ADVENTURING WITH REEF

Natalie Lim Suarez

Modeling since the age of 15, Natalie Lim Suarez has been a notable figure in the fashion industry for years. Based in NYC, she is 1/2 Chinese, 1/4 Spanish, and 1/4 Mexican. With her passion for photography, creative direction, design, music, writing, modeling, and style, NATALIE OFF DUTY was born. Completely inspired by the "model off duty" on-the-go lifestyle. Sharing her stories, inspirations, and projects through her own photography and writing. Already noted for her winning fans in Harper's Bazaar UK, featured editorials in ELLE, and WWD for her "Good Taste." Along with campaigns and ambassadorships to top fashion and beauty brands from around the world. Some including COACH, DKNY, L'oreal Paris, Saks 5th Avenue, Sunglass Hut, Levis, and Nordstrom. Her eclectic, unique style has launched many successful design collaborations sold in top retailers around the world. Next to fashion, Natalie's other passion is music. Singing along with piano/guitar continue to pop up in her upcoming fashion campaigns.

Represented by FENTON MODELS.

contact: natalieoffduty@gmail.com

My sneaker of choice are the REEF Rovers. They are EXTREMELY comfortable, and made for running to the beach and strolling the backroads of Brooklyn. My REEF California dream team was in town, not just for our shoot, but for the M.W x REEF celebration! Japanese designer Masafumi Watanabe’s capsule collection for REEF is stellar. Working with beautiful prints, the Rovers in the collection are now lined with his signature designs. Oh, and who doesn’t love a good corduroy sneaker?! Though I wear these with bikinis all summer long, I love to give them a retro feel for OFF DUTY days in the city. Striped tee, leather mini, and some round sunnies.

Just after a night of dancing at Kinfolk to celebrate in Brooklyn, we had an early start the next day. Shooting our Brooklyn and Montauk story, #justpassingthrough with pro-surfer Luke Davis! Take a sneak peek into our travels below.

And we don’t stop. Reef and I will be at Governor’s Ball all weekend long. I can’t wait to cover some killer music and style in the crowds. Be sure to follow along!