What Gemma Correll wore today

31.03.2012
A new book from illustrator and pug enthusiast offers readers the chance to keep a fashion journal where their own drawings sit alongside Gemma's charmingly simple creations.

We caught up with Gemma fresh from drawing at the Pick Me Up show at Somerset House, London to find out more about the book.

DA: So what made you want to do What I Wore Today?

GC: "Originally, it was a personal project. I enjoy documenting my (pretty mundane) life in images and annotations, whether it's the things I have seen, overheard or eaten. I'm not hugely into fashion but I can appreciate a well put-together outfit, so I enjoy looking at street style blogs.

"One day, while drawing in my sketchbook, I decided to combine these two ideas and draw my outfit. I posted the result on and it was quite popular, so I set up a group where other people could do the same thing and submit drawings of their outfits. The group grew in popularity and became a , too. I am particularly interested in interactive books, so wanted to create a journal, which the reader could fill."