYC baby!
School: Wesleyan 09′ and FIT
Other Job: Blogging www.NeonMamacita.com
Likes: High heels
Hates: Walking in high heels
Lives: Williamsburg
Favorite line in the showroom: Prism
Mad Skillz: Semi-pro west african dancer
Unofficial title: Official photographer of interns and other stuff

Name: Nicole Saavedra
Origins: Originally born in Bolivia but moved to Charlotte when she was 11. Now she lives in Auburn, AL the loveliest village in the plains. In NYC for the summer
School: Auburn University
Other Job: Not allowed to work, leads a difficult life
Likes: Burritos, clothes and trying new things
Hates: The sound of metal rubbing on anything. Rude people
Lives: In Union square
Favorite line in the showroom: E.M
Mad Skillz: Can cook like nobody’s business
Unofficial title: Best note taker in all the land

 Ciao!

-Annie and the rest of the Fiftytwo Showroom team

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Drew

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Thought we were done with introductions? Think again– today (much to his embarrassment) you’re being introduced to the man of the showroom. Meet Drew Wolfram, Head of Menswear (and entertainment) at Fiftytwo.

"I'm on a boat..."

 

  • Full name: Andrew Charles Wolfram
  • Official title: Mr. Drew (a.k.a.  Head of Menswear)
  • Three words that best describe you: ruminative, fervid and jocular
  • Theme song:  The Magnificent Seven by the Clash
  • Desired super power: flying
  • Describe your personal style: refined casual
  • Favorite accessory: my canvas messenger bag
  • I never leave the house without my: phone, keys, wallet
  • Biggest pet peeve: rudeness
  • People say I look like: me
  • Guilty pleasure: I have two, doughnut plant and il laboratorio del gelato
  • Words of wisdom/advice: I’m still searching
  • A trend I hope never comes back is: personally I’m not a big fan of the mock turtleneck
  • Favorite NYC hangout:  Spuyten Duyvil
  • I want people to know that: I make JAM

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Jessica

Friday, March 25th, 2011

We know, the suspense has been killing you! Who else is working away on Walker Street? Meet Jessica: cat lover, wild child and Head of Swimwear Division/Account Executive Women’s RTW here at Fiftytwo.

Jessica, rocking one of her fave accessories: hats!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Full name: Jessica Elizabeth Haberer
  • Official title: Head of Swimwear Division/Account Executive Women’s RTW
  • Three words that best describe you: quirky, enigmatic, creative
  • Theme song: “Real Wild Child” by Iggy Pop.
  • Desired super power: to travel back in time.
  • Describe your personal style: Relaxed with an Edge
  • Favorite accessory: Hats, I wish I had more
  • I never leave the house without My: Current book that I’m reading
  • Biggest pet peeve: When people call me honey, sweetie, sweetheart. Unless it’s an elder.
  • People say I look like: Kim Gordon is the coolest one; Jennifer Love Hewitt is the not so cool one.
  • Guilty pleasure: Motley Crue!
  • Words of wisdom/advice: “With enough courage you can do without a reputation.” –Rhett Butler
  • A trend I hope never comes back is: Never say never, I kind of have a mullet right now
  • Favorite NYC hangout: Mayahuel in the East Village. Love the Vampire-like atmosphere.
  • I want people to know that: I have a very handsome cat named Bart.

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Juliana

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

    New week equals new staff introduction!  In continuation of our team bios, we’d like you to meet Juliana: our diligent Head of Accessories and self-professed Brazilian chocoholic!

    Catching some rays on Greenport Beach in Long Island

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    • Full name: Juliana Branco Babin
    • Official title: Head of Accessories Division
    • Three words that best describe you: Fun, Charming, Trustworthy
    • Theme song: Toda Menina Baiana from Brazilian singer Gilberto Gil
    • Desired super power: Flying
    • Describe your personal style: Classic with a twist.
    • Favorite accessory: H.Stern ruby ring my husband gave me when our son was born
    • I never leave the house without my: Blackberry
    • Biggest pet peeve:  saying thank you to people and being answered “ahn-han”
    • People say I look like: my dad (sorry, no celebrities….)
    • Guilty pleasure: chocolate
    • Words of wisdom/advice: Mothers are ALWAYS right (I realized that after I became a mom)  :)
    • A trend I hope never comes back: hair perm
    • Favorite NYC hangout: L’Orange Bleu – a French-Moroccan restaurant in Soho. My husband is good friends with the owners (they grew up together in France) and it has been our favorite spot for over 10 years. Still fun!
    • I want people to know that: I am Brazilian and I make an incredible Nutella pound cake!


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      Catherine

      Friday, March 11th, 2011

      You’ve met the designers, went behind the scenes, and saw the fashions. So now, only one question remains: Fiftytwo, who are you? It’s time to introduce the hardworking team that keeps things rolling in our lofty space on 52 Walker Street.  Meet Catherine Kim, our tough but sweet Director of Sales.

      Don't be fooled by her sassy smile-- this Fiftytwo-er knows kung fu!

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

      • Full name: Catherine Kim
      • Official title: Director of Sales
      • Three words that best describe you: compassionate, realistic, goofy
      • Favorite song: “Moon River” Breakfast at Tiffany’s
      • Desired super power: to speak every language fluently
      • Describe your personal style: all depends on my mood when I wake up.
      • Favorite accessory: sunglasses.
      • I never leave the house without my: Cartier watch.
      • Biggest pet peeve: hearing the words “and liiiiike” multiple times in 1 sentence
      • People say I look like: Kim Catrall, I don’t get it.
      • Guilty pleasure: wine!
      • Words of wisdom/advice: respect the creed of those around you yet stay true to your own
      • A trend I hope never comes back is: banana clips and teased hair
      • Favorite NYC hangout: Lure Fishbar for happy hour
      • I want people to know that: I’m learning kung fu- woo~ah~!!

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