Amidst all its glitz and glamour, Fashion Week has its not-so-pretty truths
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Weekender Singapore has just wrapped our first Fashion Week experience, and our conclusion? Amid the thrill of meeting celebrities and enjoying our seconds of social media "fame", Fashion Week is tough - real tough.
I, like many, have seen splashes of photographs on social media and thought, "That seems like so much fun!" It’s a celebration of the best parties, great designs and the season’s most fantastic apparel.
But there is a strong reason why fashion week photos always and only show off the best sides: People work very hard to keep it that way. What you don't see are those who work relentlessly around the clock, shedding blood, sweat and tears before the shows even begin.
Here are five revelations we had about the unglamorous side of Fashion Week.
3. Heels are not our best friend
The fashion capitals, being historical cities as well, normally have a mix of old and new architecture buildings. New York does not have high heel-friendly floors, and its road surfaces are often bumpy and full of ‘traps’ like potholes.
While wearing stilettos are sexy and alluring, it is a nightmare to wear them for extended hours. Block heels, platforms and other variations of heels might be a more comfortable alternative, but after 10 hours of trotting down the walkways of New York, I wished I could’ve worn sneakers or slippers.
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