by Victoria Green

Influence is a coffee table must have for every fashionista! The cover was shot by internationally famous photographer Rankin and the book is designed by renowned book-designer Rodrigo Corral and edited by fashion and arts writer Derek Blasberg. The book oozes style from cover to cover, a somewhat bold statement you may think but the sheer photography and industry interviews contained in this book make it a must have.

Ashley sets the scene from the outset in her introduction: “The book you are holding in your hands is comprised of conversations my sister and I have had with artists, designers, photographers, writers, and personalities who come from different backgrounds, industries, age groups, and points of view. … It’s my hope each one will remain a constantly evolving conversation that will continue to influence every project that I do – and perhaps by reading, you will be similarly affected by these interviews too.”

The interviews in Influence are open and insightful provoking answers that give you a real feel for the designers. Karl Lagerfeld, Marghertia Missioni and Diane von Furstenberg are just some of the A-list designers under the spotlight covering a plethora of topics from inspiration to personal philosophies. If you’re looking to find out how these top designers managed to make it you will find some of your answers here. See below for a full list of all people interviewed.

The presentation of this book is as important as the content. The photography is a treat including intricate close ups of Louboutin heels, Chanel sunglasses and Dior fashion show images. Mary-Kate & Ashley treat us to some personal photography of pieces they own and original sketches by Nicolas Ghesquiere and polaroids from Eddie Vedder. This book is a visual treat!

Who was interviewed?

A full Peter Beard (Artist),Alexandre de Betak (Fashion Show Producer),Bob Colacello (Writer), David Collins (Interior Designer),George Condo (Artist), Francisco Costa (Fashion Designer),Diane von Furstenberg (Fashion Designer), John Galliano (Fashion Designer), Lazaro Hernandez & Jack McCollough (Fashion Designers), Lauren Hutton (Model), Karl Lagerfeld (Fashion Designer), Peter Lindbergh (Photographer)Christian Louboutin (Shoe Designer), Margherita Missoni (Fashion Designer), Robert Lee Morris (Jewelry Designer), Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, Jack Pierson (Artist), Richard Prince (Artist),Terrgy Richardson (Photographer), Giambattista Valli (Fashion Designer), Evan Yurman (Jewelry Designer

About the Author

Victoria Green is a Freelance Journalist and Online Content Manager with over 7 years of experience. Currently Editor and Content Manager for Microsoft’s health website based in the UK and winner of Microsoft’s Recognition Award 2010, for outstanding contribution to the business. Her published work spans across numerous fields such as: fashion, lifestyle, health, music, celebrity & travel. She has a passion for consumer writing and as a result has a personal blog and freelances for MSN Life & Style. Victoria runs a 90,000 strong community and Twitter following of over 1,000 which makes her a self-confessed social media junkie! Victoria has worked on fashion pieces for fashion week, Levi, Gossard and Sass & Bide.

Available for freelance commissions worldwide. She can be reached by email on victoria2106@hotmail.co.uk, her blog can be viewed at www.victoriasarahgreen.com.

Victoria can also be found tweeting at twitter.com/Victoriafash1on.