Daily Front Row

2012 February 20

Have A Little Cognac

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We've seen her at shows for years, and finally had the guts to go up to the colorful journalist from the Long Island Exchange to say hello! Meet Cognac "like the brandy" Wellerlane from Cognac's Corner and The Long Island Exchange.com. 

 

How many views does the Long Island Exchange have?

About ten thousand views per day. 

 

For those not familiar...

It's an online newspaper all about Long Island. They get an enormous amount of traffic. When you google Long Island schools, car dealerships,and  restaurants, they come up right away. They cover everything you need to know about what's going on in Long Island. 

 

What shows do you cover during Fashion Week?

I go to all of them. I pick the ones that I think are most important, and that's what I write about. I do other things, too. I interview celebrities on the red carpet, go to  charity events, and cover movie premieres. I also interview people that make a difference in the world.

 

Thoughts on the Alexander Wang show?

It was very nice. All the shows are fabulous. I can't really get into too much about each show because right now it's all a blur. I have to look back at my coverage to give you a sincere answer about that.

 

Of course. Do people ever deny you access to shows because you're not mainstream?

I get denied backstage. Some people are so huge that they only want to accommodate Vogue or somebody like that. I don't have a problem getting into shows.

 

Who's your style icon?

I go for old Hollywood. I go for Marilyn Monroe, Jane Mansfield, and Jean Harlow--all the hot blondes. 

 

Would you ever want to move into primetime? Entertainment Tonight, perhaps?

Absolutely. I don't know if they'd get me. They're kinda corporate. I think I'm a little out there for them. I'd have to tone down my look and I wouldn't want to. Though I'd like to be on primetime TV. Oh, Hello, Debbie! (Woman comes up to Cognac. They hug!) This is Debbie Dickinson, Janice's sister. 

 

Chic: What do you do Debbie?

Debbie: I'm a top supermodel, and I'm an actor. I just had a film come out called The Co-Op. It just went on IMBD. I also have a PR company. I'm Debbie Dickinson! 

 

Ok... Let's get back to chatting, Cognac! How was Prabal's show?

I went to all the shows, but it's very difficult to remember right now because it's all a blur! I'm very anxious about going to Zang Toi. He's my favorite designer. 

 

What do you get from a Zang show?

It's drop dead gorgeous. Hold that, stop that, it's just wow. Super glam luxury.

 

If you had to pick between Zang or Jason Wu?

Zang Toi! Without a doubt! That's more my style. 

 

Are the editors nice to you?

They are. They tell me they love my look.