Designer Adam Lippes is one of fashion’s handsomest and most versatile young talents. Though he became known for his comfy must have tees, he has quickly evolved, turning out stellar collections season after season. The ADAM Meatpacking District boutique has become a neighborhood hot spot and rightfully so. GlamChic caught up with Lippes, who will show his Spring 2010 collection this afternoon at Milk Studios,  to talk about some of his favorite things. ~Nola Weinstein

What’s inspiring you now?
I’m inspired by Lamu, an island of the coast of Kenya – a cultural mix of English, Swahili, and Islamic influences.

What trends are you loving for Spring 2010? What trends are you hating?
Peplums feel fun.  Still loving the jumper, but in a more refined manner. Completely over tough girl.

What’s your favorite restaurant in New York? What’s the best dish on the menu there?
I have three. 1) Bond Street, the freshest salmon sashimi in NYC. 2) Waverly, the bananas foster 3) Standard, the brooke trout.

What are your cheap thrills?
Diet coke, green apples and Facebook.

What are your guilty pleasures?
Facebook.

What cartoon character do you most identify with?
The Tasmanian Devil

Where’s the most stylish place in New York?
The new High Line

What’s the oldest thing in your closet?
An alligator belt of my father’s that I wear all the time.

What’s next for you?
Working on our fourth free standing store.  Launching bags for Spring Summer 2010.  Working on an amazing shoe collaboration – to be announced!