Posted Monday July 1, 2013 12:58 PM GMT
And while she cemented her spot in the fashion realm some time ago, Port's latest venture — a clothing collaboration with Aussie label Cooper St — has her further digging her heels into the world of sartorial success.
Our friends at DIY Fashion caught up with the 28-year-old to talk about the exciting new project — a chat that soon led us to Whitney's thoughts on closet must-haves, trends that must go — oh and her current candy craving. (Yes, she gets those, too!)
What made you decide to join forces with the Cooper St?
I feel like we have a very similar esthetic. I just love what they do, I love their prints, I love their colors, I think that their fashion sense is very similar to mine. [When] I met the designers, we got along perfectly and decided 'wow' this would be really fun to go ahead and test something out. The product has come out exactly how I wanted — even better than I could have ever imagined.
Do you have a favorite piece from the collection?
Every time I see it I feel like it changes! But when I did the photoshoot, my favorite piece was the black spaghetti strap dress with a slit. It's really simple but it's very chic and sophisticated, too. I feel like lots of girls are going to be able to wear it — it’s going to look great on everyone.
So, what’s next for your line Whitney Eve?
I am working on spring 2014 at the moment. So [I'm] continuing to develop as a designer and get my line out there. I'm also working on a jewelry line to launch during the fall holiday time.
You've lived on both sides of the country. Do you find that you're more in-sync with West or East Coast style?
I feel like when I'm in the different places my style changes a bit. I feel like my style is a really even mix of the two. Although, when I'm in New York I can have a little bit more fun and I have the motivation to dress up a bit more.
What are staple pieces every woman should have in her wardrobe?
A really skinny, fancy black denim jean, a leather motorcycle jacket— because it instantly makes me feel cool — a great black dress, and a really good standard ankle boot.
One trend you wish would go away?
I'm not really into scarves just for the sake of wearing scarves. I get it if it's cold outside and you want to bundle up, but I really don't like those patterned scarves people wear to just accessorize their outfits when it's not even cold.
Now, just for fun, finish the sentence...I can't leave home without my _____ when traveling.
Obviously my phone, but If I'm going on a plane ride, a cashmere scarf that I wear around my neck and use as a blanket.
The weirdest thing I keep in my handbag is _____ .
These gummy candies that look like fried eggs! So random, but I’m a sucker for a good candy store. I treat myself to a couple a day.
When it comes to fashion, I'm most likely to splurge on ____ and save on _____ .
I [pretty much] think everything you buy you can save on. But, for me, shoes and bags are something I don’t want to cheap out on. They are things you wear over and over again … so you feel like you’re getting your money’s worth. With clothes … it’s something that’s constantly evolving and changing so you don’t always have to be shopping the labels.
