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Mia Moretti

DJ & Designer. New York

Upon entering Mia Moretti’s home, we were floored by her approach to design: angular striped brown/white walls, oversized wicker swings, suede sofas and quirky vignettes. “To me, decorating is about creating stories,” the DJ-turned-recent designer told us. “The same way I tell a story when I'm DJing, I like to tell a story within areas in my house. I'm very much about a vignette, which is probably why we got along so well.”

Moretti greeted us all fresh-faced with tiny flowers woven into her hair. “My friend just did it for me,” she confessed. While we got busy digging through Moretti’s quirky closet collection filled with some of the most offbeat things we’ve seen in a while, the flower child got to work on arranging a variety of fresh bouquets throughout her home. “They make everything look better!” she said, as she began to arrange them by color, while strategically placing them around her space.

While perusing Moretti’s prized possessions, we noticed a theme: a one-of-a-kind collection of Nicole Miller archive pieces…and no, we’re not talking about those jewel-toned, ruched, body-con dresses you may (or may not have) worn to your prom. There was even this Dolce&Gabbana grungy-type wedding dress—“If I designed my wedding dress, it would look exactly like this; I wear it when I'm feeling matrimonial,” Moretti told us—that took us way back to something very reminiscent of Cruel Intentions-meets-The Craft. It’s no secret we’re suckers for anything and everything 90s (see: Clueless, 90 Things We Miss About The 90s, etc.), but Moretti’s collection of vintage treasures brought back a certain nostalgia that makes our job worthwhile.

After showering us with Dunkin’ Donuts—see Jane Larkworthy? The key to The Coveteur’s heart really is through our stomachs—Moretti showed us her latest project: a capsule collection with Pencey, filled with brightly-colored, Beverly Hilton-esque wallpaper prints (you know, like the one we saw at Nicky Hilton and Philip Crangi’s place). Fast-forward a few, and Moretti’s friends, Cleo Wade and (violin-playing band member) Caitlin Moe came by to get in on the action, which quickly turned into a full-on album cover-like shoot. The more the merrier, right?

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I use a NARS tinted moisturizer because I really don't like a lot of coverage. The best look for me is either just a red lip and mascara or a peachy eye and peachy check if I'm feeling girly. Bobby Brown makes a great cream blush you can use for eyes, lips and cheeks. M·A·C had the best matte red lipstick called "Ruby Woo." I keep it pretty basic.

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Coat, Boy by Band of Outsiders

Elizabeth and James

Kerri Fur Jacket

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Elizabeth and James

Brice Fur and Leather Jacket

$1,148 Sale $574
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Henry Cuir

Yeti Vest

$2,600
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I always just dress to feel good. I think fashion should be fun. I'm more inclined to follow icons like Yoko Ono, just because she is so multi-dimensional and is never scared to follow an idea, no matter how crazy.

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L to R. Dresses, Nicole Miller, Theory, Diane von Furstenberg

Whit

Yellow Crochet Dress

$395 Sale $138
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IRO

Fernley Maxi Dress

$474 Sale $142
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Raquel Allegra

Ochre Crepe Dress

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So many stories! Lots of it is from my mom, my grandmom, friends, flea markets, bargain bins, anywhere really! Fabulous Fanny's is a great place to go hunting for vintage jewelry and of course the best collection of vintage sunglasses in N.Y.C.

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All, Various Designers

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I always just dress to feel good. I think fashion should be fun. I'm more inclined to follow icons like Yoko Ono, just because she is so multi-dimensional and is never scared to follow an idea, no matter how crazy.

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L to R. Dresses, Versus, Versace, Versus; Red Clutch, Edie Parker; Black Shoes, Proenza Schouler; Black and White Skirt, Nicole Miller; Boots, Diane von Furstenberg; Pants, Vintage

10 Crosby by Derek Lam

Yarn Ball-Print Wide Leg Pants

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Gary Graham

Egyptian Dress

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These are all from fashion week. I was hunting down my animal instincts.

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L to R. Shoes, Alice + Olivia, Jimmy Choo, Jimmy Choo; Clutch, Diane von Furstenberg

Rag & Bone

Classic Newbury Boot / Gunmetal

$550 Sale $275
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Loeffler Randall

Tamsin classic pump

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I've always loved music. I grew up being surrounded by music, my dad and my brother would play the guitar at the dinner table almost every night. These are my favorite memories, and probably why I'm a DJ today. Playing music for other people lets me keep those memories alive!

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Top, CHANEL; Dress, Jean Paul Gaultier; Shoes, Rodarte x Opening Ceremony

Sonia by Sonia Rykiel

Graphic Dress

$150 Sale $105
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Thakoon Addition

T-Shirt Layered Shirt Dress

$460 Sale $161
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My friend, Molly Thompson, drew this picture for me when I moved into this apartment.

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Jacket, Alice + Olivia; Shoes, Margiela; Clutch, Edie Parker

Lover

Lunar White Blazer

$795 Sale $325
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Elizabeth and James

Daryl Blazer

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