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Alix Bancourt

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Alix Bancourt is a fashion blogger who goes by the name The Cherry Blossom Girl.[1] She is based in Paris, France. The title of Bancourt's blog, The Cherry Blossom Girl, comes from the French band Air's song "Cherry Blossom Girl".[2] Her blog is written in French and translated to English by Victoria Morrison.[1]

Bancourt is a fashion school graduate who interned for Chloé and Alexander McQueen before starting her site in 2007.[3] Her style is known for its use of pastels, flower prints and whimsical colors.[citation needed] Bancourt designs most of the clothing she wears.[1][4] In 2010, photographer Scott Schuman took a picture of Bancourt during Paris Fashion Week that Crate & Barrel later used in a marketing campaign.[1][5]

Bancourt has released a lingerie line, entitled "Miranda", in collaboration with Etam.[2][6]

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  1. ^ a b c d Teen Vogue Blogger of the Moment http://www.teenvogue.com/style/blogs/fashion/2008/06/blogger-of-the-moment-the-cher.html
  2. ^ a b Bancourt, Alix (2007). "About". The Cherry Blossom Girl. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  3. ^ Unknown (2011). "Young and Posh". Glamour. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  4. ^ Bowerbank, Kelly (November 2009). "Rise of the E-Con: The Internet Style Icon". The Guardian.
  5. ^ Apartment Therapy:Blogging...The Cherry Blossom Girl http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/blogging/bloggingthe-cherry-blossom-girl-078181
  6. ^ Richard (February 15, 2012). "Another Mystery from Cherry Blossom Girl". Lingerie Talk.
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