I saw over 20 shows in New York and every time I cover this massive event, it’s a different experience.
This time, I was able to go backstage for the first time–not too different from all my years in the theater with the exception of the intense security and squabbles over passes.
I found myself this time around a lot less concerned over whether the clothes were wearable or not. I met the artisans behind the clothing lines, and the beauty people behind the super-models, so I was more impressed by the creativity and less by the everyman aspect.
Here are a few of my favorite moments, people, and clothing concepts.
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