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Thursday March 17th, 2011

Textbook for Fashionista: Stephanie LaCava!
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Textbook for Fashionista: Stephanie LaCava!

Having penned pieces for Vogue, The New York Times and The Daily Beast, Stephanie LaCava has built a name for herself in the edit world. Of course, as with most fashion writers, she has her own unique style which pays homage to the decade we all know and love–the nineties. With a flare for the Nirvana age, I’m willing to bet that Ms. LaCava is a little more than excited about what we saw for Fall 2011. Everything old is new again, unless you never let it go.

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Thursday March 10th, 2011

Textbook for Fashionista: Emmanuelle Alt!
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Textbook for Fashionista: Emmanuelle Alt!

Who doesn’t know Emmanuelle Alt? Even before her somewhat new role as Editor-in-Chief at Vogue Paris, she was making waves in the blogosphere as their Fashion Director. She’s typically spotted in a Kate Lanphear-esque ensemble–jeans or leather pants, a simple shirt and some kind of awesome blazer or coat. Ms. Alt has certainly nailed her street style pose too, but being shot as many times as she is, who wouldn’t develop a trademark stance?

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Thursday March 3rd, 2011

Textbook for Fashionista: Nickelson Wooster of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman!
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Textbook for Fashionista: Nickelson Wooster of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman!

Nickelson Wooster, men’s fashion director at Neiman Marcus, can be seen at most menswear shows you’d like to be at. As the voice behind the men of Neimans and Bergdorf Goodman, he’s earned his spot. However, if you aren’t a show-goer or skulking outside Simon Spurr, you may have seen him on every single menswear blog ever. Mr. Wooster has impeccable style and makes bold decisions when it comes to print, pattern and color and it’s these choices that make him all the more interesting. You have to admire a man who knows how to aggressively mix plaid. Good for him.

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Wednesday February 23rd, 2011

Tuesday February 15th, 2011

Textbook for Fashionista: Glenda Bailey!
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Textbook for Fashionista: Glenda Bailey!

In honor of NYFW, I thought it’d be nice to take a look at Glenda Bailey. To be perfectly frank, I think she’s pretty badass as far as the editorial world goes. As editor in chief of Harper’s Bazaar, she’s the type of woman who keeps her wits about her and one of those people that’s in it because she loves it. So often in fashion we see people who want their picture taken, want their name on the list or want their gift bag. There are very few veterans still in the business for the right reasons, and Glenda is one of them. So cheers to Ms. Bailey; she’s got it goin’ on.

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Wednesday February 9th, 2011

Exclusive: Here Are the 24 Bloggers Tumblr Is Sending to New York Fashion Week

Exclusive: Here Are the 24 Bloggers Tumblr Is Sending to New York Fashion Week

It was just over a month ago we told you Tumblr–the image-heavy platform that high profile luxury labels, fashion writers, fashion photogs, and fashion enthusiasts alike have become taken with–was sending over 20 of its users to New York Fashion Week.

Now we’ve got the list of bloggers and more deets about what they’ll be doing this coming week. It’s no surprise that Jessica Quirk (nee Schroeder) of What I Wore and Textbook‘s John Jannuzzi are two of the chosen 24. But maybe it’s a bit more surprising that Tumblr is flying in Party Tights‘ Ella Wood, a 16-year-old who Tumbls from Devon, England.

And if you were doubtful that Tumblr’s 24-strong fleet would have access to shows, they’re all set to attend Oscar de la Renta’s show on February 16, as well as get some one on one face time with Mr. de la Renta himself this Friday before his show. Erika Bearman, the brand’s director of communications (better known as @oscarprgirl), will also treat the Tumblr 24 to a tour of Oscar de la Renta’s studio.

Check out the full list of the lucky 24.

Now we’ve got the list of bloggers and more deets about what they’ll be doing this coming week. It’s no surprise that Jessica Shroeder (now Quirk) of What I Wore and Textbook‘s John Jannuzzi are two of the chosen 24. But maybe it’s a bit more surprising that Tumblr is flying in Party Tights‘ Ella Wood, a 16-year-old who Tumbls from Devon, England.

And if you were doubtful that Tumblr’s 24-strong fleet would have access to shows, they’re all set to attend Oscar de la Renta’s show on February 16, as well as get some one on one face time with Mr. de la Renta himself this Friday before his show. Erika Bearman, the brand’s director of communications (better known as @oscarprgirl), will also treat the Tumblr 24 to a tour of Oscar de la Renta’s studio.

Check out the full list of the lucky 24.

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Thursday February 3rd, 2011

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Wednesday January 12th, 2011

Textbook for Fashionista: Daphne Guinness!
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Textbook for Fashionista: Daphne Guinness!

Fans of the Tumblr blog Textbook, take note: Fashionista has teamed up with the blog’s mastermind, John Jannuzzi, to create storyboards for our industry’s style stars (last week he took on Elle‘s Kate Lanphear). Many people look at fashion as a form of self-expression. And who could blame them? Your wardrobe is just another extension Read more →

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Thursday January 6th, 2011

Wednesday December 15th, 2010

KCD Does Digital
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KCD Does Digital

KCD, arguably the most powerful fashion public relations firm in New York, has set up a digital shop.

Much like competitors PR Consulting and Starworks, KCD will now have a dedicated digital team, lead by digital director Danielle McGrory, formerly a marketing manager at Intermix. McGrory will report to agency vets Keith Baptista and Rachna Shah, who will serve as managing directors of the new division. (They’ll also continue in their roles of senior vice president of production and senior vice president of public relations for the entire firm.)

Why set up a separate digital division? For one, it’s a different service at most PR firms. A client can buy traditional PR, but now they have to pay extra for digital PR. It makes sense, given the additional work it takes to manage a brand’s online presence, including a Facebook page, Twitter account, etc. Instead of hiring two firms to do the PR–one traditional, one digital–a brand can now go to KCD and have them do it all. (Not that they weren’t embracing digital before: From a blogger’s perspective, KCD has always been respectful and encouraging of online coverage. And it’s been greatly appreciated by all of us.)

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