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.
4. Aches and pains will plague the body
That body-hugging dress, lack of sleep and extended hours teetering on sky-high heels all add up to significant stress on the body. Waking up to aches and pains, I wished that I had a masseuse on standby 24/7 during the gruelling week.
Peppermint foot sprays, cracked heel cream, blister plasters, heat packs and Salonpas medicated plasters became a welcome sight. As the week went by, the lingering smell of medicated oil slowly replaced our regular Eau de Parfum and became a familiar scent among the tired souls.
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