FASHION BLOGGERS AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: HOW TO ATTEND & GET INVITATIONS? CONCEPT KOREA RUNWAY SHOW.
Back to the tents, or whatever you call them these days. Yukiro and I attended the Concept Korea show at New York Fashion Week.
The decor of our space-themed hotel, Yotel, inspired our outfits.
In the lobby, there’s a robot to carry luggage! We made a video about it, coming soon.
At Lincoln Center — home of NYC’s ballet and opera, and the locus of the major fashion designer shows.
If you like Yukiro’s luxurious coat, here is a similar affordable one.
White retro 1950s dress: gifted by Bettie Page. (Get the exact same dress here!)
White top with hood: h.NAOTO, a present from Sebastiano. (Similar to this striped zip hoodie.)
Sunglasses: gifted by Lumete
Since many of you asked about how to attend NY fashion week, let’s walk through the process.
The runway shows are invite-only. The PR companies send out invitations to press and influencers. You can also email the firms a request, but they’ll only extend an invite if you’re deemed worthy.
Only guests with invitations are allowed to enter. Inside, we collected product samples (such as hair products and nail polish), and posed for photos.
My makeup took only a minute. It works. I colored my lips with M.A.C. Cyber dark purple lipstick, a must-have.
Ran into Wendy of Nitrolicious (we met at Luisaviaroma’s Firenze4Ever).
The Fashion GPS system checks us in with a QR code. While waiting to enter, we read the free WWD Daily magazines.
These days, not all shows are “walk the runway.” Many, like this one, are “presentations” where the models stand around.
Led by the government, the Concept Korea project “is designed to expand global recognition of rising Korean designers and their work.” Doho’s sequins and furs stood out. (You can get the same look for less, with this faux fur jacket.)
Lie Sang Bon’s structured coats remind me of these by Balmain.
A 1970s vibe from Steve J & Yoni P. For a more wearable version, I’d try a flared yellow skirt.
Onward, to free food! There were several press-only lounges in the neighborhood, serving soy lattes and snacks. We took full advantage.
I hope you’re enjoying my inside peek at NYFW. More to come.
Don’t forget to join me this Sunday, in Seattle. GPKISM, tank9, Mary Nine and I are making a positive industrial dance video to help Japan’s disaster relief. We will be filming at Club Noc Noc at 11PM; please come.
You don’t have to live in Seattle to help us out. Just reshare the info, and you’ll have done your part. Read the full details here.
What do you think of Korean fashion? How do these looks compare to Japanese designs?
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oh dayumm! I didn’t notice that was Yukiro, he is so beautiful he legitly passes as a woman!xD.
hahah
naoto,
one of the best japanese fashion designers ever ♥ :)
Love h naoto!
Classy girl. Fashion icon. :)
Kiss :)
ohohohooo!! Cheaper version of my Raven coat mohaha!? XP
“it takes a lot of money to look this cheap” XD
Yukiro looks fabulous! And YOU also rocked an exquisite look yourself! ♥
I love seeing fashion from all over the world. I design clothing with aspirations of starting my own fashion line and these photos inspire me, give me ideas, and keep me current to the latest trends. It looks like you had a blast!
I’m so happy to hear this!! I think you’ll enjoy the Tokyo fashion show coverage coming up!
Love your dress, La Carmina ! I watched all the pictures, and wow ! I loved everything ! Yukiro was fabulous in her outfit. You two could have been with the models ! Awesome !
Your coat is magnificent!!!♥
♥ this look on you!
I kiiinda would have liked to see them on Korean models to be honest! But there are some lovely looks in there, I’m becoming more and more fond of korean fashion.
Its Belfast Fashion Week this week actually, you can buy tickets but I didn’t get around to it this year. Would love to go to New York fashion week.
Lovely~
You should take a look at this bag. http://dekoltee.blogspot.com/2012/03/kannettava-puhelin-antique-mobile-phone.html