Who: Albert Lee
What: I.T menswear buyer
When: Yesterday

Where: OC's Paris showroom

One can never go wrong wearing: A button-down oxford shirt, cropped chinos, and a pair of lace-up dress shoes
Currently obsessed with: My job, of course!!!
Aspire to dress as well as: John Lennon
Go to karaoke song: "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane
At prom I wore: A big bow tie
As a teenager I worshipped: Kimura Takuya from SMAP

FILED UNDER: wearabouts , PFW , PARIS , FASHION WEEK , SS12 , FRANCE , SHOWROOM

The OC Showroom is a bustling space that represents over twenty international and domestic designer collections. In our new column, Showroom and Tell, the Showroom team will be sharing sneak peeks of upcoming collections, snaps of visiting buyers and designers, and more. In our second installment, we meet Lucio Castro, whose first collection will be in OC stores in the upcoming weeks. Here, the Argentinean designer talks to Joey about his trip to Vietnam and the making of his forthcoming Fall/Winter 2012 collection. MORE

FILED UNDER: studio visit , interview , showroom and tell , oc showroom , lucio castro , argentina , usa vs. argentina , showroom

The OC Showroom is a bustling space that represents over twenty international and domestic designer collections. In our new column, Showroom and Tell, the Showroom team will be sharing sneak peeks of upcoming collections, snaps of visiting buyers and designers, and more. Stay tuned for more of the insider scoop! In our first installment, OC Showroom Director Joey visits the Highland studio in Brooklyn to see what the label has in store for Fall/Winter 2012.

Joey Laurenti: What was your inspiration this season?
Lizzie Owens: The textiles were the starting point. The German artist Joseph Beuys had an installation in the 70s, I Like America and America Likes Me, where he wrapped himself in felt and confined himself to a room with a live coyote for hours at a time over several days. (They both made it out OK.) The MORE

FILED UNDER: studio visit , interview , highland , lizzie owens , cramer tolboe , mike franks , showroom and tell , showroom

Meet our new Showroom intern and Philly native, Danielle!

Name: Danielle Greco
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

Astrological sign: Gemini
Currently obsessed with: Rhinestone chokers 
First AOL screen name: Glittergal530
As a teenager I worshipped: Boys who straightened their hair
What's on my nightstand right now: The POP Magazine issue with Britney Spears on the cover, a glass skull, a star- and skateboard-covered scrunchy, and The OC Season 2
Dream vacation: Istanbul
Favorite book: Marilyn Manson's The Long Hard Road Out Of Hell 
Items at OC that I most covet: The Mugler robe cut out dress in black, the chloË sevigny for opening ceremony canvas platform sneakers in black, the swash cameo placement blouse in cameo grey, and the christopher Kane large aqua bag in brown/red.

FILED UNDER: meet , showroom , wearabouts , staff , new york , danielle greco , mugler , chloe sevigny for opening ceremony , swash , christopher kane

Meet Josie, our newest showroom intern!

Full Name: Josie McCoy
Hometown: Overland Park, KS

Astrological sign: Capricorn
Currently obsessed with: Collars and bodysuits
Last song I downloaded: "WAKA" by Elite Gymnastics
First AOL screen name: Josieblue1990
When I was 13 I was wearing: Anything mod/60s style
As a teenager I worshipped: John Lennon
What's on my nightstand right now: Oyster Magazine, books, candles and candy wrappers
Dream vacation: Paris
Items at OC that I most covet: The Chloe Sevigny for opening ceremony canvas platform sneakers in white, the Opening Ceremony button-down maxi dress in navy gradient, the Imitation of christ sleeveless silk dress w/ flowers in pink, and everything Jeremy Scott!

FILED UNDER: elite gymnastics , chloe sevigny for opening ceremony , opening ceremony collection , meet , showroom , wearabouts , staff , new york , josie mccoy , jeremy scott , imitation of christ

Meet Esther, the newest intern at the OC Showroom!

Name: Esther Weisbrod
Hometown: Dallas, TX

Astrological sign: Aquarius
It's a deal breaker when my date wears: A polo shirt
Never wear    Uggs    with   anything  .
Currently obsessed with: Mustard yellow
When I was 13, I was wearing: All black, but from Limited Too
Favorite place for coffee: Ceci-Cela
Favorite OC Brands: Alexander Wang and Patrik Ervell.


FILED UNDER: meet , showroom , new york , staff , Esther Weisbrod , wearabouts , alexander wang , patrik ervell

Meet the newest addition to the OC Showroom team, Amy!

Name: Amy Martinez
Hometown: Austin, TX

Astrological sign: Libra
It's a deal breaker when my date wears: Square-toed shoes
Never wear _kitten heels   with   anything  
One can never go wrong wearing: A Hanes v-neck white tee
Currently obsessed with: My roof
Last thing I downloaded on iTunes: Bonnie Raitt
I aspire to dress as well as: Dolly Parton
First AOL Screen name: jooooana
When I was 13, I was wearing: Abercrombie & Fitch
Favorite brands at OC: GIRL BY BAND OF OUTSIDERS, SUNO, and VENESSA ARIZAGA.

FILED UNDER: Meet , staff , showroom , new york , amy martinez , wearabouts , girl by band of outsiders , suno , venessa arizaga

Meet Chloe, our new showroom intern!

Name: Chloe Nelson
Hometown: New York City

Astrological sign: Leo / Virgo
It's a deal breaker when my date wears: Abercrombie & Fitch
Go-to first date outfit: Little black dress
First AOL screen name: go4gold
Favorite place to watch dogs in New York: Chelsea Piers dog park
Favorite OC brands: vena cava and Proenza schouler.

FILED UNDER: meet , staff , showroom , new york , chloe nelson , vena cava , proenza schouler

Wave hello to Yuri, our sparkling new showroom intern!

Name: Yuri Kim
Hometown: Los Angeles

Astrological sign: Virgo
One can never go wrong wearing: Classic Vans
Currently obsessed with: Spur Magazine
Last thing I downloaded on iTunes: Adele's 21
First AOL Screen name: sweetberryzx24
When I was 13, I was wearing: Abercrombie & Fitch

FILED UNDER: MEET , showroom , NEW YORK , STAFF , yuri kim , wearabouts