Fashion Week Funday Part Deaux

The Scene at Yotel for Galindo's Fashion Collective

As promised, a little late, but here it is, my elaboration on my previous post.

I spent Sunday in Manhattan and enjoyed two Fashion Week events. The first was a design collective put together by Cesar Galindo. The informal runway show ran while people enjoyed their all-you-can-eat (and drink) brunch at Yotel.

First, Yotel is a really cool concept. It is ultra sleek and Clockwork Orange-like in design. It also boasts one of the least expensive hospitality options in the city. How do they do it? They delete overhead by having a robotic bellhop deliver your bags and computer screens in place of a concierge for self check-in. See the pics below.

Robotic Bellhop

Electronic Concierge

The show was an inspiration for this designer. The textures and colors were awesome! A few of my favorites were part of Galindo's collection, Czar and Fancy Coats by Lillian.





The mistress of ceremonies, Lu Cierra was dramatic and entertaining. She also seemed to be 10 feet tall!

The best part of the day however, was when Top Model winner, Eva Marcille ran over to her parents after the show. The family had a cry-fest. I later learned that it was their first time seeing their daughter perform live. I also learned that Eva is probably one of the sweetest people I have ever met. You expect a famous model to be snooty, right? Exact opposite. She hugged and signed autographs for little girls. She also grabbed my hand when I reached out to her and asked her why she was so emotional. She is and exceptionally warm person and definitely my favorite discovery of the day.

Eva Marcille and Cesar Galindo

After Yotel, I attended an event presented by The Decorista for artist and textile designer Anna Coroneo. Coroneo has been turning paintings into fabrics for some time now and on Sunday she was debuting her collection of silk scarves and an adorable collection of fashion sketches called "The Babes of Manhattan."

Coroneo and Ashlina Caposta aka TheDecorista

Each babe represents a different neighborhood in and around Manhattan with a corresponding style. There are twenty-three babes in all including Bowery Babe, Harlem Babe, Little Italy Babe, Chelsea Babe,...etc.

Coroneo's New Silk Scarves

Some of "The Babes"

On a whole, the day was definitely fun, and I enjoyed meeting new and inspiring people with all different talents.

To see more pics from the day, see my previous post.