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Last week, I had the unique, and probably only opportunity I’ll have (at least in the near future) to speak with Carine Roitfeld. Anybody who keeps an eye on the fashion world knows who she is, former EIC of Vogue Paris and current EIC of CR Fashion Book, a new publication of her own vision. Carine’s reputation preceded her, and the prospect of speaking with her was intimidating at the very least.
Several of us were somewhat awkwardly waiting for her arrival in a large open room. Mindless conversation and the usual chatter was broken when she arrived through the elevator entry, entourage in tow. Luckily for us, Andre J (pictured above with Carine), a former Vogue Paris cover star was their to diffuse the initial tension. After a brief introduction to all of us, Carine began to discuss what lie ahead for CR Fashion Book. Like any good EIC, she didn’t reveal the entire thing, but left us with eyebrows raised in anticipation, diffusing skepticism.
The main message Carine shared was optimistic. It’s clear that she wants something new, she’s done Vogue Paris, and longs to share a new perspective. An admirable vision? Certainly. There was talk of color, of undiscovered photographers and designers and ultimately, a very precise understanding that fashion as a study, an industry, whatever you’d like to call it, is a positive place. So often people see it for its exclusivity and frivolity, Carine sees it for its possibilities. While musing on her latest project she shared, “I see fashion as a way of dreaming,” and reiterated that regardless of an individual, “everyone has something beautiful.”
If Carine is true to her word, and I’m fairly certain she is, CR Fashion Book will no doubt be a welcome addition to the newsstand. In the meantime, keep a weather eye on CRFashionBook.com.
FASHION WEEK
Hey everybody, fashion week is coming up…really soon actually. Just a heads up that I’ll be going as part of tumblr’s whole nyfw initiative. I am excited, thank you for your time and have a great night. Eat some chocolate, have a glass of wine, have two what do I care?
WELCOME TO TUMBLR, OSCARPRGIRL!
Ahoy! You all know of my never-ending appreciation of Oscar de la Renta, his pieces often show up on Textbook and for good reason. Well, this morning, they’ve joined tumblr. Follow them for a glimpse behind the walls of the famed atelier and the life of OscarPRGirl. In the meantime, please enjoy these ODLR videos I’ve put together for Textbook. Warm welcome.
Let me just voice my undying adoration and appreciation of Refinery29.com. Thank you so much for including me in the round-up of the best fashion tumblrs to follow.
Honored to be listed among some of my favorites:
Katie Evans’ (dear friend of mine) and http://todayibought.tumblr.com
The unnamed hero of http://fuckyeahmenswear.tumblr.com
Whoever runs the unparalleled footwear collection at http://shoelust.tumblr.com
The never-ending scrap book of cool at http://theimpossiblecool.tumblr.com
Follow them and thank you all for you generous support over the past 14 months!
this discovery has lowered productivity by 824392843% and i have to say the tumblr mosaic thing is awesome…awweeesomee. and all those shoes animated at once is mesmerizing
1: textbook tumblr mosaic: http://tmv.proto.jp/#id=textbook&imageSize=100
