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\"fashion<\/p>\n

FASHION WEEK!\u00a0So glamorous. So chic. But I'm here to tell you: no, not really.<\/p>\n

Once upon a time I was an intern for a fashion PR company, and as a part of the internship I was required to help out backstage at this fashion show<\/a>. O-M-G, I thought. Models, make up, hair, clothes; this will be amazing. I pictured myself gallivanting around, chit chatting with designers, “Oh, you want ME to try on your $5,000 dress — why of course! It just fits me perfectly. I can keep it!? Oui!?<\/em> You're too kind.”<\/p>\n

If you are thinking about volunteering at Fashion Week so you can get the “in” it's probably a good idea. But if you have similar expectations as I had,\u00a0here is what you need to know from my personal experience:<\/p>\n

– First, you should realize you will probably be required to wear all black. Not like cute all black, not like little black dress, and not like biker-chick-chic — more like black comfortable shoes and clothing you could climb a fence in, because there's a possibility you will have to climb a fence if someone with a headset asks you to.<\/p>\n

– Which leads me to my second point — people with headsets rule all. I have no explanation for this, but if you see a headset, obey any and all commands.<\/p>\n

– You will probably do a lot of standing around and waiting. Then a lot flustered rushing. And then a lot of cleaning, packing, and organizing. Not to mention heavy lifting, running, ushering, and steaming. Trust me, you will eventually start sweating from all of the rigorous physical activity. GLAMOUROUS.<\/p>\n

– No, you will not be in any photos on Vogue<\/em><\/a>. See all of these models posing here? I'm actually behind them. You can't see me. You're not supposed to see me. Hence, therefore, vis-a-vis — you will not be in Vogue<\/em>.<\/p>\n

– You may, however, may be asked to talk about underwear on camera as I was told to do. I held up a pair of panties and explained their functionality. Instead of flirting with famous designers I was discussing how underwear works (and no, I'm not talking lingerie). Again, GLAMOUROUS.<\/p>\n

– I hope you comfortable with nudity, as it's most likely naked models will be present, waiting for you to stick pasties on their nipples. (Yes, I did that.)<\/p>\n

– Kanye West might be running late. And it will feel like the world is about to end.<\/p>\n

– Kanye West might not want to use the designated ‘celebrity' door to exit after the show. And it will feel like the world is about to end.<\/p>\n

– And finally, whatever Kanye West wants, Kanye West gets.<\/p>\n

Phew! I hope my little “experiences” don't deter you too much — Fashion Week is<\/em> an awesome experience and it's fun to feel like you are helping put on the show. Just prepare yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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