Explore CNN’s Big Style Newsletter: Where Fashion Intersects with Culture
Renowned fashion editor Diana Vreeland, known for her whimsical influence on modern style, once advised aspiring designers to embrace life fully. “I think having a great sense of pleasure, and living a big life — as big as you can take, without interfering in any way with your work,” she stated in her distinctive transatlantic accent. She emphasized the importance of not designing in isolation, noting, “because there’s no heart in it. There’s no sort of razzle dazzle and excitement in it.”
While her advice may seem like fodder for self-help books found in airport shops, it encapsulates the spirit of CNN’s new weekly newsletter, Big Style, which explores the intersection of clothing and culture.
The essence of style, according to the newsletter, is derived from a life fully engaged with the world. It reflects experiences found in literature, encounters with people on the street, and surprising venues like museum exhibits and films. For instance, the increasing interest of affluent individuals in extravagant fashion choices will be among the topics discussed, highlighting that not all style is necessarily “good.”
Big Style will draw from conversations infused with curiosity, skepticism, and even confusion, tackling questions like, “Why did Chanel make shoes that are just tied-on heels?”
Subscribers can expect the newsletter, released every Saturday, to enhance their understanding of style, stimulate their minds, and provide delightful content.
While the article references a call-to-action for signing up for Big Style, the focus remains firmly on the newsletter’s aim to engage and inspire.
