Well, I’m here in the Big Apple! Yep, finally made it out to good ‘ol New York! I wanted to give you a guys a quick glimpse into my first official day on Fashion Week which feature presentations from 5:31 Jerome, Milly and the epic Ty-Lite Launch Party.
I arrived at LaGuardia Airport around 4 PM on Thursday and deep within me there was a mix in excitement, anxiousness and even a little sprinkle of uncertainty but the combination of all these emotions just validated that my first trip to New York was long overdue!
The first thing that hit me was the cold and the wind, lol. OMG! They both were just so disrespectful! I swear when I first stepped outside the airport I suitcase was tossed one way while my luggage flew in the opposite direction. 🙂 It was pure madness (and slightly hilarious). As a native Houstonian, winters under 50 degrees are practically unheard of but, Lord willing, I made it to my cab and I headed to Brooklyn.
After making it to Claire’s place, the settling in syndrome hit and so did my appetite. The rest of the evening was pretty laid back as well – I got to spend some time getting to know Jame while taking in a well-needed hour of Scandal (Yaaassss!).
So, my first official day of Fashion Week consisted of two shows: Milly and 5:31 Jerome. And, Milly was my inaugural New York Fashion Week presentation! The fashion house held its Fall/Winter 2016 show at Pier 59 Studios in Chelsea Piers and it was absolutely breathtaking. With an ultra-chic waterside vibe and an elegant appeal, Pier 59 Studios was the perfect balance for the modern sophistication of the show.
And, let me tell you, I took in EVERY moment! My initial thought was “Mama, I made it!” Lol!
The sights, the sounds, the ambiance… there was truly nothing like it. While on the scene I ran into journalist Alicia Quarles and even got a chance to connect with a group of fellow bloggers.
After the Milly whirlwind, Jame and I indulged in a quick lunch before sprinting over to 5:31 Jerome for the final show of the day.
The 5:31 Jerome presentation was held at The Standard, High Line and it was the complete opposite of the Milly show. As a definite designer to watch, Jerome LaMaar’s Fall/Winter 2016 was beyond epic! His show gave me a little bit of the “Solange feel” (via her legendary wedding pics) with models standing in one place with fierce stares and flirty eyes. And, the ‘fits were even better – there were sequins and sparkles galore!
I also adored his innovative use of layering simple pieces (such as a graphic tee) with over-the-top flamboyance (i.e.- blinged out statement necklaces, ombre furs and razor sharp faux nails). Hands down, this has been my fave show thus far…
To round out the evening, Jame and I attended (Beyonce’s stylist) Ty Hunter’s Ty Lite Launch Party on Orchard.
This event was filled with tons of star power including model extraordinaire Shaun Ross, Love and Hip Hop Atlanta‘s Ariane Davis and I even spotted former Bomb Blogger/Fashion Bombshell of the Year Tiffany Battle of The Werk Place!
Even grabbed a #selfie with the Man of the Hour!
We literally stood outside in 20 degree weather while waiting to get in but it was all worth it. The overall vibe of the party oozed a youthful and fun feel. The music was bangin’, the drinks were flowing… And, the fashionistas were playing NO games! It was definitely a night to remember. 🙂
Overall, my first day of New York Fashion Week was pretty amazing. Very memorable. Can’t wait to see what day 2 has in store!
I’ll keep you guys posted! In the meantime, follow me on Snapchat for more of my #NYFW adventures at EsmeshaCampbell!
Signing Out — Esmesha
