POCH & ALICIA BLANCO
WHO
Poch Blanco, CEO of MedQuickRx Specialty Pharmacy, and Alicia Blanco, a ballroom and Latin dance choreographer and instructor, bring a shared creative energy to their work and personal style. Former competitive dancers, they now channel that partnership into fashion and philanthropy through their platform @99Poch.
THEIR STYLE IN 3 WORDS
Dynamic, avant-garde, tailored.
SEEN WEARING
They gravitate toward statement designers, including Thom Browne, Gucci and Dior. Alicia leans into dramatic silhouettes from Balenciaga, Prada and McQueen, while Poch incorporates refined pieces from Brunello Cucinelli—together creating looks that balance structure and movement.
KADI LEE
WHO
At the helm of Highbrow Hippie, co-founder and celebrated colorist Kadi Lee treats style as an evolving expression of creativity and self. Moving fluidly between preppy polish and bohemian ease, she embraces fashion as both power and joy.
HER STYLE IN 3 WORDS
Definitely Highbrow Hippie
SEEN WEARING
“I don’t believe in saving anything for a special occasion. The occasion is now. Life is now,” says Lee. Her wardrobe blends statement vintage—like Missoni and Pucci caftans—with everyday staples, including MOTHER denim and vintage Levi’s. Pieces from Ralph Lauren, Eterne and Diotima are effortlessly paired with Prada loafers, Adidas slides and Jacquie Aiche jewelry.
MAX BLOCK
Photo by Carly Hildebrant
WHO
As president of CARVINGBLOCK and co-founder of event venue Maison Citrus, Max Block approaches style through the same lens as his work—where fashion, hospitality and storytelling intersect. “My parents are inherently well styled, and I was raised to ‘dress the part,’” he shares. “I’ve become so inspired by fashion that we operate our brand as you would imagine more suited to a luxury fashion house than an experience agency.”
HIS STYLE IN 3 WORDS
Classic, quintessential, charismatic
SEEN WEARING
Block blends vintage and contemporary with ease, gravitating toward labels like Levi’s, RRL and Christian Dior alongside The Row, Bode, Bottega Veneta and Celine. In L.A., he shops Decoys on La Brea, as well as Just One Eye and The Webster for standout designer pieces.
CHELSEA VON MACH
Photo by Jessica Chewning
WHO
“I always loved playing dress up as a kid… doing plays with my siblings and friends and dressing them up,” says the vintage dealer and designer. From thrifting in Michigan to interning with Anna Sui and assisting stylists in New York, her path—which includes opening her eponymous vintage store in West Adams—has been shaped by discovery and individuality.
HER STYLE IN 3 WORDS
Eclectic, romantic, experimental.
SEEN WEARING
“Obviously, I love vintage,” says Von Mach, who recently launched CVM Denim, starting with a pair of jeans based on, you guessed it, a vintage style. Drawn to both designer and label-less pieces, she seeks out rare finds from Isabel Toledo and Romeo Gigli, often sourced at local flea markets.
SARAH BONELLO
WHO
Sarah Bonello, founder of The Park, approaches style through the lens of heritage and everyday wearability. “Though she couldn’t always afford the best of the best, my mother had a remarkable eye for style and believed deeply in the power of a few special pieces,” Bonello shares. That influence continues to guide her design philosophy.
HER STYLE IN 3 WORDS
Heritage-inspired, timeless, unpredictable
SEEN WEARING
“My favorite piece right now is THE PARK’s Shari catsuit because I can style it a hundred different ways,” says Bonello. She builds her wardrobe around versatile foundations from her own line, layered with pieces from SPRWMN, Loewe, JW Anderson and Chanel, of which she’s had a lifelong love.
EMILY CURRENT + MERITT ELLIOTT
Photo Courtesy of The Great.
WHO
Designers Emily Current and Meritt Elliott, the duo behind THE GREAT., first connected at UCLA over a shared love of vintage denim and flea-market finds. “I grew up in Northern California and have always been fascinated by clothing that tells a story—pieces that feel lived-in and personal,” says Current. Elliott adds, “Everything we do still comes back to that original inspiration—Americana, nostalgia and pieces that feel like they’ve always been part of your wardrobe.”
THEIR STYLE IN 3 WORDS
Current: Vintage, classic, unexpected Elliott: Relaxed, Americana-inspired, timeless
SEEN WEARING
“I love mixing vintage with pieces from THE GREAT.… I love the fun of styling and what accessories can do to change a look,” says Current. Elliott shares, “My wardrobe is very much about high-low… I’m almost always in something from THE GREAT. layered with something old I’ve collected over the years.”
MALLORY MOLINSKI
WHO
L.A. native and founder of Beverly Bond PR, Mallory Molinski is known for curating elevated experiences with a distinctly personal touch. Her love of vintage and bold accessories traces back to a glamorous great-aunt whose wardrobe of statement jewelry, furs and designer pieces sparked an early fascination with fashion.
HER STYLE IN 3 WORDS
Bold, lively, timeless
SEEN WEARING
“I learned from my mom to always mix high and low… I don’t believe in wearing designer head-to-toe… it’s fun to mix it up!” says Molinski. She blends vintage finds with labels like Ganni, Issey Miyake and Toteme, finishing looks with Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry and Barton Perreira sunglasses. In L.A., she frequents Recess LA and Lulah Archive for one-of-a-kind pieces.
KRISTIE STREICHER
WHO
Founder of KS&CO, co-founder of STRIIIKE and creator of The Nurtured Brow®, Kristie Streicher has built her career around enhancing what’s naturally there. “From a very young age, I was ripping fashion spreads out of Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar—stapling them to my bedroom walls and studying them like art,” she shares. That early instinct continues to shape her work and her personal style.
HER STYLE IN 3 WORDS
Effortless, playful, wearable.
SEEN WEARING
“Vintage finds are hands down my favorite things to wear,” says Streicher. She mixes one-of-a-kind pieces with labels like Lisa Says Gah, Rachel Antonoff and Rachel Comey, favoring silhouettes that feel expressive yet easy.
LUDO LEFEBVRE
WHO
Chef Ludo Lefebvre of Petit Trois brings a distinctly French perspective to style. “Growing up in France, dressing nicely was always part of the culture,” he says. “But having lived in L.A. for 30 years, I’ve adapted to the local culture and developed a more casual style.”
HIS STYLE IN 3 WORDS
Classic, comfortable, European
SEEN WEARING
“I have a newfound love for PAIGE… The jeans are so comfortable… making them great for the kitchen,” says Lefebvre. He pairs them with button-downs and jackets from the brand, while pieces from Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent elevate the look. Off -duty, he leans into UNDEFEATED.
SEAN YASHAR
Photo by Kort Havens Photography
WHO
The creative consultant, design thinker and founder of The Culture Creative traces his aesthetic instincts back to his upbringing. “I inherited the joy of cultivating personal style from my parents, who both enjoyed expressing themselves through their presentation,” says Yashar. “My father taught me how to select a tie that could give you a good knot, and my mother recognized that I had taste from an early age and embraced my eye for design.” From launching a DIY fashion label as a teen to selling spray-painted vintage jackets at Wasteland, his work has consistently operated at the intersection of design, culture, and commerce.
HIS STYLE IN 3 WORDS
Agnelli, Onassis, Yashar
SEEN WEARING
“Blazers are my hoodies, I’m most comfortable when I’m wearing one,” says Yashar. He leans toward soft tailoring from Boglioli and Thom Sweeney suiting, and essentials from Sunspel and Todd Snyder—balancing structure with ease.
AMIE SATCHU
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WHO
Amie Satchu, owner of Maison Mèrenor and founder of the Living Beauty Cancer Foundation, brings a collector’s eye to personal style. Shaped by her background in modeling, her aesthetic explores the relationships among fashion, jewelry, architecture and art.
HER STYLE IN 3 WORDS
Timeless, elevated, chic
SEEN WEARING
She gravitates toward refined staples from The Row and Toteme, complemented by statement pieces from Khaite and vintage Chanel—favoring pieces with longevity and intention.