Outfits 3 years ago Why I'm in NYC & My New Coat Purchase
I boycotted NYFW but I’m in New York for 48 hours for a few quick meetings and market appointments.
That’s right: market! We are opening a new brand and new store (both brick and mortar and e-commerce) at Platform Culver City in Fall 2022. As we get closer, I’ll be sharing more news about this brand on both my blog and social channels.
New York is currently holding market appointments for buyers to purchase what they want to be in store for fall. I am officially a Creative Director of a new brand so I am officially heading to market(s) as a part of my new role.
In the past, I traveled to New York for Fashion Week in February and September. I initially wasn’t too upset to miss this season, because it’s supremely cold in the city right now. Hopping around to shows is a lot of work, time, outfit changes, and stress. In addition to all of this, I don’t think that my readers (yes, you) really appreciate or benefit anything from me going to shows.
With that said, I felt a pang of *FOMO* when I landed in the hotel lobby and caught sight of all the fashion girls trotting in and out wearing this season’s collections. I donated the majority of my winter coat wear during Covid and because I haven’t been traveling to New York and Paris often over the past two years, I didn’t find the need to invest in a nice, new coat.
That was until I saw one of the girls from MatchesFashion in the elevator as she was headed off to the Gabriela Hearst show wearing this coat. She looked absolutely perfect. While I felt so-so about my outfit, I felt 100% about hers. I don’t even know what she had on under the fabulous coat, but I had a credit to Matches and I immediately purchased it.
This stylish woman also immediately reminded me of why I love(d) going to NY and Paris. It is a true celebration of fashion and style. These trips are where I gather a lot of my inspiration. It’s kind of like a muscle that if you don’t work on it regularly, it gets a little dull.
So, thank you to the random girl I ran into in the hotel lobby. You gave me a breath of fresh air on a cold, winter day.
Photos by Molly Zacher
What I’m Wearing: Pants by NA-KD Fashion, La Ligne Bastien Sweater, Dior Bobby Bag, Gianvito Rossi Boots
Things I’m Eyeing on Matches After Seeing Stylish Girl: This tank and cardigan set + These High Rise Satin Trousers + Some sort of POP of color + Turtleneck under a button down shirt
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