Joe Zee's Favorite Things
On MTV's reality series The City, Elle's creative director Joe Zee is a soothing presence in a sea of insanity. Plus, VIEW OUR GALLERY of Zee's favorite things.
Joe Zee
My weekly ritual for the past 20 years. Here's Eric, the proprietor of Neighborhood Barbers on East 9th Street.
Joe Zee
In my spare time, I'm taking hip-hop classes at Broadway Dance Center, home of the professionals.
Joe Zee
David Kirsch Thermo Bubbles (pink lemonade flavor, of course) and SmartWater.
Joe Zee
Momofuku ramen noodles (especially for lunch).
Joe Zee
Photographs in my apartment range from Thomas Ruff to David Hockney to Diane Arbus. Here, a vintage George Platt Lynes print and a limited edition Jack Pierson print sit under a badge from a recent seminar on pop-culture branding.
Joe Zee
In my fridge right now (and usually), sugar-free Red Bull and Corona—not consumed together, of course.
Joe Zee
I'm just a kid at heart. In my office are limited editions of skateboards from Supreme, including a signed one from Richard Prince. (No, I do not allow people to use them.)
Joe Zee
My shoe of choice is a pair of reliable sneakers, generally high-tops.
Joe Zee
Monogrammed (love!) navy, extra-large LL Bean tote. Gift from my friend, Carter Smith.
Joe Zee
Porcelain unicorns from eBay resting on an Hermes plate.
Joe Zee
The view from my desk with my wall of pages from the magazine.
Joe Zee
Red is the drink of choice, which includes my favorite everyday wine, Portland's Pinot A to Z.
Joe Zee
Handmade Wizard of Oz dolls of the Scarecrow and the Lion that were a gift from the Rodarte designers, Kate and Laura Mulleavy (and a small lamb given to me by Gwen Stefani).
Joe Zee
My version of the famous Z Chair, also known as the ZigZag Chair, which was first produced in 1934 by Metz and Company. The perfect statement to greet someone when they first walk into my apartment.
Joe Zee
My collection of photography and art books, including two copies of Larry Clark's The Perfect Childhood, which was banned in the U.S.
Joe Zee
More out-of-print and contemporary photography books.
Joe Zee
Canadian steel-toed police boots that I purchased before I moved to New York City almost 20 years ago and I still wear every winter.
Joe Zee
I'm a certified tech geek. My laptop, iPhone, BlackBerry, hard drive, videocamera, headphones, and cords. I can't live without any of this.
Joe Zee
The David Weeks ceiling fixture in my living room was one of the first things installed in my apartment before I moved in.
Joe Zee
Chanel footballs that were a gift and now sit in my office. They have never been used.
Joe Zee
Cutler and Gross frames for a better view out my greenhouse kitchen window.
Joe Zee
My current obsession. Makes me happy ( Glee-tastic) every time I watch it.
Joe Zee
My most recent score, the Gucci leather bomber.
Joe Zee
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