The Coming New York Fashion Week February 2011
The American fashion industry is getting ready for New York Fashion Week – For those who do not understand how fashion week works, these are the basic elements to understand
Chanel Ski Wear, Ski Slope Strategy or Marketing Magic?
Exclusive Chanel skiwear line ranks high on fashion scale – The Brand has used this marketing trick before – So Chanel Ski wardrobe, Ski Slope Strategy or Marketing Magic
My Trembling Heart and the Bulgari Exhibition in Paris
After a two hour wait in line, I entered the historical Grand Palais Museum to see the beautiful Bulgari jewelry exhibition, I was hypnotized by this show
The Politics of Fashion Photography Part 16-Do You Know When to Shoot?
Do you know when to do a fashion shoot? This is a vitally important issue. Because if you do not know when to shoot your fashion story, chances are you won’t get the stylist, model, hair, make up artist or manicurist for your very important shoot. Now most of us who have been in this […]
Snowdance Fashion at the Sundance Film Festival
Independent Hollywood filmmakers take over the small town of Park City, Utah, for the Sundance film festival – A perfect time to take to the beautiful slopes of the Canyon resort
Some New Ways of Being Discovered as a Fashion Designer
Who in their right mind would not love to be discovered for their artistic and design talent? A gatekeeper who plucks them among the masses and propels their career into the infinity.
The VOGUE Paris-Carine Roitfeld-Tom Ford Christmas Greeting Card
Since the now legendary fashion biz earthquake, caused by Carine Roitfeld’s VOGUE Paris exit, the speculations about her future moves are running rampant. Did she leave to join Tom Ford in his new venture, or for licensing products with her own name (like Anna Della Russo’s Perfume)?
Your HOT Tips from Your Loose Lips
If you have a Hot Fashion Biz, Model, Celebrity or Interesting Tips you want to share with the BKblog feel free to send them to us. You may even want to write your own article. If we publish we will link to your web site or blog. Send your Hot Tips to: info@benjaminkanarekblog.com
To Fashion Model or Not to Fashion Model? That is the Question Part 1
The Basics 101 I won’t go in to how often I have been asked “Can I, Can She, Can my So and So Model?” If I were paid for the time I have spent explaining what I think are the criteria for breaking in to this business, I could buy a little Villa in St. […]
The Stylist – Your Eyes and Ears of the Fashion Industry – Part 2
You might know them as a Stylist, Photo Stylist, Fashion Stylist, Fashion Editor, Fashion Coordinator or Accessory Stylist – But what is their function
Gallery 1962 Opening with Catherine Lupis Thomas
Catherine Lupis Thomas, is a multi-faceted multi media pop artist and entrepreneur whom I featured back in September in my Paris Street Fashion Stuff segment. Well not only does she own the very trendy Montmartre Paris, clothing boutique called “1962”, but has just opened her Gallery on 3, rue Tholozé in Paris called “Gallery 1962″. […]
A Cool Pool in Paris by Hermes & Hotel Lutetia
The Hotel Lutetia is smack in the heart of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a very Chi-Chi (Posh) area of Paris. The construction of this luxury hotel was initiated by the once owner of Le Bon Marché to accommodate his wealthy customers at the turn of the century. A feast for any “Anyone” to visit. It is a […]
Response to the Politics of Fashion Photography Part 14 the Fashion Stylist
On occasion I get responses to my blog posts that merit their own posting. I felt that John Fisher’s response to the Politics of Fashion Photography Part 14 the Stylist, was worthwhile in doing so. Thank You John. above image © John Fisher for Red Chic (a division of Yuka-Paris) Model: Maria Kanellis, Hair and […]
The Politics of Fashion Photography Part 14 Putting Together the Right Team
If anyone of you have ever been privy to putting a team together in any genre you will probably easily identify with this highly often complicated process…
Your City Street Fashion Stuff from Jess Dempsey in Melbourne Australia
If you don’t know Jess Dempsey, you will now. Jess is the owner of the blog called “What Would Karl Do“ I love that name, so appropriate. I got this really cute e-mail that I decided to leave un-edited… Hi Benjamin, OK…. Call me crazy, but I could not decide out of these four snaps!! […]
Surprise New Fashion Lifestyle Contributor Coming Soon…
We are pleased to announce that a new Fashion-Lifestyle contributor will be gracing the pages of BK Blog. She will add her special insider perspectives on Fashion, Showbiz and Lifestyle trends. We are excited to be able to expand our horizons with a colorfully new point of view of the world we inhabit… Stay Tuned […]
Sex in Fashion Drives Audiences Part 2
Some Responses Above Image: © Benjamin Kanarek I was rather impressed by several of the comments made on forums to my original article and decided to ask permission if I could re-post those comments here. The original article Sex in Fashion Drives Audiences is here. I have not corrected the comments except for the layout […]
What will this Barbie wear? Paris Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2011 Part 5
And the GRAND TOTAL IS… The grand total of the bill for my virtual shopping spree was $155,750. This included 7 days each in NYC, London, Milan and 10 days in Paris. I included the hotels, food, plane tickets, shopping and miscellaneous mad money for coffees, cocktails, coffee and whatever else. The most I spent […]