My New York Office Style

I couldn't tell you the difference between two types of fabric, or if the girl across the street is wearing last year's Louis or a fake Gucci bought on 42nd street. And yes, my company does have the word style in it, and the JBCStyle teams working out of our New York, L.A. San Francisco and Orange County office are invested in finding the right talent to fill positions in the Fashion and Retail world, but I like it that way. I'm not looking at whether a company has "cool shoes" according to a fashion magazine, or whether a certain designer is hipper than another. I hear bits and pieces at home and from the girls in the office, but largely I'm looking at the numbers. I follow the fashion and retail sector more closely, I think, than almost anyone in this country. That's what makes JBCStyle work. That's what has also left us growing in numbers and business, but not necessarily office style.

More about the numbers than the wallpaper. . . 

This is New York City, though, and a loft like space above Bryant Park with large windows overlooking the city's fashion district almost doesn't need any, um, cushions and all of that wonderful stuff decorators and stylists rock, but I don't quite understand.

My style? I think the spirit and vibe of a space can also be about the people (and pets) - we may not have matching rugs and pinstriped walls, but we do have a lot of fun, and there is a lot of puppy love to be found at work.

Pax is a top recruiter in the luxury sector

My new pup, Rylee

When make-up artist Susan Gerdeman came to visit, she chose Miss Pac Man instead of the waiting room. . . 

Dot busy recruiting in the luxury fashion sector

My assistant Ashley Kahn gets a kiss from Oliver

Publicity Director Anisha Lakhani takes Rylee for a "spin"

In New York City, windows are the ultimate canvas. . . 

Although a few girls from the office did get a little creative. . .

A fun floor lamp from Modani, a skin (easily cleaned!) from ABC Carpet & Home, a Fornasetti pillow from Barney's. . . 

While showcasing designer Kristin Klonoski's Astrophel and Stella line in our office, the designer made sketches for our reception area. Personal touches - in a home and an office - I believe, make a place special. It's nice when art has a story.

We bought this great "Laugh" pillow from CB2 to inspire Harold. An exercise in futility.

Fashion District perks? Nicole Miller is a neighbor and kindly designed the label for our holiday wine

The Fox Building is just up the street, and what better treat than having Anchor Ainsley Earhardt drop by with her cuties  Sassie and Saks (short for Saks Fifth Avenue - doesn't get any more fashionable than that!)

 We featured Nicole Romano a few months back, and she was just nominated for the Fashion Group International's Rising Star Award and named a standout by Linda Fargo. Maybe our eye is not so bad!

Even the most glamorous models let their hair down and play when they visit. . .here she is with the resident baby, Luigi 

We're big Maggie Rizer (Mehran now!) fans and dig her blog www.BeaMakesThree.com

It's nice to work with friends; my COO Keith Geller and I have known each other since we were thirteen years old!

My wife Lori visits often; she is the founder of Project Soulmate, which Perez Hilton knows a thing or two about. . . here she is with the very talented designer Miguelina Gambaccini

And there you  have it. . . my JBCStyle New York City. . . not necessarily as stylish as some of our clients, but my own, small slice of personal style.

When work is sweet, life is sweet. We hope you come and visit.