11 International Fashion Bloggers on the Positive Impact of Fashion

Let’s face it. Fashion isn’t foremost on our minds when thinking about making a positive impact on one’s life and the world. Safe to say that it’s commonly seen as a shallow endeavor, a guilty pleasure, at best a frivolous pursuit. But is it?

I’ve asked a hand-picked selection of international Fashion Bloggers, each one with a distinct style, voice and perspective, about the meaning and relevance of fashion in their lives and work. From Russia to India and Brazil to Indonesia, their answers all share common themes of empowerment, discovery and transformation.

So read on and glam up! Fashion may not be as skin deep as it seems.

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BLOG: KIRA FASHION

Where are you originally from and where are you currently living?

Eu nasci na cidade mais bonita do Brasil, o Rio de Janeiro. Mas moro desde pequena em outra cidade que se iguala ao Rio em beleza e cultura, o Recife, também no Brasil.

I was born in Brazil’s most beautiful city, Rio de Janeiro. But I have since been living in another, small town (that is equally beautiful and cultured as Rio) Recife, in Brazil.

How has fashion changed or positively impacted your life?

A moda mudou minha vida completamente. Sempre gostei do assunto e devorar revistas e catálogos de moda era e ainda é um dos meus passatempos favoritos. Mas nunca pensei em ter a moda como profissão e o blog tornou tudo isso possível. A moda me ajudou a ter segurança nas minhas escolhas na hora de vestir, hoje me sinto segura ao escolher um look para qualquer ocasião. Algo que passo para as minhas clientes com o meu trabalho de styling.

Fashion has changed my life completely. I always loved it and would devour magazines and fashion catalogs. It still is one of my favorite pastimes. But I never thought of having a fashion blog as a profession and that I could make it all possible. Fashion helped me become assured in my choices when it comes to the way I dress. I now feel safe when choosing an outfit for every occasion. That’s something that has very much become a part of my work with my clients and as a stylist in general.

What’s the message behind KIRA FASHION and how do you hope it’ll touch the lives of your readers?

A mensagem mais importante do meu blog, além de ajudar a outras pessoas com as suas escolhas de moda, é discutir assuntos além da moda. É dividir experiências e refletir sobre questões e assuntos que todos nós vivenciamos aonde quer que vivamos nesse mundo globalizado. Afinal, no Brasil, na Europa ou no Japão temos mais coisas em comuns que percebemos. E dividimos as mesmas alegrias e dificuldades de viver num mundo moderno e globalizado. Ao expor de forma genuína o meu olhar do mundo, espero tocar a muitas pessoas que passem pelas mesmas experiências que eu.

The most important message of my blog, besides helping others with their fashion choices, is to discuss issues beyond fashion. You share experiences and reflect on questions and issues that we all experience wherever you live in this globalized world. After all, whether we live in Brazil, Europe or Japan we share more in common than we realize. We share the same joys and difficulties of living in a modern globalized world. By sharing in a genuine way my vision of the world, I hope to touch the many individuals who are going through experiences similar to mine.

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BLOG: GLISTERS & BLISTERS

Where are you originally from and where are you currently living?

Both : Jakarta, Indonesia 🙂

How has fashion changed or positively impacted your life?

I’ve been associated with fashion for a long time even though I didn’t realize that I actually liked fashion when I was a kid. I was more of the tomboy and book girl 😉 Fashion isn’t just my passion but I find that it’s a way of life as well. Since I also work in the industry, most of my daily activities are related to fashion.

What’s the message behind GLISTERS & BLISTERS and how do you hope it’ll touch the lives of your readers?

Glisters and Blisters represents how I feel about fashion and life. I find that all things that “Glisters” come with “Blisters” or in other words : nothing comes for free. pretty heels may cause blisters & pain… Success comes from dedication, patience, skills, effort and so on 🙂 I do hope that I could touch and inspire my readers throughout my blogging process.

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BLOG: BOHEMIAN LIKE YOU

Where are you originally from and where are you currently living?

I’m originally from New Delhi, India and I’m currently in New York City.

How has fashion changed or positively impacted your life?

Its given me the invaluable opportunity to be myself – sartorially. There’s really no alternative to that.

What’s the message behind BOHEMIAN LIKE YOU and how do you hope it’ll touch the lives of your readers?

Just your average girl – playing with clothes and working every day to work in the industry. I hope people can take away that perseverance, hard work and a touch of whimsy pays off.

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BLOG: BANGS AND A BUN

Where are you originally from and where are you currently living?

I was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada, grew up in Leeds and currently live in London.

How has fashion changed or positively impacted your life?

My mother had her own clothing line and shop when I was a kid, so fashion is something I grew up with. It’s always been something that has really bonded my mother and I. Throughout the years, I’ve found fashion (along with writing) to be one of my greatest forms of creative expression. I’ve always loved experimenting with style, I love to see others well dressed. I have a great appreciation for the art of a well made garment and I think this, in turn, makes me have an appreciation for other forms of art. In short, I think fashion, the freedom of expression it gives me, feeds my creativity.

What’s the overall message behind BANGS AND A BUN and how do you hope it’ll positively touch the lives of your readers?

The message behind Bangs And A Bun is that as women we’re allowed to have opinions and we’re allowed to be heard. It’s about being a strong, thoughtful, considerate, cultured, driven woman. I hope it’ll touch the lives of my readers, I hope they’ll feel a connection with me and take something from my experiences.

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BLOG: MAGNIFIQUE

Where are you originally from and where are you currently living?

I’m originally from Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, where I’m currently living as well.

How has fashion changed or positively impacted your life?

I think fashion gave me courage to be myself and to stop worrying what other people might think about me. It also helped me to become more creative and (especially blogging) helped me to meet many new interesting people.

What’s the overall message behind MAGNIFIQUE and how do you hope it’ll positively touch the lives of your readers?

The message behind Magnifique would be that no matter what, keep following your dreams, not caring about what other people might think, to wear what you like and express fashion in your own personal way!

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BLOG: PARK & CUBE

Where are you originally from and where are you currently living?

I was born in Seoul, South Korean but grew up in Warsaw, Poland. Currently I’m living in London, UK.

How has fashion changed or positively impacted your life?

My interest in fashion led me to be interested in many other things such as food, travel and interiors. It turns out that one can’t simply be interested in ‘fashion’ alone!

What’s the message behind PARK & CUBE and how do you hope it’ll touch the lives of your readers?

I hope it will inspire readers to be curious about their surroundings and go explore different aspects of life.

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BLOG: OH MY BLOG!

Where are you originally from and where are you currently living?

I was born in Moscow, where I reside to this day.

How has fashion changed or positively impacted your life?

Fashion changes constantly! As a general rule, it circulates, each time bringing new details to the existing trend. I like that with fashion, changes and improves the choice in stores. Unlike now, around five years back it was very hard to find anything worthwhile.

What’s the message behind OH MY BLOG! and how do you hope it’ll touch the lives of your readers?

Before all else, I would like to disperse the myth that Russians don’t know how to dress well. 🙂 Also, through fashion, I want to shine a light on many of the societal problems, share my sense of style and possibly, make some a little bit better.

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BLOG: FASHION JAZZ

Where are you originally from and where are you currently living?

I am originally from Gauteng in South Africa and I am currently living in Cape Town South Africa.

How has fashion changed or positively impacted your life?

Fashion has made me feel comfortable being a individual, I love experimenting with different trends and most importantly I love styling other individuals and making them feel better about themselves.

What’s the overall message behind FASHIONJAZZ and how do you hope it’ll positively touch the lives of your readers?

The message behind FashionJazz has changed quite a bit since it has started almost 3 years ago, originally I was just a personal style blogger, posting outfits that I wore daily along with giving styling advice to all my readers who wanted to know how I layer my clothes etc.

Since then FashionJazz has grown from a blog to a website which focuses on fashion news,reviews, events and trends in South Africa. Whilst my blog has become more personal and more about my daily style and my life in South Africa. I get so many readers emailing me from all over the world asking about fashion advice as well as advice on how to make a living as a blogger, so I try to inspire my readers by keeping my content positive and fun.

Nothing comes easy especially as a blogger, but if you work hard, network as much as you can and have a passion for what you do then you will always succeed, so put on those heels and get ready to take over the world.

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BLOG: NANY’S KLOSET

Where are you originally from and where are you currently living?

I was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. I moved to Miami when I was 17 to go to college.

How has fashion changed or positively impacted your life?

Fashion and dressing up have positively impacted my life- if you feel cute, your attitute completely changes and you will also feel more confident.

What’s the overall message behind NANY’S KLOSET and how do you hope it’ll positively touch the lives of your readers?

I want to show my readers through Nany’s Kloset, that is is possible to be fashionable while being on a budget. I also like showing that it is okay to rewear your clothes over and over again; you just need to be creative and have fun with clothes.

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BLOG: MODE D’AMOUR

Where are you originally from and where are you currently living?

I’m from a small town in the south of the Netherlands, and I’m still living there at the moment, but I’m planning to move to the city soon!

How has fashion changed or positively impacted your life?

Fashion hasn’t really changed my life as far as I know, because it always has been my biggest passion!

What’s the overall message behind MODE D’AMOUR and how do you hope it’ll positively touch the lives of your readers?

I’ve started Mode’damour a couple of years ago because I wanted to share my personal style and inspirations, I never would have thought that I would have so many readers and followers. I feel really blessed everytime I receive a email from a reader, and I can’t even describe how happy I am with the positive feedback, and people saying that I’m their style icon!

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BLOG: DEEDEE

Where are you originally from and where are you currently living?

I was born in a little town in the south of France called Albi, since my parents, both Parisian born, found their first job there.
I am currently living in Paris.

How has fashion changed or positively impacted your life?

Thanks to fashion, I met and meet incredibly talented and inspired people. Blogging is very demanding but in the same time, it helps you meet these people.

What’s the message behind DEEDEE and how do you hope it’ll touch the lives of your readers?

“Fashion is a game, let’s play!”. People are too serious when they talk about fashion. I like the idea that clothes and accessories can reveal your inner you and enhance your personality. I hope this message is clear when I talk about fashion on my blog.

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I am thrilled to be featuring such an incredible lineup. Explore their worlds, feast your eyes and shine on! A little fashionable girl power goes a long way!