When Aubrey announced that we will be going to NY for fashion week to do 2 shows after keeping it a secret. I was ecstatic and he then said that the entire creative team is going as well. All expenses paid. Hell yeah……so fantastic! Studio DNA presented this amazing opportunity to the creative team that will benefit our salon with the knowledge and experience we will come home with to teach the other stylist.
So en route for New York… preparation began the moment DNA gave the green light. All I’m thinking now is what are the looks for the shows, who are the designers, what’s the inspiration, what is the weather going to be like and last but not least what I am going to wear?
As we started to close in on the last few days before we left I was scrambling trying to pack,work and stay warm because just thinking of how cold it was going to be in NY scared me a little bit…I live in sunny California I don’t own warm clothes..haha
Fast forward to the night of our flight we took the red eye to JFK which meant we all needed as much rest as we could get. Knowing that we arrive at like 7am and have to be at the 1st show which was NCL at 10am was crazy. We already are living the life of a New Yorker!! Yesss I love it…..
We arrive at the venue it was an amazing space for a couture show. The models were all like 8ft tall I swear …beautiful! The hairstyles were a Marie Antoinette inspired modern feel.
We worked as a team and did some amazing hair…so proud of what the team completed together and we also had the pleasure to work with MIZU salon from New York that worked it out. Woohoo big ups to Angela Soto!
As we all cleaned up after the show and exited the building so tired but still so energized at the same time. We all went separate ways and explored the city!
Day 2 – Happy Valentines Day
So amazing to start out your day with a drive over the bridge to Williamsburg, a hip part of Brooklyn. I’ve always heard and wanted to visit but never had a chance until today. My girls Summer and Monica were along for the ride and that made it that much more special…these two ladies are my close friends and my valentines dates which was fantastic… we met up with a friend of Monica’s that lives in this cool part of Brooklyn and she too became another one of my valentines Sadah. Loved her… we enjoyed brunch and walked the streets shopping and taking pics all day…..then headed back over the bridge to the city to Top Shop which was an amazing place to pick up some unique shoes to say the least.
We all headed out later on that night for cocktails and great company with the whole team and danced till 4am… where did the energy come from?! NY baby….
Day 3 - Kortos’ Big Day
We had the pleasure to work on her show here in LA for fashion week and we killed it….such an amazing presence! So we couldn’t wait for her to debut her 2010 collection in New York. We had an idea for the hair since we had already done her show before. Which was high tall wide buns braided with fabric entwined!! pretty rad…..these models were all very tall as well amazingly gorgeous. The clothes and accessories that Korto designed were rich in color and beautifully sewn to perfection. Head to toe these ladies were top of the line!
As we watched the show the ladies were breathtaking walking down the runway. Cameras flashing people clapping ooohing and awwwing, there was amazing energy filling the room and the support that was shown for Korto by her friends and family and fellow Project Runway alumni fantastic….you got chills.
Congrats to both designers that gave us at Studio DNA this opportunity to be a part of your journey.
Day 4 New York good bye for now….
In New York where dreams are made…..keep dreaming them and they keep coming true. I love this city!!!
Thanks to DNA and the Polaris girls for an amazing job and energy to put this all together and to all my ladies and gent (Dane) your all fantastic at what you do and who you are.
Big hugs and kisses
Until next time
Xoxo
Rosie Lucia
