Milan, Italy is the iconic breeding ground for all things “fashion”. It is a city that dresses up to go grocery shopping. The McDonald’s, located on the footsteps of the Duomo, has a five-star view of its famous roof top gargoyles and spires. Milan is the home to world-renowned designers Alberta Ferretti and Moschino. My friend and I had front row seats to both designers’ fashion shows during fashion week. Thankfully, I recovered from my borderline demonic, possessed excitement and have lived to tell.
The invitation to the Ferretti show made a big first impression and was a statement maker in its sheer enormity. It was hand delivered to our hotel by someone on par of an armed guard. Impossible to miss and duplicate, it was our golden ticket. The invitation gave vague instructions of location and time. Its ambiguity and mystery added to the frenzy.
Dressed like we were “someone”, we stood on the steps outside the venue. Just like nightclub customs, security had all guests wait behind the velvet rope while VIP celebrities, stylists, and editors were waved up the stairs. Sufficiently pent-up with frustration and anticipation, we were welcomed inside. The atmosphere was electric. Music was playing, champagne was at the ready, sunlight poured in and we were invited guests!
Dead center stage of the models’ entrance, we saw everything first. Model after model, one by one, charged the runway at a breakneck pace. The overall impression was of sophistication, luxury and beauty-exactly how I would describe the city of Milan.
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- Pre show entrance.
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- Entrance into show.
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- My partner in crime and bestie, Lidia.
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- Random rolling rack of clothes.
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- Finale parade.
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- Alberta Ferretti finale bow.
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- Rough life.
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- McCafe gourmet
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- Post show party at the Principe de Savoy penthouse.
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