Premsela Masters of Amateurism event recap

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Last Sunday evening Premsela’s Masters of Amateurism event, featuring Katja Hentschel of Glamcanyon, took place in Meneer de Wit. As miss Hentschel is also featured in the book ‘Fashion Blogs’, we were invited to join the party, which included a special presentation on the topic of fashion blogging in relation to amateurism.

Aynouk Tan, fashion journalist and one of the book’s chapter introduction writers, opened the discussion with a short review of ‘Fashion Blogs’, calling it “a timeless document that puts fashion blogging as a field on the map”. As she did in her article, she pointed out that the phenomenon of scenesters has always existed, but that it was never as visible as it is now, due to the internet. Because of this new phenomenon of fashion blogging, kids are now taken much more seriously by the fashion world, and bloggers can no longer be ignored by the fashion elite. She said: “They’re all different and unique persons, they write from their own unique perspective on fashion”, and even had a small piece of advice for all the fashion bloggers out there: “Just be yourself, and fame and fortune will happen for you. It sounds very Oprah, but it’s true.” Read more »

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Postcard of the week

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Shows that are saving me from boredom this summer: Jersey Couture

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Jersey Couture is a new reality soap on Oxygen set in Diane & Co. This New Jersey dress shop is run by a loud and over-the-top family, the Scali’s, who call themselves Jersey’s First Family of Fashion. Mother Diane (aka ‘the Boobologist’) tries to keep her daughters Kimberly and Christina in check while they bicker like only sisters can and apply their good taste (well..good is a relative term) to help find their customers the perfect formal dress.

So does this mean what you think it means?……….. Yep! Glitter, sequins, feathers, lace and leopard print galore!

By the way, please note that doing hair and makeup will be known as ‘fluffing’ from now on. Thank you.

You can also SHOP ONLINE!!

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Glamcanyon at Premsela event

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Premsela and the ABC are hosting an event in Meneer de Wit this Sunday. The event is part of Premsela’s ‘Masters of Amateurism’ series (which focuses on the common ground in amateurism, popular culture and design) and will feature a special presentation by Katja Hentschel of Glamcanyon.

Date: July 18th
Location: Streetlab_Projectspace (Meneer de Wit)
Postjesweg 2, Amsterdam
Time: 19:00-22:00
Free entrance
Tunes by: Gangmakers

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Postcard of the week

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…aan alle Nederlanders!

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Amazing new Goldfrapp!

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Off their new album Head First

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Inspiration: Noir by Garance

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Photo by Garance Doré

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Postcard of the week

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Taking a break!

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….. I’ll be back.

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Fashion Blogs - NOW AVAILABLE!

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‘Fashion Blogs - From Musings on Personal Taste to Style Reports around the Globe‘ is the title of a new book, currently available!!

Kirstin Hanssen, Felicia Nitzsche and myself began working on this project about two years ago. We set out to interview the world’s best and most inspiring fashion bloggers, mapping a phenomenon in development. At times we didn’t think the project would ever be finished, but… Hooray! it is finally out, and made available by Dutch publisher d’jonge Hond.

Fashion Blogs features interviews with 34 of the biggest fashion bloggers, such as Susie Bubble, Garance Doré, Diane Pernet, Les Mads, the Cobra Snake, Jane Aldridge (Sea of Shoes), and many many more. The book also contains chapter introductions written by industry insiders such as Aynouk Tan and Mrs. Mo Veld, and beautiful photos by Krista van der Niet.
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More info and ordering:
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Amazon
Facebook
Blogspot

NL bookstores Selexyz and Athenaeum already have the book in stock, and international bookstores will follow shortly.

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