Friday, July 12th 2010 was an inaugural moment for African style connoisseurs. Manhattans financial district was targeted as ground-zero for a display of contemporary African influence in fashion. A collective of 24 Designers presented just around the corner from Wall Street at a $10k per day venue. Totaling three days.
Only a few centuries ago, Wall Street is were Africans where once perched along the infamous Wall St. wall as property for purchase. Today, just a few feet around the corner the Broad Street Ballroom host a catwalk, were Africans arrived to be adorned for style, beauty and apparel design. Upon arrival I couldn't help but be taken back by the high celing, marbled floor, and etchings of ancient maritime voyeur ships along the walls with tall columns that evoked Egyptian temples. I thought, how apropos this venue is for Africans! Coincidentally timed before the anniversary of the AGOA treaty and conference.
Fashion and modelling is not about just walking a parade on the ramp but it includes several other aspects. When you are modelling for clothes you are showing off only the clothes you are wearing. If you had done any mistakes that then it is termed as "cat walk oops" by the critics. Famous models normally prefer to wear fashion clothes by fashion designers and they will expose the best which suits them. When you start learning to become a fashion model create a stunning impression with everything your walk in, style, talk etc; which will make a difference in your career. You have to be more professional in your walk and you cannot just walk like, you would casually walk down the street. It is not that easy to learn the aspect of cat walking. As body structures of everyone differ and there is no specific way and if you do not want a "cat walk oops" experience, it is advisable to adhere to some tips which will help you to perfect your gait.
We all love designer clothing and accessories, but most of us wish that the steep designer prices were lower. So what is a fashionista to do? Shop sample sales of course! Sample sales typically is a means for retail businesses to discard extra merchandise from their showrooms. The clothing was usually worn on the catwalk and on photo shoots. Sample sales are a great way to get near to perfect clothing and accessories at a fraction of the retail price.
