FASHTALKS WITH ALIX MONTES

Describe yourself in 3-5 words?

Curious. Empathetic. Diligent. Ambitous. Authentic.

What is your personal fashion style?

Simple, timeless, and clean.

If you were a brand, what would your motto be?

Lame and cliché, but “Why not?”

“Creativity. The sweet spot of where my industry sits between art and science."

What do you do for a living?

Full time: I work at a digital agency

Partime: Teach Yoga

What about your career path inspires you the most?

Creativity. The sweet spot of where my industry sits between art and science.

If you could throw a parade of any caliber through your office, what type of parade would it be?

A championship parade.

Who is your favorite celebrity crush? Why?

Rihanna. She’s from the Caribbean and I love how she represents Caribbean culture. She’s a boss. She has a ridiculous work ethic, applies herself to her crafts, and projects confidence regardless of what she’s been through and what people say about her. And it’s Rihanna. Snoh Aalegra is up there, but we’re just getting to know her.

What are your favorite sunglasses?

Ray Ban Wayferer

You’re a new addition to the color trend for Fall 2020. What color would you be and why?

Lavendar – I like the color a lot and lavender is generally soothing.

If you had $5,000 to spend on any one item, what would it be?

Multiple sets of my favorite clothing items before they go out of style and are never produced again.

What was the last thing you googled?

The translation of lyrics from my favorite reggaetone songs.

“My barber — I can’t wait for the feeling of a fresh haircut again. After that, probably my grandfather and my parents."

Coffee or tea?

Matcha

When social distancing comes to an end, who is the first person you will see and why?

My barber — I can’t wait for the feeling of a fresh haircut again. After that, probably my grandfather and my parents.