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Carly Cushnie

Carly Cushnie

Co-Founder; Designer, Cushnie et Ochs New York

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, non? While they both were attending Parsons, CC and MO synched up, joined creative forces, and launched their line. Plus, upon graduation, their senior collections were featured in a cover story for WWD. Not bad for two newly-graduated students, right?
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 a past collection and made them into pillows. 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. And her (uh?) creativity comes with gift giving too; For Ochs’s birthday present, Cushnie bought her a necklace that says—and for Coveteur PG reasons can only be defined as—“C U Next Tuesday.” We’ll let you figure it out.

These shoes are from Kurt Geiger in London. I wore them to dinner with my Dad 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!

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Shoes, Kurt Geiger; Bag, Givenchy

My CHANEL balls!! My hair is short, so long earrings have become an addiction.

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Earrings, CHANEL

The fabric for the cushion was left over from our FW10 collection. We loved it so much we both needed one for our apartments. This clutch is so sleek and elegant, and seems modern and classic CHANEL all at once.

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Clutch, CHANEL

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!

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Dress, Preen; Bag, CHANEL

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!

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Shoes, Alejandro Ingelmo x Cushnie et Ochs; Black Necklace, Assad Mounset x Cushnie et Ochs; Gold Ring, Vivienne Westwood; Silver Bracelet, Ann Taylor

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.

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Jacket, Vintage; Shoes, Doc Martens

I bought these shoes during an...“it’s almost Christmas and I absolutely deserve these” moment. They are perfect in every way!

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Shoes, Yves Saint Laurent; Sunglasses, Superfuture

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!

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Watch, Cartier

I wore this dress to the Glamour Women of the Year Awards. You feel bullet proof when you wear it. With all that sparkle, it’s the perfect party dress. The shoes are so kickass!

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Dress, Cushnie et Ochs; Shoes, Givenchy

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.

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Dress, Cushnie et Ochs; Bag, Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse

Love the colors of these Zara shoes, they work so brilliantly together.

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Shoes, Zara; Gold Necklace, Lanvin; Silver Necklace, Topshop

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.

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Jacket and Skirt, Cushnie et Ochs; Necklace, Topshop

This is vintage Missoni. I don’t really wear it anymore but it’s an amazing coat.

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Coat, Vintage Missoni

This dress is from our SS10 collection and I wore it to the closing party at Bryant park. It’s got a great curvy neckline and cut out side details.

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Dress, Cushnie et Ochs

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.

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Shoes, Givenchy

These cuffs were a gift a friend brought back from Morocco.

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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!

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Shoes, CHANEL

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.

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Jacket, Chloé; Shorts, Cushnie et Ochs; Shoes, Christian Louboutin

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.

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Shoes, Aldo x Cushnie et Ochs; Bracelet, Vintage

The grey watch is a Vintage Rolex with a vinyl strap. You would never think its Rolex but its so retro cool.

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L to R: Watches, CHANEL, Vintage Rolex

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These shoes are from Kurt Geiger in London. I wore them to dinner with my Dad 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! Shoes, Kurt Geiger; Bag, Givenchy

My CHANEL balls!! My hair is short, so long earrings have become an addiction. Earrings, CHANEL

The fabric for the cushion was left over from our FW10 collection. We loved it so much we both needed one for our apartments. This clutch is so sleek and elegant, and seems modern and classic CHANEL all at once. Clutch, CHANEL

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! Dress, Preen; Bag, CHANEL

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! Shoes, Alejandro Ingelmo x Cushnie et Ochs; Black Necklace, Assad Mounset x Cushnie et Ochs; Gold Ring, Vivienne Westwood; Silver Bracelet, Ann Taylor

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. Jacket, Vintage; Shoes, Doc Martens

I bought these shoes during an...“it’s almost Christmas and I absolutely deserve these” moment. They are perfect in every way! Shoes, Yves Saint Laurent; Sunglasses, Superfuture

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

I wore this dress to the Glamour Women of the Year Awards. You feel bullet proof when you wear it. With all that sparkle, it’s the perfect party dress. The shoes are so kickass! Dress, Cushnie et Ochs; Shoes, Givenchy

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. Dress, Cushnie et Ochs; Bag, Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse

Love the colors of these Zara shoes, they work so brilliantly together. Shoes, Zara; Gold Necklace, Lanvin; Silver Necklace, Topshop

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. Jacket and Skirt, Cushnie et Ochs; Necklace, Topshop

This is vintage Missoni. I don’t really wear it anymore but it’s an amazing coat. Coat, Vintage Missoni

This dress is from our SS10 collection and I wore it to the closing party at Bryant park. It’s got a great curvy neckline and cut out side details. Dress, Cushnie et Ochs

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

These cuffs were a gift a friend brought back from Morocco.

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! Shoes, CHANEL

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. Jacket, Chloé; Shorts, Cushnie et Ochs; Shoes, Christian Louboutin

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. Shoes, Aldo x Cushnie et Ochs; Bracelet, Vintage

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