Special Collections
Bella Diaz
Wears Disco Queen 2pc Set
by Chambers Vintage
2.27.24
What is your name and what do you do?
My name is Isabella Gabrielle Diaz-Kelly. I model, promote and sell for local artisans & designers.Currently, I am Assistant Manager at Made X Hudson in Catskill NY, a small batch garment factory and retail storefront. I studied fashion design and merchandising.
How would you describe your style and how does vintage fit into your style?
Everything under the sun is my style. I love to change it up and try new things. Although I am a sucker for classic vintage and fashion before my time, pre-2K, and I focus on sustainable collecting. So, in a nutshell, vintage is my style :)
What are your go-to items in your closet that you can’t live without?
Super soft grey almost floor length cardigan from Top Shop, it's like wearing a blanket, cashmere feel. I have had this since sophomore year of college and still wear regularly.
Classic 90’s Black Wilson’s Leather Jacket with a belt, borrowed from my moms closet.
Top two style icons and why?
Rihanna & Audrey Hepburn
Rihanna because….Rihanna.
(Fenty, & her music empire)
Audrey Hepburn (I actually quote her on the daily) . Her style, her aura, her words. All of it.
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Katie Arias
by Chambers Vintage
Saugerties NY
5.22.23
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What is your name and what do you do?
My name is Katie Arias. I live in the Hudson Valley with my husband and our two pups. Together we co-founded Area Coffee Co.
We roast small batch specialty coffee. Our bags are for sale online or at Village Coffee and Goods and Brunette. Catch us serving coffee to the wonderful folks that visit our pop-up cafe at Brunette Wine Bar. I am all things back end, from social media marketing and answering emails to book keeping. I also work at Brunette and serve natural wine and delicious food on the weekends.
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How would you describe your style and how does vintage fit into your style?
My style is minimal and often of a neutral palette. I have been trying to incorporate more color into my wardrobe in a very intentional way. I will invest in pieces for my wardrobe and almost never shop fast fashion because I will wear my clothes for years and years, mend them if they need, and just really love them and make them a part of my staple look. I would say my style is 1960s Audrey Hepburn meets 1990s mom in the Hamptons.
I have a deep love for vintage (and antique) clothing and would say my closet is 50/50 vintage and modern. To wear a piece that has been worn by somebody’s great grandmother and has a whole story in its seams is so beautiful to me.
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What are your go-to items in your closet that you can’t live without?
In the summertime I live in a white dress. At work people often ask me how I can wear white while pouring red wine and my answer is that clothing is meant to be lived in and worn. Laundry is my love language so I can usually get out a stain. I have a vintage white dress from a small shop in Santa Monica, California that I wear all summer long. My favorite pieces are usually ones I’ve found when traveling.
My Ilana Kohn chore coat has been with me for many seasons. I love to support female owned shops. My vintage gingham pants have become a staple for me too. One of my favorite brands of shoes is Martiniano, the softest leather you’ll ever slide your foot into.
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Top two style icons and why?
Audrey Hepburn is forever and always my answer to this question. She is not just my style icon but someone I admire for her humanitarian work and her joie de vivre regardless of what life threw at her. She was Givenchy’s muse for a reason! She understood the importance of a good tailor and dressed to leave something to the imagination.
My mother in law, Maria de Carmen Arias Plaza, is my other style icon. She is a fiercely beautiful Ecuadorian woman who never ever leaves home in sweats. Even if I pop over for breakfast she is in heels. You never know who you’re going to meet when you’re out running errands and she reminds me to put effort into my appearance. Dressing your best also makes you feel your best.
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Amelia C. Williams
Saugerties NY
4.22.23
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What is your name and what do you do?
Amelia C Williams - Photographer and mixed media street style pop artist <3
How would your describe your style and how does vintage fit into your style?
I'd define my style as subdued eclectic. I like to dabble between a few different vibes and try to avoid trends at all cost. Denim is probably the number 1 vintage item in my closet, I have a few cool late 60s / early 70s pieces that I break out for special occasions, but having worked in fashion for so long, practicality is what I tend to lean towards versus too many statement pieces.
What are your go-to items in your closet that you could not live without?
Levi's, white tank top (usually cropped by me) and vans or birks (this has not changed since high school). & I have a light obsession with overalls / jumpsuits
Top two style icons and why?
It is legitimately impossible for me to narrow down to two; I admire so many different aspects of style. Throwback wise: Bianca Jagger, everything coming from the Warhol era and crowd will ultimately remain unmatched. Current and ongoing Zoe Kravitz. Not only is she the queen of cool but her stylist Andrew Mukamal is an MTV icon from the Kelly Cutrone era. Andrew Leon Talley, if you don't know, now you know. The Prescod sisters, modern Black socialites that are smart, cool & chic and their style is aspirational AF. Of course Rihanna because it's Rihanna but also she continues to give me permission to show my nipples in public without shame. And Donald Glover. Guava Island cannot go unmentioned. The costume design was *chefs kiss*.
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Amelia C Williams is a mixed media street style pop artist, photographer, and pant designer. With a passion for all things creative, she approaches every project with an artistic perspective and a single-minded goal: to make it cool. Amelia's work is characterized by its bold use of color, playful patterns, and experimental techniques, as well as her deep commitment to incorporating the black experience into her art.
As a photographer, Amelia's images capture the energy and vitality of her subjects, often drawing on her background in street photography to capture the grit and authenticity of real life. Her pant designs are similarly inspired, featuring unexpected textiles in classic styles that reflect her irreverent spirit and her commitment to celebrating the diversity of black culture. Her stop motion collages showcase her unique style of comic book-inspired vignettes, skillfully blending dark and whimsical elements to create a captivating visual experience.
Amelia's creative approach is grounded in a deep love of experimentation and a willingness to take risks. Her work reflects her commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and her passion for making art that speaks to people in a meaningful way.