Thursday, September 16, 2010

Fashion's Night Out 2010



As a fashion lover and a New Yorker I am embarrassed to say that I have never really gone to SoHo before. When I had first heard of plans for Fashion’s Night Out I was excited, not only to shop but to also maybe bump into models and celebrities. Getting ready for the night was the most difficult part, so many clothes, so many shoes and not really enough time to decide what I would have liked to wear. When I had finally made up my mind I was wearing, it was time to go. With no time to waste, I hurried to 59th Street to take the N to Prince Street.

Walking up the stairs to street level, I could hear tons and tons of people. Everything seemed so alive, and I could understand why. At this point I could not understand why I had never visited SoHo before because in this one little area was all of my favorite stores. I felt like a kid in a candy store, every time I entered a different store, whether it was Guess, Prada, or Armani. Free things also make every experience much more exciting, so when I was handed free drinks and food at every single store, I felt kind of special. The Flashing lights from cameras also add to the excitement of the night. Wearing my best clothes, getting my picture taken and dancing along with numerous amounts of people can make you feel like you are someone, someone important that is.

Entering Guess by Marciano made Fashion’s Night Out a night to never forget. I bought a fabulous shirt here, after trying on way too many things. Along with the receipt and a bag of free things such as makeup, nail polish and hair product, I was handed just a plain black shirt and was told to put it on by the cashier. After doing so I was sent to the front of the store where my plain t-shirt would become much more than just that. I stood on a platform, watched by all whom entered the store as my shirt was cut and ripped. Feeling transformed I thanked the artist and headed for the door with all my bags in hand. I left the store a happy girl, with a ripped shirt, a new shirt and new love for SoHo.

--Ariana Alter

1 comment:

  1. I went to fashion night out too and it was so much fun. I definitely agree that getting ready was the hardest part of the night because you try to look your best. That is so exciting that you got to actually participate, I'm sure that's a night you will never forget.

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