12 Things to Know About Our New Style Crush, Alanna Arrington

“I once heard someone say style is the first part of your personality people see,” said Arrington. “I’m boyish and a little bit goofy, so I try to dress accordingly.”

“I like to mix in wild colors occasionally, but I feel especially bold in red. It’s my go-to color when I need a confidence boost. I probably own more red pants than I do blue jeans. I have at least 10 pairs.”

“Barneys is my all-time favorite store, and I constantly shop online there when I’m traveling. That way there’s new stuff waiting for me when I get back to New York.”

“Off-White is a favorite of mine. Virgil [Abloh] sends me pieces every now and then, which I always love. And Saint Laurent has everything you need, from basic T-shirts to glittery heels. Anthony Vaccarello’s designs are just incredible.

“I’ve brought home some amazing purses from work, but I just bought a black quilted Saint Laurent bag. It was a birthday present to myself when I turned 18.”

“It’s easy to throw on my Champion joggers with a comfy T-shirt and Converse or Nike Air Force 1 sneakers. I also like to incorporate jerseys and sporty pieces into my wardrobe because I used to play a lot of basketball.

“I’ve always admired Naomi Campbell and Joan Smalls. They looked similar to me, so I found inspiration in that when I was growing up. It made me believe I could be next.” 

“I stay away from dresses as much as I can. When I was younger, my parents would get mad because I refused to wear them to church or parties. I’ve just never felt comfortable in a dress, and I’ll only wear one if it’s for work.”

“The Fear of God bomber that [designer] Jerry Lorenzo gave me after I shot the campaign. I’ve been wearing it every day since.”

“I swear by DevaCurl because those products totally changed the texture of my hair. I once ran out of the shampoo and conditioner during Paris Fashion Week and had it shipped over from the U.S. I had to make sure my hair was still looking good between the shows.”

“I wear my sparkly silver Gucci sunglasses all the time, and I also carry my cool octagon Ray-Bans with me everywhere.”

“Because I have to carry myself a certain way when I’m working, I try to dress down even more on my days off. I always dress to be comfortable.”