How does the magazine regard the many fashion bloggers who are so influential today, especially among the younger generation?
We can’t overlook the bloggers and others who prefer to communicate through the social networks, but they should be knowledgeable and not just dress up and get a front-row seat at a fashion show and then post their opinion online.
-Kullawit Laosuksri, EIC Vogue Thailand, Nothing Vague About Vogue
Take that how you will, bloggers, but I completely agree. What is the purpose of fashion blogging if you only take pictures of your own looks and don’t provide any knowledge for your readers on the shows you attend, the designers you like/dislike, or whatever else you choose to blog about? I know that’s a long question, but it is one that should be answered before you call yourself a true fashion blogger. Sitting on a front row in your new Rag & Bone jeans, Brian Atwood heels/Prada loafers, The Row top, and Céline bag taking pictures and bragging about your “fabulous” life is not blogging. If we are to rival magazines that have and continue to offer a dialogue about fashion, we need to show more than self-styled photo ops.
I make this promise to my readers that from this moment on I will not blog in such a vain fashion…you know…unless I’m super tired and just cannot type any..more! You are worth more than vain boasting. Sure there will be funny posts, typically after the fashion of P’Trique’s hilarious videos, but I will not reduce your mind’s capacity to function out of this blogger’s vanity. No way.
I love you,
Tedriken
ps, I may be flooding you with photos during New York fashion week through my Instagram (which will be named and announced in the next few days, be patient) as myself and the rest of MFA Society deliriously strut around the city, but know that I will offer up plenty of dialogue once the dust, or in NYC’s case snow has settled.
What a refreshing read, and thank you for stating what everyone else is thinking. This was wonderful insight, and I have to say, you are one remarkable writer. So, I am relatively new to the fashion blogging world. How did you initially get involved? And how did you get the opportunity to attend Fashion Week?
I can’t wait to read about your upcoming exciting experience!
X,
Crystal Lynn
Hello Crystal! Thank you for your uplifting comment! I hope others receive my post as well as you. I actually started blogging years ago with various sites like Blogspot and others I can’t even remember. Needless to say, but I’ll say it anyway, I don’t use those anymore. I began blogging with MFA Society through an invitation from Lauren. She’s a huge love of my life, so of course I said “yes”! My love for her, fashion, and writing drew me in. The opportunity to go to NYFW came through MFA Society. We want to experience this great event, meet new people, make lasting relationships, and offer up our own unique takes of the shows/people/industry. All one has to do is find a way there, find a place to stay, and hit the ground running! This is my first time going, and I will make the most of it.
You should totally just plan on going for either the September shows or February 2014!!
Tedriken
That is so wonderful, Tedriken! Well, I can definitely tell you are one talented individual. The greatest opportunities that come our way are always unexpected, but worthwhile! I will surely attempt in September! I appreciate your insight and sharing your thoughts. I look forward to your posts!
Xx,
Crystal Lynn