I should have been keeping a running diary of all of my fashion week adventures, but the truth about FW is that there is NO TIME. There are days where I've gotten no sleep because of the stack of reviews I've had to write after attending shows all day and trying to navigate new cities. I've never been more stressed in my entire life, but I'm also having a fabulous time and meeting so many wonderful people.
Seeing SUNO - My favorite brand right now is an emerging design duo from NYC called SUNO. They are high-concept, high-fashion and, best of all, completely fair trade. They're the only ones doing this and doing it well.
Attending FNO with friends. We hit up the Catherine Malandrino store where I saw this floor model in a horrible (but hilarious) pose:
Running into the band Freelance Whales on the streets in SoHo. I was on my way to the Hotel Gansevoort to see Jonathan Cohen's new collection, but I was completely and utterly lost. Somewhere 9th turned into Hudson and I had no idea where I was. Outside of the Theory store, I had just kind of stopped and was looking around, trying to get my bearings. A very nice guy came up to me and asked me if I was okay. I asked him if he knew where the Hotel Gansevoort was. He told me no, but took out his phone to look it up. Three other guys approached us and asked what was going on. The guy on the phone explained to them that I was looking for the Hotel Gansevoort. I noticed they were all carrying gear and asked if they were in a band. The four of them smiled at me and told me they were in the band Freelance Whales. I was bowled over! I told them I loved their music, they pointed me in the right direction, and I ended up with a pretty great story out of it all.
Finally getting to meet Jonathan Cohen in person! He was so sweet, and so was his business partner, Sarah Laff. His collection was tremendously beautiful. There was one really diaphanous printed gown that I wanted to walk out of there with immediately. So glad I got to meet him!
Talking to Rumi Neely of Fashion Toast and her darling boyfriend, Colin, outside of the Mulberry 40th anniversary party.
Seeing Susie Bubble of Style Bubble looking vaguely irritated by how many people wanted to take her picture outside of Lincoln Center.
Attending the press tea with Emma Hill, the Creative Director of Mulberry at the new Mulberry store in SoHo. It was really beautifully appointed, and the decor came in the form of over 8,000 books that served as a backdrop to Mulberry's exquisite shoes and accessories.
Meeting up with Kelsey Self and Bethany Young of Oklahoma's Twentysomething Magazine. We went shopping and had dinner together at a Cafe in SoHo. It was a really lovely evening and I became convinced that I want to work with these ladies to bring better fashion to Oklahoma.
Coming across my favorite store. While shopping with Kelsey and Bethany, I came across an AllSaints in SoHo. I wanted absolutely everything. Loved the wall of Singer sewing machines that decorate the front part the store.
Coming across this street (which instantly reminded me of my lovely friend, Caitlin):
Resting up in a lovely, quiet space. After an exhausting afternoon, I found the Phaidon Store in SoHo and had a really lovely, relaxing hour of reading books and resting my feet. It was so tranquil in there that I didn't want to leave.
Stumbling across my favorite place! Kid Robot! Wanted everything! Especially these guys:
Attending the Mulberry 40th Birthday party at Skylight Studios in Manhattan. This event was glam to the max. There was a balloon artist, tasty drinks, delicious food, and celebrities galore. I was sitting on a blow-up chair and standing not two feet away from me was Rose Byrne. I also saw Michelle Trachtenberg (who complimented my leggings), Maggie Gyllenhaal, and rode the elevator with Alexander Skarsgard and 2 police officers (Skarsgard commented that it must be a good party if the cops had to show up). Also in attendance were Solange Knowles and Alexa Chung, but I never saw them. I also saw Kasabian play, and I have loved Kasabian for years! Got hit on by a guy who told me that he had two Emmys, that he was on television, and that I should "Google" him. Umm...
Partying with Saks Dubai. I attended a press event for Saks Fifth Avenue with press from Dubai/Lebanon and Saks Dubai. Met some really amazing people, like Amine Jreissati - the Fashion Director of Marie Claire Arabia and Sophia Serin - Editor of Emirates Woman. I really enjoyed talking to and hanging out with Carla, Dana and Joelle from Saks Dubai. We all took a meeting at Saks corporate, had a tour of Saks Fifth Avenue (I loved exploring the designer floor and 10022-SHOE - the shoe floor that is big enough to have its own zipcode!!) and then wined and dined at The Plaza Hotel afterward.
Oh yeah, and at the Plaza we went up to the Caudalie Spa, where we just happened to run into the creator of Caudalie, Mathilde Thomas. She was lovely, and she chatted with us at length about the brand. I was especially excited to meet her because Caudalie is one of my favorite skincare lines!
One of the best parts of the Saks press gathering was that they had hired a photographer to follow us on our ventures. He was snapping pictures the whole time, which had everyone thinking we were celebrities. It was really fun.
The whole thing was capped off by the fact that the very generous and incredibly lovely people at Saks gave us each a $500 gift certificate. I still haven't spent it! I don't know what to buy!
Brunching with my dear friend, Amanda Cross. She's an amazingly talented singer (you can catch her singing back-up for Chromeo). We've been good friends since high school. We met at the most amazing brunch spot ever, called Jane in SoHo. Had the best Bloody Mary of my life there.
Meeting and intervewing the jewelry designer Alanna Bess. She gave me this gorgeous ring!
Making it to the second row at Badgley Mischka.
Seeing Max Stein and Reece Solomon in person. The Reece Hudson presentation at MILK Studios was amazing. Loved it, and loved the bags!
Arriving in London to a huge stack of invites.
Going to the Mulberry show and seeing Kate Moss and Kristen Stewart on the front row. That show was the most fun ever.
Check back for more fashion week highlights. I'll try to keep you updated in my (very limited) spare time! In the mean time, you can catch all of my fashion week reviews here. Enjoy! I've been burning the midnight oil to write these. :)
New York Fashion Week highlights:
Seeing SUNO - My favorite brand right now is an emerging design duo from NYC called SUNO. They are high-concept, high-fashion and, best of all, completely fair trade. They're the only ones doing this and doing it well.
Attending FNO with friends. We hit up the Catherine Malandrino store where I saw this floor model in a horrible (but hilarious) pose:
Running into the band Freelance Whales on the streets in SoHo. I was on my way to the Hotel Gansevoort to see Jonathan Cohen's new collection, but I was completely and utterly lost. Somewhere 9th turned into Hudson and I had no idea where I was. Outside of the Theory store, I had just kind of stopped and was looking around, trying to get my bearings. A very nice guy came up to me and asked me if I was okay. I asked him if he knew where the Hotel Gansevoort was. He told me no, but took out his phone to look it up. Three other guys approached us and asked what was going on. The guy on the phone explained to them that I was looking for the Hotel Gansevoort. I noticed they were all carrying gear and asked if they were in a band. The four of them smiled at me and told me they were in the band Freelance Whales. I was bowled over! I told them I loved their music, they pointed me in the right direction, and I ended up with a pretty great story out of it all.
Finally getting to meet Jonathan Cohen in person! He was so sweet, and so was his business partner, Sarah Laff. His collection was tremendously beautiful. There was one really diaphanous printed gown that I wanted to walk out of there with immediately. So glad I got to meet him!
Talking to Rumi Neely of Fashion Toast and her darling boyfriend, Colin, outside of the Mulberry 40th anniversary party.
Seeing Susie Bubble of Style Bubble looking vaguely irritated by how many people wanted to take her picture outside of Lincoln Center.
Attending the press tea with Emma Hill, the Creative Director of Mulberry at the new Mulberry store in SoHo. It was really beautifully appointed, and the decor came in the form of over 8,000 books that served as a backdrop to Mulberry's exquisite shoes and accessories.
Meeting up with Kelsey Self and Bethany Young of Oklahoma's Twentysomething Magazine. We went shopping and had dinner together at a Cafe in SoHo. It was a really lovely evening and I became convinced that I want to work with these ladies to bring better fashion to Oklahoma.
Coming across my favorite store. While shopping with Kelsey and Bethany, I came across an AllSaints in SoHo. I wanted absolutely everything. Loved the wall of Singer sewing machines that decorate the front part the store.
Coming across this street (which instantly reminded me of my lovely friend, Caitlin):
Resting up in a lovely, quiet space. After an exhausting afternoon, I found the Phaidon Store in SoHo and had a really lovely, relaxing hour of reading books and resting my feet. It was so tranquil in there that I didn't want to leave.
Stumbling across my favorite place! Kid Robot! Wanted everything! Especially these guys:
Attending the Mulberry 40th Birthday party at Skylight Studios in Manhattan. This event was glam to the max. There was a balloon artist, tasty drinks, delicious food, and celebrities galore. I was sitting on a blow-up chair and standing not two feet away from me was Rose Byrne. I also saw Michelle Trachtenberg (who complimented my leggings), Maggie Gyllenhaal, and rode the elevator with Alexander Skarsgard and 2 police officers (Skarsgard commented that it must be a good party if the cops had to show up). Also in attendance were Solange Knowles and Alexa Chung, but I never saw them. I also saw Kasabian play, and I have loved Kasabian for years! Got hit on by a guy who told me that he had two Emmys, that he was on television, and that I should "Google" him. Umm...
Rose Byrne and Alexander Skarsgard (not my picture)
Kasabian (not my picture)
Partying with Saks Dubai. I attended a press event for Saks Fifth Avenue with press from Dubai/Lebanon and Saks Dubai. Met some really amazing people, like Amine Jreissati - the Fashion Director of Marie Claire Arabia and Sophia Serin - Editor of Emirates Woman. I really enjoyed talking to and hanging out with Carla, Dana and Joelle from Saks Dubai. We all took a meeting at Saks corporate, had a tour of Saks Fifth Avenue (I loved exploring the designer floor and 10022-SHOE - the shoe floor that is big enough to have its own zipcode!!) and then wined and dined at The Plaza Hotel afterward.
Scoping some Stella McCartney's at 10022-SHOE
Swanky Plaza Chandelier
Oh yeah, and at the Plaza we went up to the Caudalie Spa, where we just happened to run into the creator of Caudalie, Mathilde Thomas. She was lovely, and she chatted with us at length about the brand. I was especially excited to meet her because Caudalie is one of my favorite skincare lines!
One of the best parts of the Saks press gathering was that they had hired a photographer to follow us on our ventures. He was snapping pictures the whole time, which had everyone thinking we were celebrities. It was really fun.
The whole thing was capped off by the fact that the very generous and incredibly lovely people at Saks gave us each a $500 gift certificate. I still haven't spent it! I don't know what to buy!
Brunching with my dear friend, Amanda Cross. She's an amazingly talented singer (you can catch her singing back-up for Chromeo). We've been good friends since high school. We met at the most amazing brunch spot ever, called Jane in SoHo. Had the best Bloody Mary of my life there.
Meeting and intervewing the jewelry designer Alanna Bess. She gave me this gorgeous ring!
Making it to the second row at Badgley Mischka.
Seeing Max Stein and Reece Solomon in person. The Reece Hudson presentation at MILK Studios was amazing. Loved it, and loved the bags!
LFW Highlights (so far):
Arriving in London to a huge stack of invites.
Going to the Mulberry show and seeing Kate Moss and Kristen Stewart on the front row. That show was the most fun ever.
Check back for more fashion week highlights. I'll try to keep you updated in my (very limited) spare time! In the mean time, you can catch all of my fashion week reviews here. Enjoy! I've been burning the midnight oil to write these. :)
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