ATTENTION JAK & JIL READERS//
DEAR JAK & JIL READERS,
BEFORE I BEGIN POSTING IMAGES FROM PARIS FASHION WEEK, I WANTED TO MAKE A SHORT STATEMENT AND I WOULD HIGHLY APPRECIATE IT IF EVERY ONE OF YOU WHO READS THIS BLOG TAKES IT INTO CONSIDERATION. I DON’T MODERATE THE COMMENTS THAT MUCH ON THIS BLOG BECAUSE IN ALL FAIRNESS I WANTED TO WELCOME ALL CRITICISM OF ALL SORTS. IN AN EFFORT TO BE FAIR TO ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO VOLUNTARILY ALLOW ME TO PHOTOGRAPH THEM AND POST THEIR PICTURE ON MY BLOG, I’D LIKE TO PUT AN END TO ALL OF THE HARSH AND NEGATIVE COMMENTS. I CREATED THIS BLOG TO CELEBRATE FASHION, NOT TO PUBLICLY PUT SOMEONE’S IMAGE OUT THERE TO BE NEGATIVELY JUDGED. YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO YOUR NEGATIVITY, JUST NOT HERE ON JAK & JIL BLOG. THANK YOU.
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POSTED 30/09/2009
September 30th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
I love all of your photos and applaud all of our fellow ‘fashionistas’ who are bold and innovative enough to dress with their hearts and impress us! Keep up the fabulous work. Photos please!!!!!!!
September 30th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Why at all leave a message if it’s not positive?
BTW, fantaboulous blog!
September 30th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
You’re absolutely right!!! I don’t comment often even if I’m a daily reader so I have never read the negative and harsh comments you are talking about but this is an attitude I just can’t understand.
September 30th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
AMEN. If we all loved everything, we’d all look exactly the same!
Negativity is such a waste of energy.
September 30th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Completely right !! One….
http://fashioneptunes.blogspot.com
September 30th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Amen.
September 30th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
you are so right!
September 30th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
i’ve never left a comment. but how bout constructive criticism? obviosuly some are just insulting, but i do read some really informative ones once in a while.
September 30th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Yeah, people love to leave nasty comments. It is pretty strange.
Check out my Chanel necklace @ http://www.fashionsnag.com
September 30th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
I second that. I totally respect you for this post and you are 100% right. [.P.O.W.E.R. .O.N.]
September 30th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
September 30th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
HERE HERE
i think your blog is sick and i love your updates
your amazing
its all about fashion and if people are gonna be negative, fuck them
xxx
BIG LOVE
September 30th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
well said!
September 30th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
I agree with you.
I prefer only comment if I like or love the picture. This is my philosophy with your blog and all the others.
For me blogs are a way to share feelings and thoughts with people that are also crazy for fashion. I like the good vibrations that all of us put on this.
Why people waste time judging the others? I don´t understand it…
I love your blog! I read it every day! It makes me happy.
Keep in it!!
Besos desde Barcelona!
xx
September 30th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Hi Tommy,
First I’d like to say that I’m a fan of your blog and the great images you choose to share with us. Great stuff.
However, I feel disappointed by the announcement above.
This is not because I come here to post nasty comments about people. Infact I have never commented on your blog before. But I feel that asking visitors to only say pleasant things will make for a pretty dull and sycophantic read.
Fashion is fun and sometimes silly and people should be able to express what they feel is good and/or bad about it.
Its a shame that some people feel the need to be nasty for the sake of nastiness, I agree, but what’s the point in only writing lovely things about an industry that already takes itself too seriously??
If people can’t express they’re honest thoughts on this site it stops being a blog and becomes one very long advertising campaign.
I hope that won’t happen.
September 30th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
I read your blog daily and sorry for not comment often. I love your photos that capture all the heights of fashion.
I totally agree that negative comments are waste of energy.
Please, please photos!!!!
Love your blog!
September 30th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
hi tommy! i met you this past summer in hk through declan. (i was the one with the alaias) i just saw declan in ny last week and he will be going to paris next week (how i wish he would pack me in his suitcase!)
i am so glad they’re featuring your photos on style.com!!! needless to say, I LOVE YOUR PHOTOS!!!
keep up the great work!!
September 30th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
i dont understand how anyone could post anything bad about your blog! Its INCREDIBLE!
keep up the great work!
http://littlemissblackandwhite.blogspot.com/
September 30th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Good for you. I’m so sick of people lashing out at others on the internet. 9 out 10 times the author of the comment would never be so ballsy/rude in real life.
September 30th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Amen!
http://www.lilisfashion.com/
September 30th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Well said!!!
If its not to compliment, just be quiet, right?
September 30th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Cannot agree more!
Respect individuality, and be nice:)
September 30th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Good & Bravo!
September 30th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
i agree with you totally!!
and love this blog of course <3
http://mode-moi-selle.blogspot.com/
September 30th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
I think your images are picture-perfect, they are fabulous! No one can do better than you Tommy. I love your blog and visit religiously. Just do your thing!!
http://eiffelinseoul.blogspot.com/
September 30th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Jak&jil blog is great i love & respect the images you display daily from around the world from paris to newyork to london i love all the candids thanks for the everylasting timeless images
for those who care to add me as a friend on myspace place do so
http://www.myspace.com/fashion191
September 30th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Kudos to you for taking that under control.
Waiting with baited breath for pictures as usual!
xo.
Madeleinelouise
http://www.wekilledcouture.com
September 30th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Beautiful photographs.Thank you for what you do! Definitely can do w/o the negativity….this is a forum for expression in fashion.
September 30th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
I Agree !!!!!
September 30th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Here here!! Anyone who has the guts to wear outfits worthy of you camera lens deserve nothing but applause.
September 30th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Well said! I would never say something bad about somebodies image, even if it wasn’t to my tastes. I would feel hurt if I saw a street picture of myself and it had negative results.
Your images truly celebrate positive fashion and it’s clear that any negative views that have been portrayed are not that of yours
September 30th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Whoa, I love you for this. There’s a difference between making a critique and just being plain rude! Keep on taking amazing pictures, you rock xoxo
September 30th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
thats a great statement!
its not about negaitvity, its about HOW you say things.
September 30th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
constructive critisism? as if style and fashion is a technical skill? what the hell is this.
September 30th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
I’ve never commented before nor even LOOKED at the comments, and I’m so sorry to hear that people have been negative about your photo subjects. I think they all look fabulous, and I thank you and them for being so inspirational.
September 30th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Great post. I usually don’t read comments, just enjoy your posts and your enthusiasm…. and very thrilled about all your success. It’s unsettling to see that things got to a point where you had to post that. It was a great post, in the right spirit and hopefully will weed out bad energy from such a happy creation. Keep up all the great work!
September 30th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
darling, if anything they are just jealous because you are the most fabulous fashion photographer on this planet…the reasoning for ther nastiness is most likely either
A. they want to steal your thunder, which would obviously be a fail.
or
B. they want to be part of the select and beautiful few that are worthy of your shooting.
i personally want to thank you for bringing such gorgeousness to all of us…the world is a much more stylish place grace à vous.
btw…we met briefly outside of alexander wang’s fall 2009 show last year. Naturally becuase you were ogling all over Dree Hemingway im sure you wouldn’t remember but anyways…I saw him at Fashion Night Out (along with Natasha, Hanne and Magdelena) and I wore this shirt I made that said “WANNA WANG” with my sketch of a girl in his mesh microdress and his fringe platforms on lying willingly on a bed. They all LOVED it…so keep your out out for my shirt…and me in your future snapping exploits.
xx,
mlle. mode
http://www.breakfastatbarneys.blogspot.com
September 30th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
WELL SAID TOMMY!
K.
September 30th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Hi! i’m a reader from Chile. i’ve been following u for a while & i’m in love with your pictures & your knowings about fashion…
i really stand for what u posted, u’re absolutely right, fashion is a celebration, is fun & normally quite friendly…
xx
September 30th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
TOTALLY AGREE! Even if you dislike the style of the person who appears on the picture then you don’t go a comment something negative, that’s awful. I’m loving your job on style.com amazing! Have fun and good luck! Ciao.
September 30th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
i have commented on this blog and am not aware of reading any negative comments before. maybe once in a while someone says something funny about an image that is posted, and lets face it, not everything is always beautiful, in fact, some of your blog photos can be pretty controversial, no?
isn’t that part of your talent? making images that can be gorgeous, shocking, avant guard?
blogs are interesting to me because of the diverse readership and varied opinions. why not embrace that? you certainly are getting a lot of acclaim in the industry for your talent. why not just keep the blog open to both adoration and criticism?
September 30th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
well put… I’m all for freedom of expression, but there is NO need to be nasty about anyone… it’s not politics, it’s fashion.
September 30th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Jak&Jil’s pictures are just so inspiring that I wouldnt think there’s nothing negative about them.
Fashion is about being open to new and different things, and it is to be admired the courage of others to be themselves and create their own style, and that’s what makes them even more interesting.
September 30th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
I agree with your statement for the most part. No one should be intentionally mean and hurtful to others. On the other hand, a little harmless wit is not a bad thing, especially when you’ve photographed a particularly “out there” fashion. Let’s have a little fun here too! The subject should’nt take themselves too seriously.
September 30th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
I agree! There is always something positive to say, and always something negative. But I always find the positive because that’s what’s giving good spirit. There are an awful lot of negative people out there and it’s easy to say bad stuff about others, but I love being open minded and see the good things in other people. Hear hear Tommy! Love your blog!!!
September 30th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
having to ask people to be nice is a god dammed shame. i am all for being kind and pleasant and having to ask that of people is quite sad, really.
i find it does no one any good to trash someone online or in person.
if you cannot be nice, bugger off!
i love this blog and all of the wonderful-ness that it has.
thank you for trying to keep it clean and tidy…and nice!
love and kisses
September 30th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
i think there’s a difference from making a critique, and then the people that are just plain NASTY. it’s so unnecessary. ive had it happen before on my blog. and i think the best thing to do is say look you’re entitled to your opinion, but out of respect to the people that kindly allow me to take their pictures, im choosing not to post your comment.
good job for stating your point of view
September 30th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
I strongly agree on this. We can all have our opinions on things but there’s no point attacking people or saying bad things.
Keep up the good work~!
September 30th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
I have only been following this blog for a few weeks and what I love about it is the positive energy here. So much of fashion is about being a brand/designer snob, about being exclusionary, about one-upping the next person, that it’s easy to fall into a lot of negativity. In fact, i myself used to write a blog that was all about other peoples fashion mishaps. But then I realized that instead of celebrating fashion, I was doing the opposite. It didn’t make you feel good to read it. Instead of inspiring you, it just drags you down. Anyway, I stopped that blog because I came to realize that i spent way too much energy making fun of peoples flaws!
It doesn’t surprise me that you have had to post this statement. I’m glad you did. Thanks tommy for one of the most inspiring and positive fashion influences!
September 30th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
I totally agree with you. I haven’t seen a bad outfit in this blog. keep the good job.
October 1st, 2009 at 12:14 am
well…i just posted a bad comment. but it was only cause i hadn’t read this post. so: sorry! although, if nothing negative is ever said, isn’t it a bit boring to just see a thousand comments just saying: amazing! awesome! i want these shoes!? these being said, i love ur blog, it really is great, congratulations!
October 1st, 2009 at 12:31 am
i understand your demand and i understand that tastes differ. i sometimes find style of the people on your photos awesome and sometimes bad. that’s just how it is, but i admit, harsh criticism is much too much
October 1st, 2009 at 12:42 am
Thank god I’m not reading this crap (a.k.a. comments). Comments are out. If someone wants to share his opinion, write a blog.
Ta-da!
October 1st, 2009 at 1:10 am
Oh Tommy. It saddens me to see that you have had to post about this but you have every right to say what you need to say to maintain a level of appreciation and decency on this blog. You are fantastic and the images you capture are beautiful. Your love and passion shine through always.
October 1st, 2009 at 1:51 am
Agreed! its sad that it had to come to that… blogs like your bring so much inspiration to us fashion followers each day, its a shame a few odd people can ruin it with their negativity.
Thankyou for what you do and the little joys you bring us everyday in the form of your pictures!
We all love Jak & Jil
Make Lemonade x
http://reverie-em.blogspot.com/
October 1st, 2009 at 2:37 am
Dear Tommy,
I posted a comment (albeit constructive) a while back when you phtographed Yolanda Sacristin of Spanish Vogue. The comment I left did not critisise Yolanda per se but was more directed towards the publication she edits. I hope your statement does not extend to CONSTRUCTIVE CRITISISIM but rather extends ONLY to those rather barbed, harsh and unwarranted negetive comments some of your readers leave?
The delicious thrill of fashion is not just for ‘air heads’ Tommy! So please lets let critisisim reign albeit of the more intellectual form thereof.
THank you.
Hogan.
October 1st, 2009 at 6:27 am
I am not a hater
i am a lover of your fabulous blog
keep it up pleaseee ?
it’s so refreshing and so gorgeous …. it’s why we love fashion : it’s inspiring, free, original , creative and sometimes funny and your blog reflects this , without the dramas and gossip.
Bravo !
October 1st, 2009 at 7:55 am
Of course constructive criticism is o.k, but those that leave nasty comments just for the sake of it are just rather pathetic. It’s the same on any blog/website …. Generally it just stems from jealousy! Must be hard for people who are sat at home or in their office cubicle looking at pics of fashion people waltzing around Paris/Milan/London/NY looking fabulous … I hate jealousy, it’s such a negative trait!
October 1st, 2009 at 7:59 am
I totally agree, and thanks yet another time for your wonderful work, and your lovely spirit in sharing it with us!
October 1st, 2009 at 8:01 am
BRAVO! well said- we simply adore your blog and your work- keep it up!!!
October 1st, 2009 at 8:32 am
Amen to that Tommy!
October 1st, 2009 at 9:10 am
Totally agree with MAYA!
What the aim of your statement,Tommy? some of fashion stars don’t like comments and complain to you??Why we cannot speak but they can do. it’s not honest!may be some of them offend me with their look or outfit (true, very sometimes) But it’s not time to restrict freedom of speech if it’s fashion and everything else!!!!!
p.s. it’s your blog i just say that is disapointed me
stuff quality will decrease consequently
i will not read your blog any more…(
October 1st, 2009 at 9:21 am
i totally agree with you tommy. love your blog and negativity should not be shared by readers in response to your (and your subjects’) generosity.
keep snapping.
October 1st, 2009 at 10:41 am
I have been following your blog since the first post. I love it. Love it. Love it. Love it. I have also read some of the spirited debates that have taken place in the commentary section of your blog. Sometimes, it does get rough. But I have to say, I agree with Maya and a few others who made the point that while nastiness is totally uncool, there shouldn’t be anything wrong with a witty comment or sharing an opinion, even if it differs from the general consensus and isn’t laden with compliments. While nastiness and harshness are totally unacceptable, I don’t think that “niceness” for the sake of it is good. Nor is commentary that is totally devoid of wit or interest. Especially about fashion, which is supposed to incite dialogue. Even Vogue, Elle, W and Sartorialist publish the negative comments that they receive about their content. That said, I will never stop visiting your blog. Have loved it from the beginning and that will not change, even if the comments become a bit saccharine.
October 1st, 2009 at 11:02 am
Dahling, your photos are always grand.
It is just that both the unassuming and the pretentious people (and all in between) in them show themselves to be vain *and* human, not photoshopped. Consequently they are prone to error of judgement, sloppiness, wardrobe malfunctions and misinformed fashion choices – like the rest of us!! That’s why they get bitch slapped every now and then. Hm I contradict myself there: trying to be “fashionable” equals being misinformed imo. Looking good is about making the right choices for your body from the huge and neverending back catalog of designer and non-designer creativity (insert applause for 6 yr old shoes here), not squeezing yourself in ‘the latest yet unattainable for you sorry little humans this and that’ because you declared it hot in your own magazine, noris it judging people’s personality by their dress size or the height of their stompy killing heels.
So well, if you want feathers up your bum: here they are, and well-deserved. If you don’t want ‘negativity’ : snort. Are you that insecure about your work? Or are the people you picture insecure? Hell no, so forgive the scum of the earth for not waxing lyrical about something as subjective as taste or lack thereof. And now I fiddle with my cuffs and say: carry on.
October 1st, 2009 at 12:42 pm
I’ve always thought that if someone gives you a hard time or acts out or perpetually maintains an attitude of sorts, they must be truly suffering inside.
It doesn’t necessarily remedy the situation, but it definitely helps to know there is a blackness somewhere that might be feeding the negativity–completely unrelated to your blog or the people featured on your blog.
I completely agree with you. If it cannot be constructive criticism, it absolutely does not belong. I think it admirable that you spoke out on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves.
This. blog. rocks.
All the best,
betsy
October 1st, 2009 at 5:19 pm
I TOTALLY agree with Maya, Alexandrina, The Photodiarist and Rose (loved your comment btw, made me laugh). Are these “fashion icons” so insecure that a random person commenting a little harshly on your blog will hurt them? I think that 2034 comments saying “omg, amazing shoes, she’s gorgeous” also have a negative influence on the quality of your blog. What’s the point of being sweet just to be sweet? I like your photos and your blog, and thank you for your work. But I think fashion isn’t that important; at least not more important than freedom of speech. And I’m tired of people believing they like an outfit just because they’re seeing it on their screen… criticism is what keeps us alive.
October 1st, 2009 at 7:25 pm
BRAVO, J&J!
those who criticize others’ daring fashion statements usually wish they themselves had the nerve to wear something either
a) so on-point, fashion wise
b) so outrageous
or it is just sheer jealousy.
Let’s stop the criticism and start applauding the risks people take, and the freedom personal style allows for self-expression.
October 1st, 2009 at 10:46 pm
I can’t believe how anyone could find anythign bad in the gorgeous people you photograph!
juliet xxx
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:17 am
I totally agree with Agathe above ^
October 2nd, 2009 at 6:16 am
Interesting argument some of the other comments have brought up. What is that fine line between harsh and constructive? You seem to blend it a little bit. But we’ll see how this new negative comment ban goes. Because as one commenter said, it is a little boring to read 500 comments all saying the same thing and praising the person as if they’re a demi god. I mean, it’s fashion, not brain surgery. Mindless admiration 100% of the time isn’t exactly inspiring or constructive.
October 3rd, 2009 at 8:30 am
i love your blog. and it’s YOUR BLOG so you can do whatever you want here, but, i was wondering why i can’t critisize this or that fashion people… why? because THEY live for this: critisize another clothes, designers colections and how ordinary people choose their own staff. and worst, thinking that they can wear everything they want because they are are fashion royalty(hello?!)…
October 3rd, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Well said,Tommy!!
AND I love this blog. I do think fashion people can get lost in their bubble and with the glass fogged from all the air kissing get lost.
Knowledgeable criticism should be welcomed, lest the thin skinned get their couture feelings hurt.
October 5th, 2009 at 6:25 am
Well,
When you’re talking about negativity, is that insults? or only criticism in a right way?
Because, you know, some bad critics are welcome to evoluate in your work.
Not everyone can think ALL your work is fabulous!
October 5th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
LAME. It’s your site–comments aren’t a must. But you may as well not allow comments if you’re going to tell people what they can and can’t say. Jesus, fashion people are all such pussies
October 6th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
I agree Tommy! Why be lame when you can be positive?