Phew. Finally time for a Fashion Week recap. What an amazing scene. When I arrived at the swank Bryant Park Hotel, I was really impressed. The hotel is small and boutiquey. The suite was beautiful, simple, and comfortable. And the service was the best hotel service I’ve experienced in years. To borrow from Ferris Bueller, “if you have the means, I highly recommend staying there.”
Ooh Ahh Fancy
Our knitting lounge was a big hit. The other suites at the hotel were occupied by Victoria’s Secret, where they were showing some new looks for spring.
Ooh La La
They had plenty of pretty spring colors, but the new prints were also a lot of fun. Retro-inspired, chic, and sexy. Very impressive.
Ready, Set, Undies
And Nintendo, where I got to try out a new fashion game for the DS.
New DS Game for Girls
There was one more suite whose host wasn’t as friendly as the rest, but inside, we did meet the fab ladies from Tokyo Milk. Their soaps and parfums smelled so nice and the packaging was just as sweet.
In our suite, Melissa Morgan-Oakes and Mary Beth Temple took time away from their busy schedules to teach media peeps – and even some runway models – how to knit. (Mary Beth also made sure crochet was represented by making the adorable curtain ties for us.)
MMO Teaches A Victoria's Secret Model How to Knit
Mary Beth Crochets Our Curtain Ties
Our special guest was the inimitable Adina Klein. I hadn’t seen her in a while, so we had a great time catching up. She looked fabulous, as always. And brought with her this gorgeous yarn from our sponsor Tahki Stacy Charles — I love how it matches the new Kiri fabric, too!
Pretty Yarn & Pretty Bag
Some action shots…
The Bryant Park Tent at Night
The LB Bar, Courtesy of Pearl Vodka
VIP Gift Bags, Ready to Go
Joanna and Wendy Check the Guest List
Wendy with Sponsor Carol Murko of Heirloom Meals
The Paparazzi Buzzing Outside the BP Hotel
There were celebs all over the hotel — even Jon Gosselin! (No, we didn’t teach him to knit – sorry!)
Lexie Talks to the Press
A Designer Loads Out
This Stuffing Was Recycled, Yay!
It was an amazing experience and I’m grateful to everyone who helped pull it off. Look for a proper list of thank yous soon!
ciao,
lb
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Brilliant! You did an amazing job of pulling something fantastic together quickly & well!
Sounds like a great time! Love the new bag fabric
you have to tell– the cute bags on the desk, in the new prints! Will they be out soon? CUTE shape!
New prints are for next spring…
Will the cute bags on the desk be available in the current prints?
which bags do ya mean?
Looks like a great time (and great bags, as always).
the tote looking bags sitting on the desk…the picture looks like they are leopard & black/white fabrics…Love them!!
ahhh, that’s the new & improved FLO!
I am LOVING the new FLO!!! Will that one be available before spring? (keeping fingers crossed & holding breath…)