Our EIC & Her Fave Things Get Coveteured

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Feb 5, 2014 5:20 PM
Gina Marinelli

Photo: Courtesy of The Coveteur.

A team is really nothing without an inspiring leader. But, one with a killer shoe collection and a gift for scouting vintage that's nothing short of divine? Well, let's just say we consider ourselves to be pretty lucky. But, while we love hanging out by our EIC Christene Barberich's desk to check out her latest eBay find or the collection of pretty fashion tomes that fill her shelves, The Coveteur took it one step further. And, yes, as it turns out, CB's desk is nothing compared to her inspired digs.

From inside Barberich's Brooklyn pad, The Coveteur uncovered all of her favorite things. For instance, there's the leopard Rachel Comey fabric she's obsessed with, her stacks on stacks of vintage necklaces, and the literary character who she'd happily take style advice from ("...probably Orlando, played beautifully by Tilda Swinton," she says). People talk about a work-life balance, but in this case, we're glad Christene's home is just as decked out and inspired as the stuff she churns out for Refinery29. Click through for the evidence! (The Coveteur)

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