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The background: Joyce is a self-described accessories junkie— “At the age of six, all I wanted was a pair of glittery jelly shoes, and after being told no too many times to count, I cobbled together my own, out of plastic six-pack rings and scotch tape.” She’s also a true fashion powerhouse (but a cool, unpretentious one), who’s designed footwear and handbags for brands like Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, and Gryson, and was most recently (and famously) head of design for Madewell. She’s now a busy brand consultant, and lives in New York with her husband and daughter, Poppy, 9, and son Kai, 5. Like many in the business, I’ve always admired Joyce’s cool style from afar, and I even went to her office once to interview for a job at Madewell. Needless to say, I’m thrilled she’s here!
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Self-described style: I keep it simple and mostly stick to a uniform but I have always been obsessed with changing up my accessories. Nothing better than a fun pair of shoes and a beautiful bag to finish a look. I love well-designed and beautifully crafted pieces, but most importantly, I love items that function and do what they need to. (I’m a Taurus).
Style icons: I appreciate the Olsen twins' sense of timeless style, also love them because they’re petite like me.
Where I get my inspiration: I love absorbing inspiration from seeing how people dress in NYC, when I travel, and real-life street style. It's always fun seeing someone walking around that makes you want to stop and admire their personal style.
Favorite career moments: In my first job as a shoe designer at Marc Jacobs, I got to travel to Italy to work at the shoe factories. I was exposed to so much at that time—the art of shoe making— but I also picked up on the Italian language, and learned to enjoy things like Aperol spritzes and cigarettes (!!), and it really set the foundation for the rest of my career.
Three things I can’t live without: Pawpaw for my lips and skin, my family, my iPhone.
Motto: Less is more.
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