This necklace is from runway Spring 2003, but I love it because the resin looks like vintage bakelite. While I’ll never turn down a piece of CHANEL jewelry, I’m usually more drawn to less recognizable vintage pieces when drawing inspiration for Rachel Leigh. I have an endless collection of vintage jewelry that I revisit each season and there is never an end to purchasing more. I love all of the special details in vintage jewelry: from the unusual closures to the unexpected functions and the multi-prong settings. It’s always fun to hear the stories behind each piece from my dealer. - Rachel Necklaces, CHANEL

My mom is an artist and does these amazing reverse transfer lithographs. I love the color gradation they create and how the turquoise jewelry plays off the organic browns in the print. - Rachel Jewelry, Rachel Leigh

These entirely bedazzled spectator heels are runway from Tom Ford’s Spring 2004 collection (one of his last for YSL). They are literally a work of art. I love the gradation in color. I have only worn them once...and only on carpet! Access to one-of-a-kind pieces like these were just one perk to my job in the PR department at YSL. Working for geniuses like Tom Ford and Stefano Pilati truly honed my eye for luxurious details. - Rachel Shoes, Yves Saint Laurent

I bought this bowtie during my first visit to Kentucky for the Derby. Tried to look the part, but still stuck out like a sore thumb; think the ten mint juleps helped me fit in a bit better though. I remember the sales guy at Varvatos in the former CBGB’s got me good. Walked in looking for a simple gray hoodie and walked out with seven articles of clothing, including these great brown lace-ups that I love. - Rachel Shoes, John Varvatos; Bowtie; Brooks Brothers; Glasses, Warby Parker

These were purchased at Bergdorf's and I thought for sure Neil would think they were beyond sexy. Neil has more of a classic point of view so he didn’t appreciate these as much as I do, but black Balenciaga is always a classic in my mind. - Rachel We’re constantly throwing frames in shadow boxes for fun as you would jewelry or watches. I love glasses and think they’re the ultimate accessory. We started Warby Parker to provide people with frames to better reflect one’s personality and mood each day. - Neil Shoes, Balenciaga; Glasses, Warby Parker

This is by far one of my favorite pieces and fully embodies my aesthetic: feminine and girly with the pearls and crystals yet such a refined and classic silhouette, the collar feels very Jackie O. I purchased it at Adresse (Philadelphia’s chicest boutique) when Neil was at Wharton (I guess not the most “student budget friendly” piece, but it was one of those pieces I knew I would always regret not purchasing). I usually wear it with skinny jeans and heels because I love the unexpected mix of such an over-the-top jacket with casual bottoms. Plus the silhouette warrants a skinny bottom to balance the proportions. The camo green ribbon heels remind me of a ballerina and are part of my YSL arsenal. – Rachel Jacket, Valentino; Shoes, Yves Saint Laurent; Sunglasses, Warby Parker

This is what happens when your apartment is invaded by a child. I had to transform my shoe and bag closet into Griffin’s room. I tried to hide most of the hideous primary colored toys in the charcoal grey bins and collected vintage brass and porcelain animal bookends from sites like 1stdibs, eBay and Etsy. The oddly shaped bag was my mom’s from the 80s. I snagged it from her in college. I love how I have never seen anyone else with this bag. I probably shouldn’t have used it as much as I did so now it’s in retirement before I completely destroy it. I love how playful and tongue and cheek the quilted jacket is, while still having a classic element to it. - Rachel Jacket, Moschino; T-Shirt and Shoes, Lanvin x H&M; Bags, CHANEL; Sunglasses, Warby Parker

Tokyo is one of my most favorite cities and this camo jacket is a memento from our trip two years ago. Rachel Leigh is sold in some of the best stores in Japan and I scored this jacket at one of them, Restir. I love this jacket because of the contrast between the tomboy silhouette and the overt super girly pearls and crystals. The shoes are from the Fall 2003 collection; they came down the runway with bright red rhinestone cherry shoe clips on them (as if the Lucite heel with floating oversized crystals wasn’t enough). My second love to fashion is interiors. I located this mirrored banquet in Texas (it weighs three hundred pounds and was a major investment) but in some way I almost love the porcelain flowered lamps even more because I had envisioned them in my head and was trying to commission someone to make them when I literally found them for less than nothing at Home Goods on Cape Cod. The black velvet bag is a classic Mombasa, but this one is one-of-a-kind runway with a metal and rhinestone handle. - Rachel Shoes and Bag, Yves Saint Laurent

I love these earrings. I wear both styles on repeat. They make me feel glamorous even when wearing a T-shirt. One of my greatest inspirations when designing is working with unexpected materials. I work with a lot of custom resin and vintage Swarovski crystals. I love how the baguettes give these earrings such a deco feel. - Rachel Shoes, Marc Jacobs; Earrings, Rachel Leigh

Neil bought me this little pouchette for Hanukkah. I like knotting the chain and wearing it messenger style. - Rachel I’ve been sporting these everywhere. - Neil Bag, CHANEL; Sunglasses Warby Parker

More bows and sparkle! This is the perfect party dress. Now I just have to find the right party to wear it to. I’m really good at buying pieces that inspire me, letting them sit in my closet for awhile and then rediscovering them when the perfect opportunity to wear them arises. - Rachel Dress, Valentino; Tie, Brioni

These cuffs are a major statement. They have several vintage references, including the hidden closure and accordion function. I love how they look stacked together on one wrist. - Rachel Cuffs, Rachel Leigh

Watching Neil and the boys conceptualize, launch and build Warby Parker has been thrilling. They have come a long way, from the first shipment of 900 boxes of glasses filling our apartment living room to their new headquarters inside the Puck Building in Soho. My favorite part of their growth has been how thoughtful and creative they have been about every last detail from their employee’s titles to the inner lining of their cases, which were inspired by a bird found in the Galapagos, a Blue-Footed Booby. - Rachel Top To Bottom; Vintage, Warby Parker, Vintage, Vintage

I got these at the press preview when I was seriously pregnant so it was the only thing I could actually try on. I love the combination of the leopard, crystals, lacquer and grosgrain ribbon. I intended to paint over the crystals with black nail polish but then I decided I liked them sparkly (at least for now). - Rachel The hand-painted lace vase was designed by Robert Siegel, a super talented young designer in Los Angeles. I love the contrast of the white glaze on the raw porcelain combined with the feminine lace detail. - Rachel Shoes, Lanvin x H&M

The giraffe is vintage and was on my list of purchases after our safari in South Africa. The giraffe was my favorite animal; so elegant and regal. The jewelry is from my Spring 2012 collection. I love color and I’m all about bringing back the oversized stud. I wear them everyday and get so many compliments. It’s always fun to change peoples’s perception of an older style of jewelry, making it new again. - Rachel Jewelry, Rachel Leigh

There is nothing more chic than navy and black. I needed shoes last minute for the Whitney Art Gala and had a bunch messengered over. These didn’t make the cut for the gala but I fell in love with them. I have lived in them ever since; they are actually comfortable and elicit endless compliments. - Rachel Shoes, Miu Miu; Jewelry, Rachel Leigh & Vintage

The tray is from the Missoni for Target press preview. I didn’t make it to the towels, but I did get some great dinnerware. The CHANEL books are from Tokyo. The sales woman gave them to me when I purchased a bag from Takashimaya. The earrings are from my Spring 2012 collection which was inspired by Tom Ford’s A Single Man. - Rachel Earrings, Rachel Leigh

In middle school, I disparately wanted these tennis pumps, but my parents were less enthused with the idea of spending a bunch of money on sneakers that I’d quickly outgrow. When I saw these in the window of a random sports shop in Philly, I snagged them. I picked up the other two pairs during a recent trip to Tokyo. - Rachel Black and Blue Shoes, Nike; Green Shoes, Reebok

I typically hate men’s tuxedo shoes, but when we found these Ferragamos with the grosgrain ribbon detail, they were it. Neil also loves any excuse to wear a tuxedo (I think because he’s an expert at tying a bow ties). I have been desperately searching all fall for an amazing pair of cage-like booties but they were all so chunky and unrefined. When I found these Manolos at Barneys it was everything I had envisioned. I think women’s shoes are going to start moving in a more refined, feminine direction and Manolo is a classic. - Rachel Tuxedo Shoes, Salvatore Ferragamo; Shoes, Manolo Blahnik