Up until yesterday, I had no clue that Parsons had a satellite campus in Paris; actually, I had some vague idea, but wasn’t as sure as I am now after having watched their fashion design program’s show yesterday evening. The (…)
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Written for a class discussing the tie between fashion and power, I discuss the question as to whether or not bloggers represent an actual democratization of fashion. To summarize, I’ve included a SlideShare, which was meant to launch my thoughts; (…)
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Over the weekend, I headed on over to the Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent Foundation space nearby Métro Alma Marceau. This exhibition marks the fifteenth in the space, and concentrates on the prêt-à-porter line, rive gauche. Upon entering the (…)
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The Rise of the Fashion Blogger: Actual Democratization of the Fashion Industry?
by Barb on May 8, 2011
Written for a class discussing the tie between fashion and power, I discuss the question as to whether or not bloggers represent an actual democratization of fashion. To summarize, I’ve included a SlideShare, which was meant to launch my thoughts; (…)
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