f a s h i o n p h o t o g r a p h y

my most recent obsession is fashion photography blogs. i can't get enough of them. after paris this summer i crave and miss the bold fashion statements, heels during the day, and men who dress well... yet another reason why i am a francophile and not always the biggest fan of my own country. i love the bright photos that i wish i had the camera to replicate and the attention to detail people pass on the street every day without noticing. or maybe you think what they're wearing is nutzo and then you see it in a totally different light and it becomes art. fashion is definitely a powerful form of personal expression if you use it, its interesting to see how people present themselves to the rest of the world, those daring enough to put themselves out there. here are my most visited/faves:

the sartorialist: my go-to option. he finds the most fashionable men i've seen, loving the classic and tailored style while also following fabulous women and random trendsetters on the streets of all major cities in the world.

from fashion shows: 

(chanel) 

(haider ackermann) 

to the varied street styles of cities: 

(savannah, georgia) 

and finally, to the dapper men:

(various...)

garance doré: girlfriend to the creator of the sartorialist, a parisienne whose english translations are always just a tad off, giving the humble fashionista an even more endearing demeanor. available in french or english versions, she does great video synopses of fashion weeks and elegant drawings of the latest trends matched with the usual snapshots of styles:

jak and jil: yet another blog, similar to the sartorialist, but with more of an appreciation for the art of high fashion, more audacious choices, and intricate details: 

(dolce & gabbana spring/summer 2011: finale)

(getting dressed with anna dello russo for vogue paris ball) 

(highlights of men's fashion month: backstage john galliano)

(behind the scenes proenza schouler spring/summer 2011)

go fug yourself: the wittiest and most biting criticism of fashion i have found, these two are hilarious in their analysis of celebrities costumes, get ups, and gowns. a few personal favorites...

for the picture: 

(blake lively, forgiving my qualms with her)

for the comments: 

Fug The Fromage: The Client List (long but worth it)

and finally bill cunningham: the most precious old man writing for newyorktimes in his blog: on the street . he reminds me of the past eras i adore and my own grandfather with his humor and comments: 

"I think fashion is as vital and as interesting today as ever. I know what people with a more formal attitude mean when they say they're horrified by what they see on the street. But fashion is doing its job. It's mirroring exactly our times.

... the difference for me is I don't see the people I photograph. All I see are clothes. I'm only interested in people who look good. I'm looking for the stunners."

bill cunningham