Fashion Blogs, the book

Several months ago I was contacted by the lovely Kirstin Hanssen who asked if she could interview me for a book about fashion blogs. She was so enthusiastic, passionate and encouraging that refusing was out of the question. I’ve often wondered about books and publications devoting entire pages to the world of bloggers. It’s a constantly changing landscape: a combination of personalities with gigantic ambition and influence, others more solitary and individual but with the capacity to summon an intoxicating world through imagery. Journalists, fashion designers and magazine editors have poured millions of words on the subject, setting some bloggers on a course that changed their lives.
This unique book is a tribute of sorts. It is impressive and timely, given the apparent continuous rise in popularity of bloggers, and indicates that this new form of communication is today strongly incorporated in popular culture.
I happily answered all the questions I was asked and then waited for the two writers behind the concept and the publisher to work their magic.
Needless to say my expectations were vast.
I finally received a copy a few days ago and I’m happy to say that it is a hit. They skilfully compiled a list of fascinating, highly respected and engaging names and showed a remarkable ability to navigate a complicated blogosphere without being “casual tourists”. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and the choices presented in this book show that the authors were clearly devoted to the task. Among some of my favourite interviews are Style Bubble, Diane Pernet, Liebemarlene Vintage, Abdul Lagerfield, Style Savage, Kate Loves Me and Garance DorĂ©.

You can pre-order the book here or here


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All images courtesy of Fashion Blogs, the book

24 comments:

Unknown said...

Umm pretty sure I need to get this!! Going to pre-order now :)

KeepItFvncy,
M.E.

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Anonymous said...

that is great. i will get it for sure!!

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Rhiannon said...

I was so excited to see you in it too! Isn't it a gorgeous book?

Alexandra said...

interesting book - will be sure to take a look at it.

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young-shields said...

Really interesting - so much for the blogger backlash of recent months, the success of bloggers just keeps on rising x

carling said...

interesting blog!

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karla

Joanna M. said...

Pre-order alright! :)
I can't wait to get my hands on this baby!
This is such an awesome idea for a book!
I even did a post about this release on my blog!
Bisous
J
p.s. love the blog! So, so inspiring!

www.la-mignonette.blogspot.com

Anne said...

Cool concept. Will have to keep my eyes open.

Love Elizabeth Joy said...

So excited for this book to come out!

xoxo,
http://glittermixedwithrockndroll.blogspot.com/

Annastasia said...

I WILL BUY IT!!

COCAMIA said...

Gotta get this!!! Thanks for sharing...xo

Wardrobe Wars said...

Thank You for sharing - off to order it now!! Super excited!!
Greetings from Ireland
xoxo

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. said...

I'm getting that now. It looks good as!

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K A T H L E E N said...

ohhh i want this book!

Rose said...

the book looks fantastic, I can't wait to read it!

G said...

Aww you were interviewed? Amazing! :) You're so lucky to go down in history ;)

-Gayle
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Anonymous said...

Fantastic. I'm gonna get me one of those

Anonymous said...

Love the blog btw, good work.
Can I ask you how you made those two lines under the header, just where the today's date is..?wyel

Fleurette said...

I can't wait till I get my hands on this book. I'm kinda "old-fashioned" when it comes to the bloggers of today. However, I've been reading your blog for a very long time and you truly inspire me. Love all your posts. Do you mind if I link you on my blog?

xx Fleurette

Amanda said...

you've definitely inspired me to get this book!

Amanda, petite-dejeuner.blogspot.com

dining tables said...

I will do anything just to have that book. I don't care if it cost me a lot of time and money. I just want to get that book. I can' wait to have it.

Anonymous said...

It so pretty I want to buy this fashion book and i am going to pre-order now.
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