2010 November | Benjamin Kanarek Blog

Response to the Politics of Fashion Photography Part 14 the Fashion Stylist

On occasion I get responses to my blog posts that merit their own posting. I felt that John Fisher’s response to the Politics of Fashion Photography Part 14 the Stylist, was worthwhile in doing so. Thank You John. above image © John Fisher for Red Chic (a division of Yuka-Paris) Model: Maria Kanellis, Hair and [...]

The Politics of Fashion Photography Part 14

Putting Together the Right Team The Stylist Part 1 If anyone of you have ever been privy to putting a team together in any genre, you will probably easily identify with this highly often complicated process. If there is one profession that can place you in a conundrum more than many, it has to be [...]

The Hollywood Duck Club Contest

All you have to do is come up with the longest list of actresses singers and celebrities that are using the same plastic surgeon

Ling Ling Kong in Primary Colours by Benjamin Kanarek for Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore

Just wanted to share some Eye Candy with you. If you like LEGO, you may appreciate this Jewelry editorial that I shot for Harper’s BAZAAR. Back to Childhood playing with LEGO bricks and wearing the most prestigious fine jewelry brands.

Your City Street Fashion Stuff from Jess Dempsey in Melbourne Australia

If you don’t know Jess Dempsey, you will now. Jess is the owner of the blog called “What Would Karl Do“ I love that name, so appropriate. I got this really cute e-mail that I decided to leave un-edited… Hi Benjamin, OK…. Call me crazy, but I could not decide out of these four snaps!! [...]

Surprise New Fashion Lifestyle Contributor Coming Soon…

We are pleased to announce that a new Fashion-Lifestyle contributor will be gracing the pages of BK Blog. She will add her special insider perspectives on Fashion, Showbiz and Lifestyle trends. We are excited to be able to expand our horizons with a colorfully new point of view of the world we inhabit… Stay Tuned [...]

The 90th Anniversary L’Officiel Magazine Exhibit in Sao Paulo Brazil

Just wanted to share my pleasant surprise with you about my work being referenced in regards to the 90th anniversary of L’Officiel Paris Magazine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I just found out about it by accident on the internet. Here is the LINK Here is the original article in Portuguese and then translated in to [...]

Benjamin Kanarek Blog’s Unofficial Camera Picks for 2010

Being in a position to play with a lot of camera gear is fun, yet can be a rather daunting experience. Being that Christmas is around the proverbial corner, I thought I would share with you a few of my personal favorite, newer products that have caught both my left and right eyes. Now this [...]

Sex in Fashion Drives Audiences Part 2

Some Responses Above Image: © Benjamin Kanarek I was rather impressed by several of the comments made on forums to my original article and decided to ask permission if I could re-post those comments here. The original article Sex in Fashion Drives Audiences is here. I have not corrected the comments except for the layout [...]

Fashion and Beauty Contest #2 News

Special Announcement… Due to the poor showing for our second Fashion and Beauty Contest, it will be postponed until further notice. Thanks to those that did send in submissions. We will keep them on file until we decide whether to revive the contest or not. Thanks The BKBlog Team Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg [...]

What will this Barbie wear? Paris Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2011 Part 5

And the GRAND TOTAL IS… The grand total of the bill for my virtual shopping spree was $155,750. This included 7 days each in NYC, London, Milan and 10 days in Paris. I included the hotels, food, plane tickets, shopping and miscellaneous mad money for coffees, cocktails, coffee and whatever else. The most I spent [...]

Sex in Fashion Photography Drives Audiences… But Where?

Sex sells and sex and fashion pushes up the ratings of most of the glossies out there. I am referring to the main stream magazines and webzines.

Gossip Girl, which One are You? Paris Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2011 Part 4

This Barbie Wants to Know… I admit I am a HUGE Gossip Girl fan. Don’t ask me why but I am. Seeing the show, it makes me just want to be in NYC. Love that city as much as I do Paris. This last bit of virtual shopping just screamed Gossip Girl!!! They were in [...]

The Lady Gaga A Gogo Exhibition in Paris

I was recently invited by Paulina Leonor Lempicka to attend her Graphic Art Exhibit and other Artists showing their work in honoring Lady Gaga at Galerie Chappe on 4 rue André Barsacq, Paris 75018. However, I will concentrate primarily on the work of Paulina and a short introduction of multi-media artist Brisa Roché for this [...]