Les Hommes

http://www.leshommesfashion.com/

On Monday, my Fashion Marketing Communication teacher asked the class who would be interested in an internship at a Milan showroom. Of course I jumped for the opportunity. However, I did not realize the interview would be at 9:30 the next morning. Unfortunately, I discovered the appointment time at 2:30am after returning from a Bocconi party completely intoxicated...thank you limoncello, vino bianco, and spumante;) After around 5 hours of drunk sleep I put on a sharp outfit and worked it through the Milano public transportation system for an hour. When I arrived at Les Hommes I was expecting another plain white showroom with a few racks of clothing-per usual. Much to my delight, this showroom is spectacular. It was designed by the current number one Belgian architect and is oh-so-chic. The collection this season consists of women's and menswear and is centered around a lot of military inspiration in a very sophisticated way using tailored pieces and sheen in the fabric. After a quick interview I was put right to work on photographing each and every piece of the collection, covering the old collection for shipment, dressing the model when the buyers came, and of course...cleaning, making coffee, and running to the store like every good intern;) I am so eager to learn and excited to work with a seller to see more aspects of the industry. It may be a bit of bitch work but hey...at least I can drink nespresso anytime of day. what do you think of that george clooney?  http://www.leshommesfashion.com/

La la la la la la Land

Last Thursday was simply a glorious day. Granted, I did wake up with a blinding headache (hard not too when you've been sipping champagne all night and flirting with models). he he. After a caffe and my newly acquired vintage Valentino occhiali di sole...how great does that sound compared to sunglasses? I was ready to venture out to MILANO UNICA aka the textiles trade show. My fabulous Fashion Product development teacher and her gorgeous assistant Alessia snagged us passes to the show. Of course we had to have passes and what did they say? Buyer...yep dream come true BUYER Larisa McBride:) Most of the trade rooms were closed off because everyone was busy doing business with the buyers from all over the world and entrance was only permitted by appointment. On the bright side there was a trend room with the trends for Fall/Winter 2010-11. Cocooning, Military Looks and hardware, soft flannels, mesmerizing patterns, texture, and chunky knits were everywhere. It was so hands on and fun feeling all of the different fabrics and seeing what was in store:) Many of the fabrics had been utilized in the runway show the night before and there was LOTS of fur. Yay for fall! When my feet couldn't stand in my thigh high Guess? boots any longer Larra and I returned to the humble abode to get ready for Vogue's fashion night out! We met the other international students for apertivo at the columns(complete with a painting of a giant Elvis head) for cocktails and conversation. Everyone was dressed to impress and ALL of the fabulous stores were open until 11 with cocktails and even some of the designers were there for a lil PR. There were some local celebs from TV that everyone went crazy for and then I DIED in Alexander McQueen. The new clutches are RIDICK awww only 1.500 Euro:) heh heh. so glorious tho I recommend you get one. ASAP. Milano comes alive at night and if only you could see all the fab fashionistas workin in their 5in. heels on the cobblestone streets...at least they look good;)

On Stage!

Let me jus preface this post with this...my fashion product development strategies teacher is amazing! This adorable tiny Italian woman with a huge personality and great style. She's a trend forecaster and gets us passes to every and any fashion event worth attending in Milano! After my first class with her on Wednesday we had an hour to get ready to attend On Stage! A fashion show showcasing ten emerging designers. Before the show started we noticed an open bar with all the champage, wine, and cocktails you could ask for he he. Then of course all of the waiters, who looked like models, walked around with plates full of delicious lil hor'douvres...ahhh che buonissimo! After an hour of chatting and scoping out the scene the show began. A band played on the end of the runway we were on for two of the designers and then the models would come out from the other side while a dj played. So not only did we get to see emerging designers but also artists. Osman was by far the show stopper with his sleek and modern designs...afterward we got to mingle with some gorgeous male models awww wut a great night:)