In THE LOOK OC friends drop by to try on our favorite new arrivals and tell us about their wardrobe preferences past and present.
You've probably heard the name Paul Sevigny and the words "incredible party" in the same sentence on more than one occasion. The DJ and creator of New York's legendary Beatrice Inn knows instinctively what it takes to transform a bar or club into the place where everyone wants to be. Paul's new endeavor is PAUL’S BABY GRAND, which opened last fall in the Tribeca Grand Hotel. With its palm tree wallpaper, zebra print chairs, and staff uniforms designed by none other than Paul's little sis Chloë, the space is quirky-tropical––and quintessentially American, according to Paul. His own look is streamlined and sophisticated: think cashmere sweaters and Raf Simons button-downs. We chatted with Paul about his new venture and why he only DJs black tie events.
Name: Paul Sevigny
Hometown: Darien, CT
What look are you into at the moment? Grandpa
What look were you into in high school? New York Street Skate
Most regrettable fashion moment? I have thousands!
Your three wardrobe essentials? Soft T-shirts, cashmere sweaters, and a good pair of jeans
Most prized piece in your wardrobe? Custom John Lobb shoes
Favorite spots to shop? Melet Mercantile
How old is Paul's Baby Grand? It's four months old.
Tell us a little bit about the concept behind the Baby Grand. Most clubs look and feel like a bachelor pad. I wanted to build one for the girls.
You started in nightlife as a DJ. What prompted you to switch over to opening bars and clubs? I wanted to try and do it better.
Do you still DJ? Yes. But black tie only.
The Beatrice Inn was an incredible success for you as well as a unique fixture in New York nightlife. Do you foresee that special magnetism happening for the Baby Grand? All the stars were aligned with the Beatrice, but it's not something you can recreate. We're going to do the best we can but you can't choose the crowd. The crowd chooses you.
Your clubs have a particular touch that sets them apart from what people normally associate with nightlife. Is there a certain philosophy you follow? Yes, trying to take away all the things that read "night club." There are no speakers, no disco ball, and no DJ booth. The less "night club" and the more "homey," the more a place appeals to a particular crowd that we want.
Can you tell us about the interior of the Baby Grand? Did you have decorator? Are there specific artists whom you collaborated with? It's still a work in progress, but I designed the interior myself. I wanted it to look very American. Lots of clubs are trying to look like they are from somewhere else and end up looking "fake French." I was lucky enough to have
You've probably heard the name Paul Sevigny and the words "incredible party" in the same sentence on more than one occasion. The DJ and creator of New York's legendary Beatrice Inn knows instinctively what it takes to transform a bar or club into the place where everyone wants to be. Paul's new endeavor is PAUL’S BABY GRAND, which opened last fall in the Tribeca Grand Hotel. With its palm tree wallpaper, zebra print chairs, and staff uniforms designed by none other than Paul's little sis Chloë, the space is quirky-tropical––and quintessentially American, according to Paul. His own look is streamlined and sophisticated: think cashmere sweaters and Raf Simons button-downs. We chatted with Paul about his new venture and why he only DJs black tie events.
Name: Paul Sevigny
Hometown: Darien, CT
What look are you into at the moment? Grandpa
What look were you into in high school? New York Street Skate
Most regrettable fashion moment? I have thousands!
Your three wardrobe essentials? Soft T-shirts, cashmere sweaters, and a good pair of jeans
Most prized piece in your wardrobe? Custom John Lobb shoes
Favorite spots to shop? Melet Mercantile
How old is Paul's Baby Grand? It's four months old.
Tell us a little bit about the concept behind the Baby Grand. Most clubs look and feel like a bachelor pad. I wanted to build one for the girls.
You started in nightlife as a DJ. What prompted you to switch over to opening bars and clubs? I wanted to try and do it better.
Do you still DJ? Yes. But black tie only.
The Beatrice Inn was an incredible success for you as well as a unique fixture in New York nightlife. Do you foresee that special magnetism happening for the Baby Grand? All the stars were aligned with the Beatrice, but it's not something you can recreate. We're going to do the best we can but you can't choose the crowd. The crowd chooses you.
Your clubs have a particular touch that sets them apart from what people normally associate with nightlife. Is there a certain philosophy you follow? Yes, trying to take away all the things that read "night club." There are no speakers, no disco ball, and no DJ booth. The less "night club" and the more "homey," the more a place appeals to a particular crowd that we want.
Can you tell us about the interior of the Baby Grand? Did you have decorator? Are there specific artists whom you collaborated with? It's still a work in progress, but I designed the interior myself. I wanted it to look very American. Lots of clubs are trying to look like they are from somewhere else and end up looking "fake French." I was lucky enough to have