Twitter and Joe Zee

Elle magazine and Joe Zee get an A+ in my book for they way they utilize twitter. Let's talk Elle first. Like most news sources, Elle simply posts whenever a new article/blogpost goes up on its Elle News Blog, which is no different than what Fashionista, The New York Times and others do with Twitter. But Joe Zee's twitter brings almost 1000 fellow tweeters (up from 215 followers just yesterday or the day before) much closer to the Paris coutoure shows. And close is close, Joe is letting his followers know about everything from the seating (couches at Chanel) to the flowers Karl Lagerfeld sent his way. Oh yeah, he shows pics from the shows too, also with his own commentary.

Ugh! Wished Gucci made drip-dry wool suits. Now headed to Givenchy show in a grey turned polka-dotted, rain-splattered one. - about 23 hours ago

Killer boots at Givenchy! Lace-up knee-highs with an open toe! Chic but please don't wear them to the airport with me. - about 22 hours ago

Dear Karl: I apologize in advance but when your show starts in 2 hours, my head will be in Paris but my heart will be with the King of Pop. - about 21 hours ago

http://twitpic.com/9m77k - Arrived to beautiful white room for Chanel with plush sofas for seats. This comfortable, I may never leave. - about 19 hours ago

http://twitpic.com/9ocz8 - At Plaza Athenee where Versace is what couture should be. An elegant presentation of 13 exquisite dresses. - about 3 hours ago

Overheard at JPG: inspiration will be Old Hollywood. Seating is divided into old movie studios. I'm in RKO Pictures. - about 1 hour ago

Stifling hot in here. JPG's girls are handing out fattening ice cream bars covered in chocolate! At a couture show! Oh the sweet irony! - about 1 hour ago

Yup, Old Hollywood at JPG. Tons of siren gowns, killer trenches, luscious furs, sharp suits and even a Barbarella bodysuit or two. - 18 minutes ago