Stassi Schroeder On 'House Of Stassi, 'VPR,’ & Making Great Reality TV

Stassi Schroeder will never be caught dead in sneakers. “If you ever see me wearing tennis shoes on Instagram, you need to DM me because that means it’s been a rough time,” she instructs me.

We’re on the shoe floor at Saks Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, during a break on the 38-year-old reality star’s press tour for her new Hulu series House of Stassi, premiering on July 30. She’s already picked out her looks for the week, which includes an interview on Good Morning America and a star-studded premiere party the next night. She’s hoping to find some Chanel heels to complement them. “Normally, I always find a Chanel shoe that I love, but their new ones haven’t inspired me,” she says.

Inspired by Zendaya’s themed press tour looks, Schroeder is modeling her New York ‘fits after her style on House of Stassi, which marks her first time as both the leading star and executive producer of a reality show, following the drama within her friend circle and even her own home. Given how the series pans out, her wardrobe might be the most meticulously planned aspect of her show. “I get a clothing rack out, and what I put...