'It’s funny, my name is Alix, and I’m a menswear buyer, so most people who I’ve only spoken with over e-mail automatically assume I’m a man.'
in Montreal. We asked her how she got her start, whether gender neutral fashion is here to stay and if work influences her own style at all.I always had an interest in fashion but initially never imagined it as a real career. I went to school for business, and the summer after I graduated, I decided to take a risk and apply for an internship in the buying department at a luxury department store. I got the internship which eventually turned into my first job as an assistant buyer.
Day to day my uniform is pretty simple. White t-shirt, jeans or trousers, and a pair of sneakers. I almost always have some jewelry on but again it’s all quite simple – small hoops, a chain, my watch, and some rings. Fashion weeks can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming with the pressure to turn out a great outfit for the shows but the reality is that I’m there working, running from showroom to showroom. I can’t afford to wear something that’s uncomfortable or makes it difficult for me to work.
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