From her Teen Vogue and People's Revolution internships (documented rigorously on MTV’s hit scripted reality series "The Hills") to her turn as a Diane von Furstenberg publicist-turned-real-life fashion designer on "The City," Whitney Port has long been in the public eye. She has also had a prime seat at the fashion industry's proverbial table.
The designer of fashion line Whitney Eve and star of "The City" is always the most stylish one on the red carpet or the reality TV screen.
That’s why she was a perfect candidate to serve on eBay’s new Fashion LookBook Style Panel.
The LookBook, a new shoppable style gallery showcasing new, vintage, designer, and brand name clothing, shoes, and accessories found on eBay, is a celebration of personal style. Shoppers are invited to upload photos of themselves wearing their favorite fashion finds and tag up to three items featured in their look. Tagged items are linked to similar live listings on eBay Fashion, based on category, style and brand, inspiring fashion enthusiasts to share, shop and explore. The eBay Fashion LookBook community will also be tapped to determine the shopper who exhibits the best personal style by voting for outfits featured in the LookBook; participants can share submissions with friends and family via email and social media networks to spread the word and encourage voting.
As a Lookbook panelist, Port will work with Elise Loehnen, Editor at Large of Lucky magazine; Annabel Tollman, Celebrity Stylist and eBay Fashion Contributor; our very own Meredith Barnett, Editorial Director of The Inside Source; and Karen Bard, eBay Trend Expert to select the best look out of the top 25 reader favorites. (The gal—or guy!—behind the winning look will receive a $5,000 eBay shopping spree and other prizes.)
Port's innate sense of style and industry experience make her a more-than-qualified judge. We recently chatted with Port about her own eBay shopping habits and what she’s loving about fall fashion.
The Inside Source: Why did you decide to get involved with eBay's LookBook?
Whitney Port: I’m passionate about personal style and like that the focus is on who you are, not the current trend.
TIS: The LookBook is all about street style. Which cities do you think have the best street style and why?
WP: Definitely Tokyo, New York City and London. These cities know what’s happening before everywhere else and they take chances.
TIS: Aside from street style, what are your other sources of fashion inspiration?
WP: I find inspiration in fashion magazines and also love reading WhoWhatWear.com.
TIS: What trends are you coveting at the moment? Please list your five favorite fall fashion trends.
WP:
1. Right now, I’m loving velvet; there’s a great pair of pants by Alexander Wang I have my eye on.
2. Penny loafers
3. Animal prints
4. Jean on jean
5. Socks with heels
TIS: What's the one fashion item you can't live without right now—the item you find yourself turning to over and over?
WP: If I had to pick something, it would definitely be a pair of Genetic skinny jeans.
TIS: Are you an eBay addict? What kinds of things do you tend to buy?
WP: I tend to always buy accessories, like a bag or piece of jewelry.
TIS: What was your favorite eBay purchase of all-time?
WP: My favorite all-time eBay purchase is actually my first eBay purchase—a metallic baby blue Gucci bag. I absolutely love it!
TIS: What would be your dream eBay find?
WP: It would be a dream to find a Chanel suit; it's just so classic.
TIS: We know you are a designer in your own right. What are the key looks for the fall season for your collection?
WP: This fall, you’ll find lots of velvet, fun shoulder embellishments, metallics and oversized tuxedo jackets in my fall collection.
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