Karen Walker Spring 2010 The Village

Up at the crack of dawn, deciding what outfit will be best, and heading to KWs apartment for a last minute model fitting, on this day SHOW DAY! The Village is going to be the collection yet!

Production Week

An extremely efficient and stress-free (touch wood) season this September! And with one more sleep until show day, I cannot wait!
36 looks, 15 models, and one hell of a collection! The Village is going to rock your socks off!


Oh hey, and have a read of this....

Calvin Harris

Fantastic night out in Williamsburg last night!
Catching up with a dear friend from New Zealand, and a great DJ set from Calvin Harris!

FIT

In an attempt to give the money purse a break, yesterday I ventured into familiar territory...the fashion district, and stopped off at F.I.T (Fashion Institute of Technology).

They have a fantastic museum which this month had two interesting exhibits to investigate.
The first was Fashion & Politics and was an exploration of over 200 years of politics as expressed through fashion. Fashion has addressed such important themes as nationalism, feminism and ethnic identity, as well as significant events and subcultural movements.
The second featured the relatively unknown desginer Isabel Toledo.
Although she is little known to the general public, her work is greatly admired by members of the fashion community. As the late fashion journalist Amy Spindler once wrote, "Only great designers can dispense with themes and theatrics and let the work speak instead. Ms. Toledo does just that, letting fashion itself be the theme."

A great way to pass an hour or two of the day, NOT be spending up big in some department store, and learning a little more about the industry I am so passionate about!

Celebrate! She is back!

More reasons....

Just a few more reasons why I LOVE this cityviews like this
subway rides, where there is always something interesting happening
HOT NYC fireman!
Great food, great bars, good god!central park in the warmer months.....it helps staying one block away!

Hidden Gem

Wall Street, where fortunes are lost and gained on an hourly basis. Nestled in between this economic madness is an escape.
Stone street is hidden away amongst the hustle and bustle of the Financial District of Manhattan, and I discovered it last night with some New Yorkers.
A hidden gem even to locals that have lived here for many years, the vibe of the street is very european, very outdoorsy, very pub like.
Delicious food, beverage and conversation ensued and then true to New York life we befriended our sassy fun waitress who promptly invited us all to her going away party the following night.
I love this city!

Barneys New York Warehouse Sale - LAST DAYS

First thing Sunday this is where I will be heading!
Look out crazy bargain hunters, I'm in town now, and ready to spend up a storm!

Taking Another Bite

Well after 22 hours of somewhat improved travel plans (they upgraded me to PREMIUM economy ha), I have arrived at last!

And boy does it look even better than ever!

NEW YORK here I come

Tonight the dancefloor is my domain, attending a Spring Fling inspired party night.
Tomorrow, in the wee hours of the morning, and hopefully hangover free....I will be on that jetplane heading to one of my favourite cities in the world!
I cannot wait to be back and see all my amazing friends and colleagues again!

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