Finally, the Fashion Show

It started late as is usually the case. V and I arrived at 6.30 pm when the casting call was 7 pm but the show didn't start until 8.30pm. Left V to his devices while I did some checking of my rails in case there were clothes-swapping that happened. Nope. Everything was as it was.

Models were getting their make-up and hair done. Was feeling a bit hungry so Jade and I hunted for food. The food started coming out and we started feasting on the crackers and sushi, sipping our champagne before one of the staff removed the plates. Unbelievable! Melissa said probably because the food wasn't to be consumed until the commencement exercises had ended. Still, it was rude of the guy. Anyway, at least I had some nibbles. Some of the models weren't even able to have some nibbles because they couldn't leave until their make-up and hair were done and when it was done, we had to put them in their outfits already.

Models having their hair and make-up done

Touch-up

I didn't even get to see the models walk the runway because I didn't dare leave the rail and I was right not to since the change over was fast. The models rushed back in, out of their clothes, into the new ones, out into the catwalk again. Ewoudt had it tough. Not only did his model have some really quick changes but in one case, he had to undress the model 3 times before the walk. She put on the outfit, rushed out, rushed back because it was inside out, rushed back out again only to be told by Daniel (the designer) that she was wearing the wrong outfit. Ewoudt had to help her out of the clothes, into the right one, then they had to look for safety pin because the jacket won't close. Then Daniel said, disregard the safety pin and just wear a bra. By that time, even Ruby was there helping out. Kudos to the model though, she was still laughing about it. Even when her skin got nipped when they were doing up her dress for the last designer. Poor girl.

Anthea in her first outfit before the madness started

Lovely model in yellow

I had it easy compared to Ewoudt. Anthea was just so calm. She was in and out of clothes even remembering the accessories (which I forgot). And even towards the end when she was already in her street clothes because Melissa said there was no grand finale so I told Anthea it was okay to change, she had to change again because Melissa changed her mind. It was a struggle with the buttons and in the end, I only had them half-way up. But it was fine, her hair hid that part. The other model said no flat out so not all of the models did the grand finale. Couldn't really blame them. Even the male models had already left after their turn was done. But it was fun.

Anthea in her final outfit. Dang buttons.

I had a really fun night. Met new people who were really cool.