Does Los Angeles Have It's Own Real Fashion & Style Vibe? Here's What JC Reports Got on Video

The JC Report is an online magazine that follows fashion. They have a video series called JCTV and now they have turned their eye on LA– and picked an unusual array of people to interview : a fashionista, a stylist and noted (and fabulous) shoe designer Jerome Rousseau.
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What they have to say about Los Angeles is interesting. Jason Campbell interviews Rousseau which is smart but why not the others? Particularly “la fashionista” who seemed to riff her comments without giving much thought to them. Perhaps she felt that she could extemporize well enough — however she comes off as less fashionista (and more about labels looking at her top) and more of a dim bulb.
Here are the three videos:
JCTV Asks: What’s The Most Stylish Thing About Los Angeles?

Jerome Rousseau whose shoes everyone should covet.

A nameless fashionista whose answer makes it evident why she is nameless, She didn’t take the time to say something cogent or intelligent. It gives LA a bad name.

A stylist is interesting, just wish the sound had been better.
I took the time to watch the videos before jumping on my LA-lovin soap box and here’s my reply.

So. California and LA definitely has its’ own vibe and sense of fashion & style. It’s part of the culture. While celebrities are part of the landscape, they aren’t the sole essence of style– though the events held here are used as style markers. As a fashion editor (print and online) and a stylist for photo shoots as well as a blogger, I see the California style and there is distinct difference in LA vs NYC though that’s not to say that we are sloppy.. If you don’t think Kevan Hall, Rodarte, Pamela Roland, Dolan and some other brands whether it’s clothing or accessories have a distinctive style, voice and presentation — then you haven’t walked around or looked at what’s cooking here in LA.
One only has to look at the denim brands like Rich & Skinny, Denim of Virtue, Freedom of Choice as well as swimwear/surf brands (VIX, Hurley, Quiksilver) as well as Vans & Toms to get it down.

There was a lot more I would have/ should have said but then again, maybe not. I am highly prejudiced. I love LA. I love NYC. I love the vibe of San Francisco (that’s not a giant leap based on recent posts). I find the fashion is about location as much as it is about what goes down the runways. I do think that Washington DC could use a bit of color and style to dust off the stuffiness– but then again, that’s my take.
What do you think about Los Angeles and Southern California?
Stevie Wilson

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