DISTRICT PROFILE: Michael Angelo

Name: Michael Angelo

Title: Stylist + Owner

Organization/Business: Wonderland Beauty Parlor

Social: @m_r_angelo

What do you do, and how did you get here?

Hair, makeup, design and photography. Meatpacking District was my backyard growing up.

What do you love about Meatpacking?

It’s  a beautiful neighborhood with a colorful history.

If you had 15 minutes, how will you spend it in the neighborhood?

I would grab an iced coffee at Kobrick Coffee Co and take it for a stroll on the High Line.

If you had a few hours, how would you ideally spend the day?

What kind of budget are we working with?  Ideally… shopping at Jeffrey, browsing the Whitney and eating at SOHO house.

Where do you go to escape the crowds? People watch?

Where will you recommend for a great cocktail or bite?

I’m a fan of Bubby’s. It’ has an easy, down to earth atmosphere.

What’s your most memorable moment or experience in Meatpacking?

Covering a hickie on Michael Alig’s neck in the bathroom of Florent.

Of all the personalities you can think of (whether you know the person or not), whom would you want to grab a drink with?

Diane Von Fürstenberg, in her bathtub.

What should we know about you outside of work. Hobbies, life, that sort of thing?

My hobby is my work, my work is my hobby. They say that’s the best path to happiness!