STREET CLASH: Glamcanyon is for lovers

STREETCLASH has its downtime on the weekends, as you know. But that doesn't mean the party has to end. As part of a series of features on Street Fashion photographers around the world, STREETCLASH will be talking with some of our best contributors, as well as bringing you photos from other spots that aren't in the competition. So, it's my pleasure to start it all off with one of my favourite new blogs, Glamcanyon.

Glamcanyon was our NYC contributor for Round 2, knocked out by Copenhagen. But that's not stopping Katja, Queen of the canyon. Glamcanyon has since moved to Berlin and has now landed up in London. Here's what Katja's saying about things:::

Q: What do you do with your days and your nights?

A: To be honest, I don't like to reveal too much about my personal life. Just kidding. I just moved to London about two weeks ago since I'm going to do a MSc in psychology for a year. I therefore will be quite occupied with studying during the day but hopefully some time will fall off for taking pictures, drinking and dancing (my 3 favorite things). In the near future I will try myself as a journalist for a German fashion news agency and i've been commissioned to do several fashion shoots for online magazines.

Q: Berlin, NYC, and London. What's the difference in style?

A: New York is all about the label. I remember few people I photographed who did not wear at least one designer piece. Among their favorite brands right now are Marc Jacobs, Surface to Air and Ksubi. The New Yorker likes to dress comfortable but cool with a personal twist.

London is a lot more about looking original whatever it takes. Zebra costumes, dive masks, faces entirely covered in neon make up - all at 2 in the afternoon on a Monday. And the funny part is that no one even raises an eyebrow.

Berlin still may be the most tamed out of the bunch but is definately on its way forward. Berliners are a very laid back and unpretentious crowd which reflects in their outfits. Mostly comfortable dresses, shirts, pants, no print, earthy colors. There are many different fashion microcosmos in Berlin which turn out especially at night. Then you see 40's gentlemen, 50's pin ups, 80's lovers and a handful of new rave kids.

Q: If Glam Canyon were a real place, what kind of place would it be?

A: It would sparkle, no doubt. Everyone there would express themselves through art and fashion and there would be loads of good parties.

Q: Where is Katja and the Canyon heading? What's next?

A: Right now I'm doing a ton of things. I'm busy studying, I photograph a lot more fashion and glamour and of course there is Glamcanyon. I could become a psychologist. Or a star photographer, or maybe I'll assemble a team and turn Glamcanyon into a magazine.
Right now I very much feel like in the middle of an intersection and every street leads to a bright and exiting future. I'm just sort of waiting for the green light that indicates the best way.