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Dressed For Success
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Stored in: Photography News
Posted On: March 24 2008
By: Brittney Bush
Photo © - JP -
As someone interested in both fashion and photography, I've been a fan of The Sartorialist for quite a while. Now an interview on pdnonline gives us a peek at the photo-snapping, globe-trotting gent that all of the fashionistas adore.
Scott Schulman, the Sartorialist's real-world alter-ego, already had a fifteen-year background in the fashion industry when he started his blog in 2005. Because of this work history, Schulman already had a keen eye for style and the knowledge and skills to write about it. The combination of his educated perspective friendly tone quickly made The Sartorialist popular, and within a year Schulman was also writing for such fashion media juggernauts as style.com and GQ. Today The Sartorialist runs ads for some of the world's most high-profile clothing companies (Gucci, for example), and its proprietor finds himself recognized on streets around the world.
In the interview, Schulman not only gives PDN insight into his business success, but also describes his shooting process:
It's pretty quick. If I'm in New York, I will pick a certain area to roam, downtown, or Williamsburg or Harlem, and then head out with a Canon 5D and a 50mm lens. If I spot someone whose outfit I like I will maybe walk a half block behind him or her, and then try and stop him or her in a place that will make a good picture.
Despite this modest description, Schulman takes an excellent photo, well-lit, well-composed, and flattering to his subjects. He's an inspiring example of a man who has taken stock of his own talents and interests and combined them into a unique and very successful venture. And looked extremely snazzy in the process.
Full interview
2 comments on this Ink
On March 25, 2008, Greg Fallis said ...
I admit, I would not have thought I'd find the Sartorialist to be very interesting...and I'd have been wrong. There is something quite cool about the photos AND the sort of vernacular fashions of the people he photographs.
On March 25, 2008, Joan Hill said ...
The Sartorialist is fascinating! It's refreshing to see real people, in the real world, looking great in their own clothes. No runway, no divas. Thanks for sharing, Brittney.
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