Monica Paolini is one half of New York City label Sea NY, which she runs alongside childhood friend, Sean Monahan. The seasoned industry veteran worked for some heavy-hitters in fashion (including designer Jill Stuart and as Design Director for Betsey Johnson), before joining forces with her bestie to help launch the line. Below, the talented fashionista invites us into her new Gramercy apartment, which she shares with fiancé Eric and their ten-month-old son Luca, and gives us a glimpse at Sea's studio, her thoughts on becoming a mother, and more.
Monica wears a white crochet sweater from Sea NY and vintage Wrangler jeans. Luca wears Bon Ton overalls and a Bon Ton shirt.
Monica wears the Sea NY Camelia Border Dress.
"I ride city bike to and from work every day when the weather cooperates. I also do pilates three times a week with an amazing teacher, Annie Venier, at Le Petit Studio, and have been learning a really helpful way of combining foods to give me energy and help to lose those last bits of baby weight from Daphne Javitch at Doingwell.com."
Monica wears a denim wool suit by Sea NY. Luca wears a grey sweater and jeans by Bon Point.
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