What’s the name of your company? Nessa Bess Style

How do you define your signature style? I like to think my style is inspired by the pop culture of yesteryear. I'm inspired by my personally beloved favorites in film, television, and music. For me, a spring day calls for a lot of Stevie Wonder music and a circle skirt and cropped cardigan. An androgynous look for me might look like the quintessential power suit of the '90s over a trench, à la Diane Keaton. I can be all over the board or incredibly calculated, but the heart of my style is always there.

What's your favorite style tip? Thrift and consignment stores are a great resource. Don’t underestimate what others have overlooked. 

ACC show artist picks: Top row, left to right: Thomas Turner, Susan Mahlstedt, Isabelle Posillico, and Frances Kite; bottom row, left to right: Teresa Crowninshield, Kathy Hutchinson, and Susan Bradley; not pictured: Greg Roche, Paz Sintes, Betsy Baker, and Patricia Palson