Last September, I shared photos from some of my favorite shows that I watched online. Luckily, this year I was able to actually attend the Leanne Marshall show. And I gotta tell ya, it was amazing! It was by far my favorite show of the week. Her style is just so ethereal and feminine. Blew my mind!
Be Prepared
I had already read so much about fashion week, so going into it, I knew that I didn't want to overwhelm myself with RSVP'ing to too many shows. I also knew that I wanted to make sure I had time to eat and that I packed some comfortable shoes.- RSVP to everything you get invited to and then narrow down your schedule
- Give yourself time to eat (even if it's just street vendor food)
- Don't feel the need to wear high heels. Sneakers and chic flats go a long way
I wore this Behno jumpsuit for the Day One shows. You might remember it from here. Come back next week for full outfit posts of what I wore on my second day at NYFW.
Seating & Timing
When you RSVP, the shows will say to arrive 30 minutes early. But nine times out of 10, the shows will start about 30 minutes late. You can arrive early to make sure you don't have to wait in a long line. Also, if you get there too late, someone might take your seat. The show staff won't have time to make sure everyone is in the accurate seat so you'll just have to deal with it. Also, a lot of times, shows will invite more people than they can hold, so you might turn up to a show and not get in. I only went to the shows that I had an assigned seat for so I never had to worry.Naughty and Nice
I'm just going to say it: fashion people can be unbearable and exhausting. Some people who attend fashion week have seriously lost touch with real life. They are catty, materialistic and insincere. They will make you feel like you don't belong if you didn't get invited to the big shows or if your fashion isn't street style worthy. It's sad, really. Those people have completely forgotten the point of the creativity and uniqueness of the fashion community. They've forgotten community in general.But on the flip side, there are also people who are super nice and happy to be there. There are people who will talk to you simply because you're sitting next to them at the show and they want to share their excitement. You'll also meet fellow bloggers that you've only known online. NYFW is also a great place to build a bond with like-minded individuals. I definitely recommend attending with some gal pals. It's good to have some friends by your side. Your girl gang will keep all the negativity at bay.
The Shows
The shows I attended (or was invited to this year). The photos here are from the Leanne Marshall show:
- September 8
- Galtiscopio SS18
- Vaishali SS18
- Cindy Monteiro SS18
- September 9
- Runa Ray SS18
- September 10
- Dan Liu SS18
- Leanne Marshall SS18
- Jarel Zhang SS18
Hope you followed along with me on Instastories as that's where I posted everything from the shows as they happened. Keep up with me on Instagram to stay in the know!
I hope to attend next September if I get enough invites, February might be too brutal for me weather wise lol, but we'll see. Love your recap.
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Good for you C! How exciting, I'd be thrilled to meet the bloggers I follow mostly. I am glad you enjoyed it - I think its so childish to have the "you don't belong there" attitude. I want to think times takes care of those people.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a fabulous time at NYFW and your reactions are so on point. I have actually never wore heels to the shows. I always find them cumbersome since I'm always on the move and taking photos.
ReplyDeleteAwesome recap, Cheryl! So many on point tips and I love how candid you are. There is definitely a negative side of the industry and you addressed it with grace. So happy we finally got to meet in person!
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Omg I was there too!!! I went to the Leanne Marshall show and Cindy Monteiro show! Hope you had a lovely time! Great tips
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this post! So true so true especially the tip about heels. There is way to much walking and your feet will be in so much pain!
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You already know my views about NYFW but I agree with you, attending it with a few gal pals could be fun. Then it is more like an activity vs the catty NYFW people. You look cute in that jumpsuit.
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Thanks for sharing your experience:) I'm pretty sure I'll never go to NYFW so I like living vicariously through posts like yours:D
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It looks like you had a fun time at the shows. I've not attended to NYFW yet, but I used to always have to go to LFW for work, and enjoyed it a couple times with bloggers. I never wear heels to shows, except I did at my first fashion week! I agree, there's no reason to be catty.
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a fun time! I've never been to NYC during fashion week, but it looks just awesome.
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing all your Insta stories from NYFW- and you have such a grounded take on the atmosphere (and attitudes, lol), I DIG IT. :)
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Ooh! I love that vibrantly coloured tulle used in the Leanne Marshal collection couture on the runway for the show you attended. That must have been interesting seeing the collections of designs in seven shows! Too bad about theunbearable catty fashion people, but yay for the nice peeps! I don't have plans for attending any shows at the moment but I love your suggestion of attending with gal-pals!
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I remember when we used to comment on each other's blogs a few years ago and then I stopped blogging and sort of left the industry - a lot of it due to the catty experiences you describe above (I was in publishing at the time). I still read your blog and a couple others every now and then, and then today, from China, where I live now, I popped on FarFetch and said wait - I know that girl! Enjoying your recommendations all the way from Asia now! So I'm reading up again and remembered how I love your honesty! Love the way everything is looking and I'm glad to see your face on the internets again! Keep it up <3
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Hannah! Thanks so much for this beautiful comment. I actually shared it on my Instagram story because it was so sweet. I really appreciate what you said here. There are so many catty people in this industry, which I find so weird. But it's always nice when you meet people who are genuine (like yourself). So happy to hear that you still read my blog and that you saw me on the Farfetch site!
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How exciting to attend NYFW!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your stories about NYFW dear. Somehow, your posts really makes me want to see NYFW next year.
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I saw your posts on IG -- you were at NYFW this year! :)
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ReplyDeleteYour honesty about some of the goings-on was refreshing and necessary. As bloggers, we need to cheer each other on not the opposite. As much as I love fashion and worked in the industry for some time, I stay away for the same reasons. That said, your post has inspired me to consider the February shows. After all, I live in NY. :)
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