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Carly Cushnie

Co-Founder; Designer, Cushnie et Ochs. New York

Look at that FACE! If those defined cheekbones, kick ass hair, and sultry glare doesn’t scream “BAD ASS” – then we don’t know what does. Carly Cushnie, co-founder and designer of NYC-based label CUSHNIE ET OCHS (along with her business partner Michelle Ochs) lives in a sick pad in SoHo, NY and her closet is defined by one predominant shade: black, black and more black (with a few hints of lemonade yellow, leopard print, and pastel pink Missoni). Originally from London, Cushnie attended Parsons School of Design in both Paris and New York where she received her BA in Fashion Design. She interned at places like Donna Karan, Proenza Schouler and Oscar de la Renta, and throughout her tenure, she developed a strong sense of both movement and drape. Seems pretty fitting.  While they both were attending Parsons, CC and MO (that sounds dope – Non!?) synched up, joined creative forces, and launched their line. Plus, upon graduation, their senior collections were featured in a cover story for WWD. Nice work kids! Carly’s killer rocker chic style (think form fitting leather leggings, vintage tees and some seriously modern black dresses) even transcends to her interior DIY choices – she took the remaining fabric from their FW10 collection and made them into pillows (check them out in the image that kicks off the gallery). From her Alejandro Ingelmo kicks to her retro Rolex, Cushnie is prepared to go the extra mile (literally) for fashion…and it all started when she was 18. Case in point: her Chanel beauties. “I bought them when I was 18 in London to go with a dress I was wearing to a Polo match” she says. “I had unfortunately been hit by a car a few weeks before and couldn’t wear heels or walk properly, but there was no way I wasn’t wearing these shoes!” Amen sister. Oh, and if you didn’t think CC was bad ass by now, here’s the kicker: she bought Michelle a birthday present that, for Coveteur PG reasons, can only be defined as “C U Next Tuesday”. We’ll let you figure it out from here.

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The fabric for the cushion was left over from our FW10 collection. We loved it so much we both needed one for our apts. This clutch is so sleek and elegant, and seems modern and classic... Clutch, Chanel
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>The fabric for the cushion was left over from our FW10 collection. We loved it so much we both needed one for our apts. This clutch is so sleek and elegant, and seems modern and classic Chanel all at once.
</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Clutch, Chanel
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Love the colors of these Zara shoes, they work so brilliantly together. Shoes, Zara; Gold Necklace, Lanvin; Silver Necklace, Topshop
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>Love the colors of these Zara shoes, they work so brilliantly together.
</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Shoes, Zara; Gold Necklace, Lanvin; Silver Necklace, Topshop
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I adore this Cartier watch. I swiped it from my parents when I went back to London a while ago. They’re not getting that one back! Watch, Cartier
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>I adore this Cartier watch. I swiped it from my parents when I went back to London a while ago. They’re not getting that one back!
</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Watch, Cartier
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The shoes are Alejandro Ingelmo for our SS11 collection. They are so delicate and killer all at the same time.The silver ring on the heel I bought from a street vendor in Soho. Its bril... Shoes, Alejandro Ingelmo x Cushnie et Ochs; Black Necklace, Assad Mounset x Cushnie et Ochs; Gold Ring, Vivienne Westwood; Silver Bracelet, Ann Taylor
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>The shoes are Alejandro Ingelmo for our SS11 collection. They are so delicate and killer all at the same time.The silver ring on the heel I bought from a street vendor in Soho. Its brilliant what you can find on your way home. The black necklace is by Assad Mounser for our SS11 Collection also.

Black bracelet is from a store in Soho…I cant remember the name but it was the only thing that was black in the store…and I found it! The gold ring is by Vivienne Westwood. The silver bracelet is Ann Taylor and was in the goody bag at the New Yorkers for Children Gala!

</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Shoes, Alejandro Ingelmo x Cushnie et Ochs; Black Necklace, Assad Mounset x Cushnie et Ochs; Gold Ring, Vivienne Westwood; Silver Bracelet, Ann Taylor 
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The jacket is from a vintage store in Paris. Another woman was reaching for it as I was, but I got there first! Oh the fury in her eyes! The boots are Doc Martens. Got them at opening ... Jacket, Vintage; Shoes, Doc Martens
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>The jacket is from a vintage store in Paris. Another woman was reaching for it as I was, but I got there first! Oh the fury in her eyes! The boots are Doc Martens.  Got them at opening Ceremony in LA. They started a renewed obsession with Doc Martens. I have 3 pairs and am thinking about a 4th.

</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Jacket, Vintage; Shoes, Doc Martens </span>#inline_04
I haven’t worn these shoes in years but I will keep them forever, they are so special. I bought them when I was 18 in London to go with a dress I was wearing to a Polo match! I had ... Shoes, Chanel
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>I haven’t worn these shoes in years but I will keep them forever, they are so special.  I bought them when I was 18 in London to go with a dress I was wearing to a Polo match!  I had unfortunately been hit by a car a few weeks before and couldn’t wear heels or walk properly, but there was no way I wasn’t wearing these shoes!

</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Shoes, Chanel</span>
I love these shorts. They are from our SS11 collection. I always tend to wear them with something simple like a t-shirt or a white button down shirt so that it’s all about the shorts!... Jacket, Chloé; Shorts, Cushnie et Ochs; Shoes, Christian Louboutin
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>I love these shorts. They are from our SS11 collection. I always tend to wear them with something simple like a t-shirt or a white button down shirt so that it’s all about the shorts! The Chloé jacket I bought at this weird special invite sample sale in Paris. I didn’t find out the location until the day of. But everything was 90% off…crazy!! It’s so special, I’m slightly afraid of it. The shoes are Louboutin and have survived trekking through muddy fields to get to a party in Jamaica.

</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Jacket, Chloé; Shorts, Cushnie et Ochs; Shoes, Christian Louboutin </span>#inline_05
I bought these shoes last December during an...“it’s almost Christmas and I absolutely deserve these” moment. They are perfect in every way! Sunglasses are Superfuture. I bought ... Shoes, Yves Saint Laurent; Sunglasses, Superfuture
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>I bought these shoes last December during an...“it’s almost Christmas and I absolutely deserve these” moment.  They are perfect in every way! Sunglasses are Superfuture. I bought them a few weeks ago and have been wearing them non-stop.

</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Shoes, Yves Saint Laurent; Sunglasses, Superfuture </span>#inline_06
These shoes are from Kurt Geiger in London. I wore them to dinner with my Dad recently and he still cant quite figure out the physics of how I remain upright in them -but they are reall... Shoes, Kurt Geiger; Bag, Givenchy
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>These shoes are from Kurt Geiger in London. I wore them to dinner with my Dad recently and he still cant quite figure out the physics of how I remain upright in them -but they are really comfortable considering. I wear them with everything…From leather shorts to a cocktail dress. And yes, I have worn them with this bag.  

The bag is Givenchy and I bought it in Paris earlier this year. I had been thinking about this bag since the runway show. I am completely in love! As soon as I arrived in Paris, I went to the store!
 
</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Shoes, Kurt Geiger; Bag, Givenchy</span>#inline_07
The Preen dress I wore to a wedding…bride wasn’t too happy about that. Oops. But it was brand new and an amazing color. I couldn’t wait to wear it. The bag was a birthday gift fro... Dress, Preen; Bag, Chanel
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>The Preen dress I wore to a wedding…bride wasn’t too happy about that. Oops. But it was brand new and an amazing color. I couldn’t wait to wear it. The bag was a birthday gift from an ex…Guess he was good for one thing! Ha!

</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Dress, Preen; Bag, Chanel</span>#inline_08
I really don’t wear these nearly enough. They are from the same Givenchy store in Paris. I’m telling you, I’m obsessed! I have the short version too. Shoes, Givenchy
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>I really don’t wear these nearly enough. They are from the same Givenchy store in Paris. I’m telling you, I’m obsessed! I have the short version too.  

</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Shoes, Givenchy</span>#inline_09
Aldo is amazing to work with. They have such great resources and really make your designs come to life. These were from our FW11 collection. The collection was about a western traveller... Shoes, Aldo x Cushnie et Ochs; Bracelet, Vintage
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>Aldo is amazing to work with. They have such great resources and really make your designs come to life. These were from our FW11 collection. The collection was about a western traveller and the shoes had this kind of urbanized cowboy vibe.

</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Shoes, Aldo x Cushnie et Ochs; Bracelet, Vintage</span>#inline_10
This dress is from our SS10 collection and I wore it to the closing party at Bryant park. It’s a got a great curvy neckline and cut out side details. Dress, Cushnie et Ochs
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>This dress is from our SS10 collection and I wore it to the closing party at Bryant park.  It’s a got a great curvy neckline and cut out side details.

</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Dress, Cushnie et Ochs</span>#inline_11
I wore this dress to the Glamour Women of the Year Awards last year. You feel bullet proof when you wear it. With all that sparkle, it’s the perfect party dress. The shoes are Givench... Dress, Cushnie et Ochs; Shoes, Givenchy
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>I wore this dress to the Glamour Women of the Year Awards last year. You feel bullet proof when you wear it. With all that sparkle, it’s the perfect party dress. The shoes are Givenchy and are so kickass! 

</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Dress, Cushnie et Ochs; Shoes, Givenchy</span>#inline_12
I haven’t even worn this dress yet. Michelle wore hers to the ABT gala this year and she looked amazing in it. It’s so crazy to think that half our wardrobes are the same but we wea... Dress, Cushnie et Ochs; Bag, Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>I haven’t even worn this dress yet. Michelle wore hers to the ABT gala this year and she looked amazing in it. It’s so crazy to think that half our wardrobes are the same but we wear things so differently. That LV bag is fantastic I love it. Not that you can fit anything it.  It’s an adorable little work of art.
</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Dress, Cushnie et Ochs; Bag, Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse 
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Both pieces are from FW10. The skirt is a perforated leather. I have dress and a top like this and love all the pieces. They are so easy to wear and with the perforated holes make it re... Jacket and Skirt, Cushnie et Ochs; Necklace, Topshop
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>Both pieces are from FW10. The skirt is a perforated leather. I have dress and a top like this and love all the pieces. They are so easy to wear and with the perforated holes make it really special. The jacket is the runway sample.  It was a little too much for the stores, but it’s a great piece.  We were archiving our collections recently and I brought this one home with me.

</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Jacket and Skirt, Cushnie et Ochs; Necklace, Topshop</span>#inline_14
The grey watch is a Vintage Rolex with a vinyl strap. You would never think its Rolex but its so retro cool. L to R. Watches, Chanel, Vintage Rolex
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>The grey watch is a Vintage Rolex with a vinyl strap. You would never think its Rolex but its so retro cool.  
 
</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>L to R. Watches, Chanel, Vintage Rolex</span>
These cuffs were a gift a friend brought back from Morocco.
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>These cuffs were a gift a friend brought back from Morocco.</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'></span>
My Chanel balls!! My hair is short, so long earrings have become an addiction. Earrings, Chanel
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>My Chanel balls!! My hair is short, so long earrings have become an addiction.

</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Earrings, Chanel </span>
This is vintage Missoni. I don’t really wear it anymore but it’s an amazing coat. Coat, Vintage Missoni
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>This is vintage Missoni. I don’t really wear it anymore but it’s an amazing coat.
</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Coat, Vintage Missoni
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