It’s New Year’s Eve and you’ve got nothing to wear? We’ve got you covered. Glamorous, party-perfect looks from downtown Asheville boutiques are sure to make fireworks. Here, six New Year’s outfits modeled by Kathy Hoxit (of American’s Next Top Model, Cycle 6) and Adam Saur (of local break dancing group Hunab Kru).
Hair styled by West 1 Salon (43 1/2 Broadway St., 254-5633); photographed on location at Z-Lounge (41 N. Lexington Ave., 255-7550).
Wearing down those rough edges
He wears black pants and striped button-down by French Connection, deconstructed jacket by Triple 5 Soul (from Hunk), and his own hat.
In touch with her inner princess
She wears a red back-laced dress from Plenty by Tracy Reese (from Zakya).
(3)Chance encounter
On him, brown pants by French Connection, multicolored shirt with bird motif by Custo Barcelona, studded satchel by Bed:Stu (from Hunk); on her, black tuxedo shorts by Sanctuary, blue camisole by Gold Hawk, black shrug by Tart, metallic bag by Whiting and Davis (from Union).
Dancing queen
She wears a metallic halter dress by Pepper (from Minx).
Nighttime is the right time
He wears a striped button-down with contrasting cuffs by Ben Sherman, jeans from Joe’s Jeans and a black leather belt (all from Union).
Prim is in
She wears a black dress with white satin tie and white embroidery by Nell Couture (from Zakya).
Where to get the goods:
• Hunk, 9 W. Walnut St., 253-4044
• Minx Boutique, 64 N. Lexington Ave., 225-5680
• Union, 18 Haywood St., 259-3300
• Zakya, 61 Haywood St., 254-9890
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