For those who don’t know, Anna Dello Russo is the Italianeditor at large & creative consultant for Vogue JAPAN.Street style photographers stalkher wherever she goes as she only wears coutureand outfits once. She’s a true style icon!
Do you read fashion blogs?
Yes of course!I started at the beginning of 2010 because of allthis interest in this online digital media,but I always followed Scott (Schuman), Garanceand Tommy Tom since they started.
If so, which are some of your favorites?
My favs are: The Sartorialist, Garance Doré, Jak and Jil,BryanBoy, Chic Muse, Shelby, All The Pretty Birds, PurpleDiary, Self Service Blog, Style Rookie, The Love Magazine,Swide Magazine, and Scala Regia.
Which fashion shows are not to be missed?
None. I like to see every show.I really enjoy the vibewhen the shows start.
What is the one thing in your closet that youcan’t live without?
Shoes! I can survive without clothes, but I will die if i don’t getthe right shoes. I collect them I have more than 4,000 pairs ofshoes and if I can wear a Zara dress, I cannot wear cheapshoes.
When in New York, where do you shop?
Because I travel so much I like to shop properly in eachdifferent city. For example US designers in NYC (MarcJacobs, Phi, Proenza Schouler, Alexander Wang, JosephAltuzarra, Rodarte,) French designers in Paris, and Italiandesigners in Milan.
What is the biggest challenge facingfashion editors today?
To not get old! Fashion keeps me young and keeps my eyesfresh. I have to update myself every morning. I’m so curious about all the visionary phenomena that changes thecontemporary scenario. I call myself “the vestal of fashion”because for me fashion is a muse and you must seduce her. How? You have to feed the creative fire, so it doesn’t vanish.
If you’ve been given a weekend to do anything,anywhere, what would you do?
I love to do intensive workshop of Astanga yoga completed bya long swim, meditation, and pranayama.
Many consider yourself their fashion icon.Who is yours?
Carine Roitfeld. She has always fascinated me with herintriguing attitude and her incredible way of dressing.
What advice would you give fashion bloggerswith dreams of becoming magazine editors?
I always say that the visibility is not enough to start in thisprofession, it’s hard work. You need to assist some editorswith humbleness and devotion for a least 10 years. You mustto do without speaking and with a watchful eyes only to learn.
If you weren’t a fashion editor,what would you be doing?
A Saleswoman. I love buying clothes and I’d like to be in ashop dressing up other women. Source: FASHION INDIE
