-Simon Doonan
I completely agree with him.
I know, I'm a blogger who loves fashion, so why wouldn't I be trying to woo designers into inviting me to sit among Voguettes and buyers? Well, I would want to sit at a show as a credible industry representative rather than someone who has general opinions about fashion. To sit at fashion week is a privilege, I think it should be earned through a career, not a keyboard.
So how would designers get their collections to the bloggers with such followings they must sit front row? Well, I've been following fashion week since I was 13 from the comfort of my own home. How, you ask? The internet is a beautiful thing. Along with style.com, more and more designers are live-streaming their shows.The concept of live-streaming creates a bridge that perfectly compliments where bloggers fall into the fashion industry. Our medium, the internet, should be utilized, and those whose medium is print, i.e. editors, should utilize the live experience.
In other news....
I (rather my mother) invested in a Barbour jacket. It is an olive green light-weight/washable/waterproof utility jacket that I am currently obsessed with. Regardless that utility jackets are big for spring, this is a classic item that will be in my closet for a long time.
Although this is not the same one I have, it is quite similar:
I love brands that have a history not necessarily associated with design, but associated with purpose. Barbour makes jackets that are made to be worn for years and defy trends. Their items might have a high price tag, but I am happy to support a company which makes well constructed pieces that are season-less.
In other news....
I (rather my mother) invested in a Barbour jacket. It is an olive green light-weight/washable/waterproof utility jacket that I am currently obsessed with. Regardless that utility jackets are big for spring, this is a classic item that will be in my closet for a long time.
Although this is not the same one I have, it is quite similar:
Photo: www.amazon.co.uk
I love brands that have a history not necessarily associated with design, but associated with purpose. Barbour makes jackets that are made to be worn for years and defy trends. Their items might have a high price tag, but I am happy to support a company which makes well constructed pieces that are season-less.
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That's a great coat. You'll have that for years. Even Christian Dior said to buy little but make sure what you buy is good.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I didn't know one was invited to those shows until this year when I heard about designers paying 'personalities'. For someone who's been in the industry for 25 years you'd think I would've learned to pay more attention to that stuff. Mind you I also insulted Andrew Marc (whose ads I had in my locker in high school) right to his face not knowing it was him. Quite comedic actually.
Try and ignore all that blown out of proportion fashion shmashion stuff it'll just make you mad. Style and good taste is all that matters.
agreed. with you and bijou living... don't let "fashion" week tell you what to wear - always go with your gut. Love the coat! Enjoy it!
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