We expect designers always to be well dressed, and Alice + Olivia founder Stacey Bendet made sure she was the best dressed at the August 2013 screening of Austenland at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema in New York City.
The star of the romantic comedy film, Keri Russell, attended the event in a sleek Stella McCartney stretch-crepe jumpsuit.
Stacey Bendet shines at the Cinema Society and Alice + Olivia’s screening of ‘Austenland’ at Landmark’s Sunshine Cinema, NYC, August 12, 2013 (Credit: PNP / WENN)
The Alice + Olivia designer stood out in a black floral maxi skirt paired with a crisp white top. She elevated the look with a bright green leather handbag and a bold, multicolored bib necklace that echoed the jewel tones in her skirt—a striking example of her signature maximalist-meets-bohemian style.
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Founded in 2002 by New York native Stacey Bendet, Alice + Olivia began with a mission to create the perfect pair of pants. The brand quickly became a fashion favorite, with Theory founder Andrew Rosen joining as a partner. Alice + Olivia is known today for its bold, feminine style, available at top retailers like Farfetch.
- ✨ Paris & Nicky Hilton shine in glittery Alice + Olivia dresses & heels at the brand’s Pride party in NYC, hosted by Stacey Bendet.
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- 👠 Pippa Middleton rocks Alice + Olivia’s “Dina” polka‑dot pumps at a Vanity Fair event—classic and polished with a playful twist.
Stacey Bendet’s exquisite bib necklace complements the vibrant jewel tones of her floral maxi skirt (Credit: PNP / WENN)
We haven’t confirmed the designer behind Stacey Bendet’s eye-catching bib necklace, though given her design talent, it may be one of her own creations. The multicolored, stone-studded statement piece perfectly echoed the jewel-toned flora and fauna on her striking black maxi skirt.
Together, the bold accessories and vibrant styling captured the maximalist-meets-bohemian aesthetic that Alice + Olivia is known for. It’s no surprise Bendet has been a fixture on Vogue’s best-dressed list for multiple seasons—her style is as standout as her collections.
Close-up of Stacey Bendet’s striking multicolored stone bib necklace, a genuine statement piece (Credit: PNP / WENN)
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