Dec
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Jalouse and Ceci Magazine
I’m constantly blown away by the amount of support I receive, no matter how small compared to the blogs that are in the 20k Alexa range. I don’t really know how it happened but I’m really passionate about the work I do and I’m happy that you guys share the same philosophy of luxury, design, and beauty, and I’m even more happy that in our modern day and age there is a chance for everyone to share their work.
From the start of this blog, I’ve been very reluctant to lend out samples to magazines, promote my brand through hassling buyers at department stores and boutiques, and even more reluctant to give interviews. I’ve been lucky to receive attention from other bloggers and the more established websites that are run by bigger media companies, but I hate this idea of an interview, because you can’t take anything you say back, and I’m always changing so I don’t want people to hold this stereotype of me. I also hate this idea of constant self promotion, why can’t things just happen naturally, since when did everyone become so desperate for fame…? But with the two people who requested an interview I felt I could trust them and it just felt natural this time around.. Also, the more people know about something, the less intimate things get, exposure is a double edged sword. My readership is mainly comprised of young women who live in the United States, so I do find it slightly ironic that I’m being featured in a small French publication and a major Korean fashion magazine (Ceci is also distributed in Japan) but still very grateful to be featured. I took the time to scan high resolution images of the double page feature in case you are korean and you can read it well. I would have taken the time to translate this but I can only speak korean fluently, I’m not so good at reading it, I could but it gives me headaches! Anyway, thanks so much for your support, I’ll be back soon!
Could only imagine the daily requests you receive….love your philosophy and your work as always. Love from Australia…. Happy New Year! x
Jalouse is the coolest “cheap” french magazine
Congratulations, lady! I too am a big supporter of “why can’t things just happen naturally”. Here’s to another wonderful year in 2012 xx
In an age where people are famous for doing nothing, it’s refreshing to see someone with a bona fide talent getting some attention. As always I really love I think you mentioned it was custom Brooks shirt. So perfect.
This is great. the Korean article is nice too! quite personal compare to the ways you presented yourself in the past, but I think your dedicated readers would love this very much:) Congrats! Keep up the great work!
This is a great article on you! You deserve it.
It’s amazing to know that Korean press is also watching you…
but also kinda bittersweet because you are such a JEM and I don’t want those vain people to think you are something just because the magazine said so…
you get what i mean, I’m being selfish :b.
ALSO I didn’t know you had interns?! I wanna intern for you!!!!
Did you also make those shoes? I can’t believe I missed that post! I also can’t seem to find it. Would you mind sharing with me the URL for that post?
Thank you!
I admire your talent, skill, and taste, and especially your modesty. It is a virtue and something that is rarely seen in any of the “famous” people these days. We are lucky you share your work with us here on the interwebs, and I’ve enjoyed watching more of your personality shine through in your posts this year! You are an inspiration and I can’t wait to see what you do in 2012!
I hope that if someone translates the Korean feature you’ll post it, maybe on one of your other sites? I’d love to read it! I can just make out the gist of the French one, but I’m utterly hopeless with the Korean.
Too true. I agree with you so much on the ideas of self-promotion and fame. It’s sad to see bloggers who only blog for the fame they think they will get at the end of the road and don’t see actual value in the material posted. So glad you got featured in the two magazines because you so deserve it. I always love every post!
Been reading your blog for about two years now… This is amazing, congrats Ji!
Who wouldn’t love this blog?! And sharing the spotlight is what the blogosphere is all about
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Congratulations! You certainly deserve the attention.
congratulations! your hard work and fashion taste are being appreciated!
Wow, ceci!
Ahah, Jalouse is not such a small publication considering how small France is compared to the US
and I agree with Mickael. Also it’s only logical that you would access a certain amount of fame, because your work is so high in quality and the design is really interesting, different. I like the natural process of people knowing you because you provide constant quality in the long run. I feel the same about self promotion, it’s also what I like about your blog. I’m curious, what other magazine/media would you consider giving interviews to?
for gods sake, why to americans act like they are the only people on the earth
congrats!
Jalouse is not a small publication at all, definitely smaller than ELLE or Vogue but still pretty big you should be really proud
Wow, you are a rarity in this modern day fame seeking culture. You actually do things because you like them.
The Korean magazine is quite a popular fashion magazine in Korea, and as a Korean and a frequent visitor of Luxirare, I’m quite delighted at this!
The Korean magazine is praising your achievements that you have gained through the blog, and is commending your skills in designing and making!
I truly congratulate you!
Thank you for all the beautiful work that you do. Your integrity and commitment to quality and innovation are truly wonderful to see, which is why I come to your blog again and again. May 2012 see you reaching new heights.
so cool! i read ceci all the time when i was in china!!
Congratulations! Your blog may not be as highly ranked as some of the 20k Alexa ones, but the amount of thought, work and artistry you put into it is right up there with the best of them and that’s what keeps me coming back. Sometimes, the most popular blogs aren’t necessarily the ones that are most interesting. Wishing you even more success and happiness in the new year!
Congrats woman!!! It’s nice to see the evolution of this blog from what it was when it started till now.
Congratulations. You are my absolutely, hands down, favourite blog. I go months without looking at any of them…except yours. I check at least once a week. You’re wildly inspiring and deserve any amount of fame or fortune that falls on you.
No matter how humble and private you are, you deserve it.
Your blog is just fantastic! Glad to see that you have been published in some deserving magazines. Saw you in Design Culinaire, by the way. Happy new year.
saw your feature in Ceci too
your works are simply amazing! totally deserve all the attention
Saw you in CeCi magazine! I read it through the iPad app because I’m in the Philippines.
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I really admire your work, it’s great to see interviews in magazines! I really enjoyed reading the Korean article. Thanks for being such an inspiration.