The day has come. I’m about to enter my first show of New York City Fashion Week. Gulp. I walk in nervous.
I don’t know what to expect. Will I be deemed an outsider or scowled upon?
Will I be branded a “fashion victim” by the who’s who of the fashion world?
I haven’t the faintest idea what will come of this endeavor.
All I can do is take a deep breath and jump in.
Ready. Set. Go.
Don’t worry! This story has a happy ending!
I not only survived my first fashion show, but I survived my first Fashion Week – and without a scratch on me!
I attended eight runway shows and three presentations–a total of 11 events. That’s not bad for a New York Fashion Week newbie.
My job was to observe the shows and take notes, photographs and video footage. After the shows, I would write an article on each one and send them to my editor in chief.
For my first fashion week, I was given the opportunity to work with LOLO Magazine as a freelancer. I was ecstatic!
The whole experience was a major blessing. I still can’t believe I was given this opportunity!
Now, on to the good stuff.
I know you are all wondering about the details. Well, have no fear, fashion lovers. Hop in and let me take you on a visual journey.
The Reem Acra Spring 2013 show took me straight to a fantasy world. Dresses waltzed down the runway with such grace you could literally see jaws dropping. Reem Acra’s collection used silks, satins and chiffons to create a romantic breath of fresh air. Her show was the most glamourous show I saw all Fashion Week.
Joanna Mastroianni’s Spring 2013 collection took a more eccentric turn. With bright colors, bold patterns and sky-high stilettos, this collection screamed for our attention. I fell in love with the powerful, bold colors and textures she displayed with artist-like perfection. Joanna Mastroianni knew how to keep the audience wanting more.
Erin Barr, a fairly new designer, went retro with her spring 2013 presentation. With a 50s inspired Mad Men-like aesthetic, the vintage lover in me was rejoicing. I fell in love within minutes of viewing this collection. It seemed like every piece in Erin Barr’s collection was wearable for the typical woman. Erin Barr even designed a chic grayscale gown made of jersey T-shirt fabric! How cool is that? The collection with its chic cuts, retro vibes and all around wearability was the perfect end to my day of shows.
Fashion Week was an amazing opportunity that only usually happens once in a person’s life. I feel so blessed to have been invited and involved with New York Fashion Week’s Spring 2013 Shows. Who knows, maybe I will be back this February for Fall/Winter 2013 Fashion Week. Until then, I’ll be dreaming of gowns and glamour.