Pulse HER STYLE
EUROPEAN FLAIR
Andra Karpel’s modern, chic style gives a nod to her international upbringing
BY MANDY HOLMES / PHOTO BY BEVERLY SHUMWAY
With a passion for travel and hospitality, Andra Karpel draws upon her appreciation for blended cultures when creating looks. As a leader of media relations and marketing for a variety of Hilton hotels, Karpel has always appreciated the special synergy between her career and style. “I often look to the fashion industry to inspire my creative projects with Hilton,” she says. Karpel, who was born in Transylvania and raised in Romania until a teen, also takes style influence from her upbringing. Growing up, she would watch her mom and her friends get dressed up, attend social functions and take pride in the role that fashion plays in Eastern European culture. “European women opt for timeless pieces that work together in harmony,” says Karpel, noting she incorporates a little European flair in every outfit. For the most part, the new mom relies on classic wardrobe staples to keep things sleek and effortless and indulges in trends through accessories. “I lean toward masculine, modern silhouettes and solid colors and I love a monochromatic look,” she says. With a love for asymmetry in fashion, Karpel favors Helmut Lang for quality basics and Cult Gaia’s lifestyle collection for a vacation vibe.
What is your signature look? Power blazers are my pedigree. I have a closet full of them and I can’t help lusting after more. A blazer will dress up any outfit with just the right amount of polish. Add a colorful lip and a confident smile, and you’re ready to take on the world! What is your must-have fashion item? A great poplin white button-down and a signature blood-red lip. What will we see you in on weekends versus workdays? Weekends are for yoga pants and messy buns – the mom uniform. Weekdays, when I’m at media events or work functions, I keep it classic with tailored trousers, a silk blouse and comfortable heels.
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