Meet…ELLE’s Joe Zee
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Author: Yale | Posted: May 5th, 2009 | Filed under: Editorials, Uncategorized | | Comments Off |
Based in New York, Joe Zee is by far one of the most prominent stylists the fashion world has seen to date. As Creative Director of Elle, Zee’s career spans many different realms: Editorial (Details, Home & Garden, Vitals, W etc…), Advertising campaigns (Theory, Sean John, H&M Chanel, etc…), TV commercials (Covet by Sarah Jessica Parker, Gap, etc…) and Celebrity Styling (Gwyneth Paltrow, Jake Gyllenhaal, Lenny Kravitz, Janet Jackson, etc…).
By far one of the most creative individuals in the fashion industry, Zee and I caught up last week. He shared his favorite designers, his long awaited summer plans, and why hotel gift stores are his favorite places to shop.
(The man himself….Joe Zee)
Name: Joe Zee
Age: 40
Occupation: Creative Director, ELLE
Location: NYC
I would define my personal style as? Effortless and Uniform
I never leave home without? My house keys.
My favorite places to shop are? Hotel gift shops
All time favorite designers? Gap and Gucci
What brands are currently on your radar? Alexander Wang, Jason Wu, Rodarte
In my opinion, the top 3 things that every man should have in their closet are? Black suits, white shirt, and a simple black tie.
All time style icon? JFK Jr.
In my downtime, you can find me? At Broadway Dance Center or in front of the TV
First thing I do when I wake up? Read all the blogs and newspapers and entertainment sites on my laptop
Last thing I do before I go to sleep? Read all the blogs and newspapers and entertainment sites on my laptop
Any vices? Coffee and Sugar-Free Red Bull
Favorite place to unwind? My house in Sag Harbor
Last book I read? The Abstinence Teacher
My favorite restaurant is? Bar Pitti
What event stands out in your mind that has had the biggest influence on who you are today? Sleeping on the floor in the living room and waking up in the middle of the night at 12 years old to watch the Royal Wedding live.
This summer, I cant wait to? Sit on a beach
Who would you consider as your all time mentor? Polly Mellen
