Courtesy of Tanya TaylorNot many really know how much goes into the preparation of a New York Fashion Week show. Even just one day can feel pretty chaotic.
While you may never launch your own collection, you can get a gist of what it looks like…by living vicariously through Tanya Taylor.
The designer took a few brief seconds throughout the day of her NYFW show to jot down exactly what she was seeing, feeling, hearing and eating. It seems like the Swarovski Collective member was here, there and everywhere, but based off the glowing reception of her fall 2016 collection, it was all worth it.
Currently: Checking in on hair, makeup and nails by our friends at Bumble & bumble, NARS and Morgan Taylor.
Where: Backstage venue of my fall/winter 2016 presentation
Last Meal: My favorite oatmeal from OatMeals: baby bear with berries.
Hunger Status: (1-full to 10-starving): 3
Mood Music: "Work" by Rihanna and Drake
Spotted: Beautiful shades of dew and fresh faces.
Currently: Lighting tests on set with creative director Michal Pudelka.
Where: The show venue, 18 Wooster St. in Soho
Last Meal: A soy latte from Starbucks.
Hunger Status: 4
Mood Music: The beautiful, ethereal soundtrack crafted for the presentation, by My Great Ghost featuring Sugar Vendil.
Spotted: Branches reaching upward and twisting outward.
Currently: Getting the girls lined up for final touch-ups and first looks.
Where: In the show space with my amazing team.
Last Meal: I've mostly been hydrating!
Hunger Status: 5
Mood Music: "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes
Spotted: Languid lines, warm embracing tones.
Currently: Pausing for a moment between interviews to take in the details.
Where: Up close
Last Meal: Soaking up the great energy in here!
Hunger Status: 5
Mood Music: "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
Spotted: Radiant florals on velvet with crystals from Swarovski.
Currently: Arriving at the International Woolmark Prize finals.
Where: Cedar Lake performance space in Chelsea
Last Meal: Juice Generation's Hail to Kale fresh juice
Hunger Status: 5
Mood Music: "679" by Fetty Wap and Remy Boyz was playing on the radio while we rushed over to the show space.
Spotted: Diverse designers with perfect cozy sweaters for this cold day.
Currently: Waiting for the results after a busy afternoon of retail previews, a judging interview and the final runway show.
Where: Backstage
Last Meal: A delicious chocolate cookie (at last!).
Hunger Status: 9
Mood Music: "Wooly Bully," a classic, upbeat track for a whirlwind of a day.
Spotted: A glass of Champagne with my name on it!
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