Bo Carney

Welcome to the third Closet Visit. I'm so excited to feature my friend Bo Carney. She owns the amazing Mohawk General Store in L.A and everyone who knows Bo will immediately understand why I've been dying to shoot her. Every time I see her, she looks so chic and I always think 'Why isn't she a stylist??'. I mean she has the perfect body and beautiful face and all, but her style is beyond incredible.



Describe your personal style.
Boyish but feminine.


What are your favorite shops besides Mohawk General?
Maryam Nassir Zadeh in NY because it's inspiring and not predictable.


I love how you carry a lot of local designer's stuff. What's important when you pick out designers and products for your shop?
A lot of our designers are people who we know or are introduced to so that just kind of happens naturally and it's been so much fun. When we choose a product we ask ourselves if we would wear/carry/buy it ourselves. If the answer is yes then we get it for the store.


Who are your favorite designers?
Martin Margiela, Dries Van Noten, Marni


Current trend you like, current trend you dislike.
I don't know if it is still a trend but, I've always liked baggy or boxy silhouettes. Like oversize trousers or boxy coats and jackets. Oh, and clog revival has been great, too.
I don't like the trend of people wearing only tights and no bottoms. It looks like they just stopped in the middle of getting dressed..


Your store always has beautiful shoes & accessories. Is it tempting to keep some for yourself?
Not really. For me I just love the fact that something beautiful is in the store. But if I do need to shop for something, our store is the first place I look.


What is it like to have a super stylish husband? Stressful or helpful?  Haha!
All of the above. But it's also fun because we can nerd out about stuff.


Are there any key pieces you find yourself wearing constantly?
Almost always have one of the following on: striped t shirt. Black or charcoal cashmere anything, baggy trousers or a boxy jacket.


Who are your style icons?
Jane Birkin,  Chanel, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Sophia Copola..basically anyone who is casual but can still be elegant and chic at the same time.

Flats or heels?
Most of the time I am in flats. Sorry but I get cranky if my feet are uncomfortable. But I do love heels because they make you look so good, so I keep buying those too!


Do you have any items you've been eyeing for fall?
Now that I have a store to buy for I am eyeing things for spring 11! Very excited about next season actually.
But for this fall my main purchases will probably be a cashmere cloak and arm warmers, lace up clog boots, a customized Clare Vivier worktote, and a nice chunky necklace or two.


Do you keep your old clothes or do you keep your closet small and organized?
I keep too much! I am definitely trying to minimize my closet. The older I get the more I realize it's not really about the quantity.