TPWP Interviews Brad Goreski

Since Brad Goreski appeared on The Rachel Zoe Project, he has been one of our favorite fashion personalities on television. As was obvious to us from the beginning, he was destined for bigger things than simply stylist’s assistant. Now, he runs his own styling business and stars in his own show It’s a Brad, Brad World. So when the opportunity to interview him during his book tour for his recently released heartfelt autobiography Born to Be Brad presented itself we jumped at the chance. He turned out to be even sweeter than he is on TV.

See our photos and the full interview below:

TPWP: Do your fans feel like they know you personally because your TV show and book are so autobiographical?

Brad: Definitely. And I really like that. That inspired me and the people that come up to me inspired me very much to write a book that was so personal because I felt like people related to me on a very human level as opposed to like a weird reality TV spectacle kind of level. So I thought that since they were responding so well to that that I would open up myself a little bit more.

TPWP: Would you like to design your own clothing line?

Brad: You know I get asked this question a lot and at the moment I don’t think so. You never know what will come up, right now I’m really focused on Born to Be Brad and on my styling work with my clients and with Kate Spade and with magazine editorials and stuff, so my plate is full at the moment, but you never know.

TPWP: In the future maybe?

Brad: Potentially.

TPWP: Do you like styling men or women better?

Brad: They’re different beasts. Men are a little bit more decisive but there’s less creativity and women it’s just way more fun.

TPWP: Because there’s so much to play with right?

Brad: Yeah. There’s so much to play with, there’s a lot more looks that you can do and I think women are also a bit more willing to take fashion risks. But it’s also fun to take a very handsome man and make him more handsome. So it’s pretty 50/50 for me.

TPWP: Do you think you have to live in New York or LA to be a fashion stylist full time?

Brad: I don’t think so. No not at all. I think if you offer that service where ever you are there will always be people who will desire that. Yeah because who doesn’t want someone every single day to decide what they’re going to wear.

TPWP: DC has an up and coming fashion scene and blogging scene so I think a lot of people here want to do that for a living and don’t know if that’s a possibility but like you said there’s options.

Brad: Yeah I think so for sure and it would depend on how you marketed. I mean if you wanted to say you were going to be a celebrity stylist in DC that might be a little difficult because you kinda have to go where there celebrities are; they’re mostly in New York and LA. But it would be political candidates wives, Senator’s wives.

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The interview and book signing took place at Brook Brothers in Georgetown, which was the perfect place for the event (who would have said that a few years ago?). We admired more than a few cardigans we intend to return for.

The fabulous Brad themed cookies for the event:

We loved that Brad’s bow tie matched his shirt:

Christian Louboutin Platers Flat, made of black ray:

His Bulgari sports watch was a prefect compliment to his sporty outfit:

Spicy Candy DC / One Medical Brunch

We attended the Spicy Candy DC & One Medical networking brunch this past Sunday and were excited to see so many new faces and edgy style. Washington DC can be a preppy city, but not all style means dressing up; sometimes you just want to see some rock and roll mixed into your fashion.

This event was a huge success and highlighted One Medical who has an interesting take on primary health care. New to DC, they offer same-day doctor visits, online access to your records and an iPhone App. Worth investigating.

Our pictures from the event:

Carlis and Katya of Spicy Candy DC with DJ Loud Tone:

Melly of Adoralamoda - Really, anything is rock and roll when you are wearing sky-high Christian Louboutins:

Melly had a great ring:

We love the edginess of Megan’s style - the nose ring, worn orange leather bag and the low-rise cowboy style boots:

Especially mixed with a Cartier bracelet:

Ashley of La Petite Marmoset Vintage. Her dress really pops against her studded clutch:

Morgan of Day of Major looked fantastically chic:

Morgan’s amazing lucite bracelets:

Denisio of The Ravenous Creator with Krystin of Be Loud Be You. We have loved Krystin’s style since we met her last summer. It was great to finally meet Denisio in person, having admired her exceptional photography for some time:

Tammy of A Loyal Love:

Leslie of Fashion Needy:

Erika of Fashionably Broke:

Cortnie of Stylelust Pages:

Carlis and Katya of Spicy Candy DC:

Redeem’s 5 year Anniversary Party featuring A New Cross

When we first talked to Redeem owner Lori Parkerson about the possibilities of her 5 year anniversary party, we imagined bringing many disperate elements of fashionable Washington DC together. This event exceeded our expectations. Our eyes delighted in the individuality and creativity of the party’s attendees. Our minds were stimulated by many conversations of substance and not just style (our favorite was discussing Ukrainian history and French literature with Katya and Cameron). This event was the perfect storm of the right people, the right place and the right time. The icing on the cake was the presentation by A New Cross, which you can view HERE.

Thank you to all our friends, bloggers, and readers who came to celebrate Redeem’s Anniversary with us, to the sponsors Duvel and Honest Tea, and to brothers John and Paul of U.S. Royalty for providing the perfect soundtrack.

Congratulations Lori and Redeem! Cheers to many more successful years!

These are our pictures of the party: 

Designer Nicolás Rivero readying the installation portion of the A New Cross show:

A New Cross designers David Angel & Nicolás Rivero admire the finished product:

John Thornley (along with his brother Paul) from U.S. Royalty were the DJ’s for the evening:

The lovely Rhiannon Day, a DC based model, and our favorite photographer Anton Papich:

Love the mixture of my colorful shoes (Christian Louboutin Hyper Prive pumps) and Lauren Friedman’s (from My Closet in Sketches) animal print heels: 

The exotic Aureta Thomollari and I chatting about the A New Cross collection:

You may have seen DJ in our blog before:

An inspiring combination of an oversized sweater and colorful cross-striped pants:

We were so happy when Honest Tea agreed to sponsor the event; I drink this particular flavor every day:

A great cardigan and an unexpected combination of prints:

Quincy Jones stands out in a bright motocycle jacket and layered asymmetric sweaters:

Dana Rico tries on a t-shirt by A New Cross that she later took home:

Model Laura Reading waiting for hair and makeup before the A New Cross show:

Dwayne Brice and Aureta Thomollari looking “fashion serious” - love her two-tone nail polish:

A handmade pair of A New Cross boots waiting to be purchased: