Bianca Marcia’s style is evocative of the character “Mrs. Whatsit” from the novel A Wrinkle in Time …if she fancied herself a vintage costume-inspired dynamo. Everything she wears and creates is imaginative, fun and transports all she encounters to a parallel universe of unconventional style.
Your outfits have an outstandingly performative quality. Do you intend to “costume” yourself as you do your clients?
I choose my daily ensembles by both mood and what’s on the agenda. For instance, if I am going to the library to do some research, I usually go for a “smart” look. If I am going to a book club meeting, I may choose something along the theme of the book. During tech weeks, I’ve been wearing this crazy hot pink lipstick because, well, I’m usually going pretty crazy. But I always look for an excuse to dress up. I wear garments that I like, regardless of the style or era.
I hear you also have a thing for glasses. Where did you find your favorite specs?
I’ve been getting my glasses at EyeBuyDirect. com for years.
How did you discover your passion for midcentury modern furniture and vintage clothing?
My grandma never threw anything away growing up, and she always found treasure in other people’s “trash.” That is where the seed was planted, and combined with financial limitations, awareness of the detrimental effects of the disposable nature of our society, and the simple fact that things used to be made to last, it seems like a no brainer. I find it incredibly romantic to take something old and breath new life into it.
Have you ever thought about personal styling? If so, who would be your dream Toledo client?
I have actually done some personal styling and would LOVE to do more. I suppose I'd style Joyce Perrin, Kim Collins, Diana Attie, or Condessa Croninger, although I think I would be learning more from them than they from me.
