FASHION 101 with Caroline Vazzana
With a bright, bold and unique sense of style, Caroline Vazzana is a bonafide trendsetter. An author, fashion editor, and style influencer, the modern day Carrie Bradshaw is making her mark in the industry. words by VANESSA SALLES photo by CHRIS COLLADO Growing up, what ignited your passion for fashion? How did you know you wanted to make it a career? I have always loved fashion! From around the time I was ten years old, I knew I wanted to be in a creative field. Eventually, I found a love for clothing and design and landed in the fashion industry. I originally thought I wanted to be a designer but after taking one sewing class in college, I realized design wasn’t exactly my forte - it took a few years to figure out which avenue within the industry that I wanted to pursue. What’s a typical work day like for you? No two days are ever the same! I usually wake up and check my emails and Instagram to see what I need to deal with that morning. From there, I prepare for the day ahead, get ready, and plan out looks. My assistant will then meet me at my place and we’ll head to our meetings, shoots, events etc. On the way, we go over the schedule for the day and plan out our to-do list. I usually end my night by going to several events and finding time to post online in between!
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Take us back to the beginning; what inspired you to create Making it in Manhattan? I started writing Making it in Manhattan when I was still working full-time. I could remember what it was like when I first started out in this industry. I didn’t know anyone or have any previous connections, so I had no idea where to begin. I thought if I could create a fun and relatable guide book for beginners to help them “make it,” it would be really special to give back and share my stories! Which celeb’s closet would you raid? Sarah Jessica Parker’s! I think she’d have an incredible shoe collection! What are some of your ultimate career goals? I hope to keep growing my brand. I would love to partner with larger companies who really inspire me and my style and be able to appear in their campaigns or projects. I hope to keep spreading the Making it in Manhattan message of following your dreams and fearlessly being yourself! I hope to also write another book, so stay tuned!
