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August 19th, 2009
Hellooo, world!
Qui suis-je? I’m but a seventeen year old girl, sometimes described as a bit of a coquette, but always one who immerses herself fully and headfirst in everything related to fashion. I admit that I have a potentially unhealthy obsession with cocktail rings, bags, and body-con dresses, and am rarely sans polish (an odd habit of mine). I am no expert at fashion – simply what one would consider to be a fashionista (however much I despise the word). Fashionphile? Not too keen on that one either.
Rather, I choose not a general label, but name myself La Couturier; a name that is grammatically incorrect in French, but done ever so intentionally. The masculine noun, “le couturier”, specifies a couture designer, whereas the feminine variation “la couturière” is a seamstress. The connotations and differences can, of course, be carried on to a debate about the imbalance in the sexes’ status quo in society. Thus the combination, la couturier, becomes a blend of the genres. Like the typical Parisian woman: utterly feminine and sensual, but wears le smoking Yves Saint Laurent blazers and pants for a mélange of androgyny and sensuality.
And to be approached by one of my favorite cult magazines to work in partnership with is truly surreal. I am honored, and beyond flattered, to be considered worthy of being attached to POP in some way, shape, or form alongside the likes of the legendary Jak and Jil . So herein begins a slightly different path astray from the original blog, presenting an e d g i e r version of my take on fashion, on aspirations, on everything with the same purpose in mind: to i n s p i r e in some way or another.
bisous,
La C.
Félicitations, Félicitations, to: La Couturier – Kim.
I love what you said about the word La Couturier, and you are too right about the Parisian woman sentence. Gosh, I love you!
Congrats Kim!
Love,
DAKOTA RICO xox
Comment by DAKOTA RICO — 19 August 2009 @ 10:01 amCongratulations, my dear! Great introduction.
I can’t wait to see what develops here!
xx
Comment by michtseng — 19 August 2009 @ 10:20 amYour words always leave me wanting more, what a great first post. I can hardly wait to see what else you have to say!
Comment by Christine — 19 August 2009 @ 11:29 amHey there! Love your post…your phrasing is quite enchanting…plus the grammar is oh so nimble.
Comment by Kat — 19 August 2009 @ 3:20 pmOh and nice pouty lips and healthy-looking hair!
Comment by Kat — 19 August 2009 @ 3:20 pmfabulous first post darling!
Comment by freeteyme — 19 August 2009 @ 3:42 pmI’ve been following you for quite some time, La C. Congratulations on the new endeavor! I can’t wait to read more of your work for…The Pop!
Comment by Cafe Fashionista — 19 August 2009 @ 3:53 pmFabulous first post. Excited for this edgier version of you!
Comment by Jessica — 19 August 2009 @ 7:35 pmCongratulations!
This is so wonderful!
X
Comment by Lf — 19 August 2009 @ 8:30 pmLF
Lovely introduction, I just can’t wait to see what else you’ll come up with.
xx,
Comment by Ale. — 19 August 2009 @ 9:17 pmAle.
Me likey!
Comment by Mo — 20 August 2009 @ 4:41 amthis is so cool, congratulations darling! xx.
Comment by miriam — 20 August 2009 @ 12:41 pmAlways funny, charming and interesting my dear… even in anonimity !!
Bonne chance !
Comment by Isy — 20 August 2009 @ 2:00 pmlove your blog ♥
Comment by merve — 20 August 2009 @ 2:11 pmthis is so stunning, honey ! xoxo
Love the intro, and congrats again on the blog!!
Comment by S.Elisabeth — 20 August 2009 @ 4:12 pmAnd I never knew that about the name (Sigh to years of Spanish). quite genius!
love it!
cant wait to read more of it!
xoxo
Comment by neira — 20 August 2009 @ 5:10 pmmiss neira
Can’t wait to see more from you Miss Anonymous!
Comment by Kristin — 20 August 2009 @ 7:16 pmGood on you for getting this gig! I wish I could have written as well as you when I was 17. I look forward to reading your posts
Comment by Rachael — 21 August 2009 @ 2:18 amcongrats! what luscious lips and hair you have
Comment by Tom Tuttle from Tacoma — 22 August 2009 @ 5:05 amI’ll follow you anywhere. Congrats on the new gig!
Comment by Joanna Jenkins — 22 August 2009 @ 5:16 amI’m a BIG fan.
xo
Congratulations, La C. — this is all very exciting.
I love that your goal is to i n s p i r e. You will no doubt succeed.
* Kelsey
Comment by The Anthology — 22 August 2009 @ 4:20 pmamazing!!
Trackback by anon — 14 September 2009 @ 3:12 amGreat post!
Comment by generic z — 14 September 2009 @ 9:37 amwill be checking back loads!
Comment by aunt flooo — 14 September 2009 @ 1:23 pmyou’ve got a gorgeous face, from eyes down !!
Comment by jack — 14 September 2009 @ 5:20 pmEven your intros are effing amazing; i’d love to meet you in person!! CONGRATS on this amazing & surreal collab with POP!
Comment by kristine — 14 September 2009 @ 8:56 pmI’m so excited to see what you bring here; edgier version of la couturier sounds equally as fabulous as the original!!
Comment by thebaglady — 19 September 2009 @ 7:35 pmThe author of lacouturier.thepop.com has written an excellent article. You have made your point and there is not much to argue about. It is like the following universal truth that you can not argue with: It never snows on the Internet. Thanks for the info.
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Comment by kraol — 21 February 2010 @ 10:20 pmReally good work about this website was done. Keep trying more – thanks!
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