For my subculture interview I have had the pleasure of interviewing Ella Catliff. Ella is the editor of the very successful blog called La Petite Anglaise. "La Petite Anglaise is both a diary of my personal fashion journey and a platform to write about anything and everything that inspires me. It features what I’m wearing and where I’m wearing it, which collections I’m loving and my personal picks from both high street and designer brands."
Petite Anglaise is recommended by the prestigious Vogue.com ”blog hub” and the BritishFashionCouncil.com ”blog portal”. This year she was one of 5 shortlisted for “Fashion Blogger of the Year” in the Fashion Monitor 2013 Journalism Awards. For the past six seasons, she has attended and covered all major shows during London Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week for the past three.
Ella has worked with brands on a variety of projects ranging from event hosting to editorial shoots, guest editing, styling and brand ambassadorship. Recent collaborations include Louis Vuitton, Banana Republic, Harrods, L.K.Bennett, Monica Vinader, Whistles, Matches, Jaeger London and Selfridges.
Where did the idea for La Petite Anglaise originate?
I launched La Petite Anglaise in May 2010 to write about my adventures interning in the French fashion capital. I wanted to share my first foray into the industry with anyone who was remotely interested!
How would you describe your own personal style?
I would say my style is classic however I do love to experiment with colour. I am fascinated by clashing prints at the moment and have been wearing allot of stripes with leopard print.
Where do you get your influences for your personal style?
I get influences from many places. Collections I’m loving and personal picks from both high street and designer brands. I don't tend to stick to mass trends.
Your favourite SS14 collection and why?
Pedro Lourenço SS14 collection has to be a firm favourite. The Brazilian’s latest offerings were the epitome of intelligent, modern design and technical mastery. From the flawless precision with which he cut his sleekly sculpted silhouettes and ruched peplums. Plenty of silk crepe cut into op art inspired patterns, double layered lamé satin and dégradé effect sequins to name but a few – the fearless, meticulous, futuristic elegance of Pedro Lourenço SS14 was almost overwhelming and therefore one of my favourite designers for SS14.
What is your most treasured item/items in your wardrobe?
A pair of dark brown leather loafers. They are from Selfridges and were my grandmothers. They are timeless and they have a sentimental value behind them that make them invaluable.
I don't really have a favourite as such but I will always call London home, it is where I feel most comfortable. I do also love the occasional trip to New York, theres something magical about the place and people.