Brad Goreski has been captivated by the world of fashion since picking up his first issue of Vogue at the age of 12. Decked in a signature blazer, bow tie and Oliver Peoples frames and muttering catchphrases and unforgettable one-liners, he was the breakout star of Bravo’s The Rachel Zoe Project,” working as her good-natured assistant. After a highly publicized split last year, Brad has struck out on his own, picking up celebrity clients like Jessica Alba, styling magazine photo shoots and starring in his own show, It’s a Brad, Brad World, on the same network.

Whether it comes to doling out style advice or walking the red carpet in sequined shoes, he is constantly proving that taking bold risks is always in fashion, on and off the runway.

At what address would you like to live?

147 Mercer St., in room 214.

When did you first feel like a New Yorker? What happened?

When I interned at Vogue. I was 24 and living in the West Village down the street from Sarah Jessica Parker. It was all very Carrie Bradshaw.

What is your favorite watering hole for lunch? For dinner?

Lunch at Fred’s, Dinner at ABC Kitchen.

What newspaper column do you read first in the morning?

WWD.

Who is the smartest New Yorker you know?

Anderson Cooper…even though I don’t know him. I think he’s smart.

Who is the funniest?

My boyfriend, Gary Janetti.

Who is your favorite dinner partner?

My girls: Danielle, Tracy, Annebet and Casey.

What’s your favorite New York sound?

Good music in a club. I love a dance party.

What’s your most embarrassing New York moment?

Being told I couldn’t come into the club Avenue because I was wearing shorts. They were Thom Browne!

What’s your worst-dressed New York moment?

Setting sail on the Queen Mary 2 wearing a full Tom Ford for Gucci western look, including GG logo belt and silk neck scarf.

What’s your favorite transportation moment in the city?

Anything involving an Escalade.

What is the hardest part about living in New York?

How expensive it is to live here on a daily basis.

Who do you most admire?

James Lescesne. He is one of the founders of the Trevor Project and I admire how much he does for other people. He’s a true living angel.

What brought you to New York?

Desire to work in fashion.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A back-up dancer for Lady Gaga. •

After graduating from Yale Drama School, Long lived in the notorious Chelsea hotel, where Larry Rivers and Viva were his neighbors and he once stepped around the body of Terry “TK” Folger, a former resident who unsuccessfully attempted to commit suicide by jumping off of the roof. Since then, Long has designed costumes for 60 Broadway shows, including Cabaret, La Cage aux Folles, Catch Me If You Can, Young Frankenstein, The Producers and Contact, and has garnered five Tony awards from 11 nominations.

Long’s previous home and studio was a lavish Chelsea brownstone, but last year he sold it to his next-door neighbor, artist Louise Bourgeois, after learning she wanted to turn her brownstone and his into a museum. After selling, Long was off to find new digs; it had to be a ground-floor space so he could load in and out bolts of fabric, set models and yards of tulle for tutus. The 1852 space, built as a button factory, fits the bill.

When Long moved in, they demolished the dropped ceiling and installed dehumidifiers in the basement. The space is designed to be flexible, with movable walls made of fabric that are used as bulletin boards for inspirational photos, clips and drawing of the multiple projects humming in the wings.

–Photo by Wickham Boyle