Fashion
Anna Wintour’s first job at Harpers & Queen in 1970 was as a junior fashion assistant, and it was a key starting point in her legendary career—even if she didn’t stay long.
Here’s what we know about that first gig:
🔹 The Job: Junior Fashion Assistant
She was only 20 years old and had just dropped out of North London Collegiate School.
The role involved
My notes from Anna Wintour’s biography turned into maxims:
1. Hire talented people as found, not as needed.
2. Taste is as rare as a unicorn.
3.Your employees should describe you as “easy to understand.”
4.Pretend to be... See more
Today, consumers currently have a bifurcated experience in discovering vs. shopping fashion online. In general, either platforms are optimized for discovery/inspiration or for shopping. But Gen Z is demanding more: they want authentic content alongside niche communities and easy, more sustainable shopping experiences.
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Your personal style tells a story about you and your life. When I travel, I often buy fashion accessories. I’ve bought shoes in New York City, a silver ring in Mexico, and a Burberry hat from Harrod’s in London. All have a story. When a woman comments on one of these accessories, I can tell her the story.
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instagram.comPart of the reason fashion is so complicated to love is its inextricable link with vanity—to put time and energy into it is to walk a tight-rope with your self-respect. Do you get dressed to honor, express, or delight in yourself, or to fit into someone else’s idea of worthiness? Do your clothes enable you to be present and engaged or do they push... See more
#197: What is "personal style"?
#personalstyle
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