if you blog it, they will come

Not long ago, I posted about an inherent dichotomy of the fashion world where the source of its inspiration can either trickle up or filter down. Here the two worlds meet as the windows of Holt Renfrew synthesize that very junction.

The official press release:


TORONTO, June 23 /CNW/ - This Friday evening, Holt Renfrew, Canada's
leading specialty retailer, will pay tribute to the newest international style
influencers - fashion bloggers - with a national window installation
celebrating their diversity and spirit.
Six bloggers were invited by Holt Renfrew Creative Director John Gerhardt
to be part of the celebration. The bloggers are a diverse mix of fashion
leaders from around the globe and include
Scott Schuman(thesartorialist.blogspot.com);
Jane Aldridge (seaofshoes.typepad.com);
Anita Clarke (iwantigot.geekigirl.com);
Tommy Ton (jakandjil.com);
Bryan Boy(bryanboy.com) and
Garance Dore (garancedore.fr/en).

"Bloggers have become the fashion world's new celebrities," says
Gerhardt. "They're knowledgeable and influential contributors to the modern
media landscape. Their opinions and visuals are relevant, creative and
thought-provoking, providing a constant source of inspiration. We are honoured
to pay homage to their style."