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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Homework task #1...

*Find 2 interesting fashion blogs to follow, and explain why you have chosen them.
1. So before this homework task I knew of Tavi Gevinson, and her blog, but I was a sceptic. It just blew my mind (/perhaps filled me with a touch of envy) that this 13 year old girl attended the top international fashion shows, was so knowledgeable about fashion, and had a killer wardrobe, with labels like Yohji Yamamoto, Comme Des Garcons, and Dior millinery!!!

But then I read the blog.

And it is brilliant.

It's totally unpretentious, easy to read, and entertaining. She is super-savvy about the fashion industry, with a really interesting perspective... like comparing Prada fall 2010 with the 1960's musical 'How to suceed in business without really trying'.

Tavi's sophisticated insight, easy to read writing style (far from the look-what-I've-done-with-my-life-and-I'm-only-13 Smugness I was expecting) and amazing pictures, make her blog a winner!

I wonder what the kids at her school think.

2. Number 2 was vary hard to decide. Can i call it a 3 way tie??

* Fifi Lapin is an absolute aesthetic treat. If nothing else...worth a visit for the pictures! Such a cute concept for a fashion blog. A lovably cute cartoon + detailed fashion coverage. What more could we ask for??




*Fashion toast. Amazing pictures: lovely and clear, interesting, and beautiful! The backstage perspective of fashion shows gives the blog kudos...something different from the regular catwalk perspective.


*Could be the adorable name/fringe. But Susie Bubble, of Style Bubble has got a blog worth reading. Again there are great pictures, as well as a warm, easy to read writing style!

Another blog I've begun following is Girl With a Satchel. While not explicitly a fashion blog, it delightfully rounds up the latest fashion media. Insightfully written by Erica Bartle, a former Girlfriend mag employee. Definitely the perfect pre-newsagent hub!

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