Okay, let me walk you through how I ended up experiencing the Carolina Herrera show during NYFW. It wasn’t exactly planned way in advance, more like a ‘right place, right time’ kind of deal that came together.
Getting In The Zone
So, Fashion Week rolls around, right? The whole city buzzes. I wasn’t initially set on hitting specific shows, just soaking in the vibe. But then, an opportunity popped up for Herrera. You don’t really say no to that. First thing was figuring out the logistics – getting downtown, dealing with the inevitable NYFW crowds and traffic. It’s always a bit of a controlled chaos situation.
I remember getting ready that morning, trying to pick something decent to wear. You feel this pressure, even if you’re just attending, you know? You want to look respectful of the event. Ended up going for something comfortable but sharp. Grabbed my stuff, hopped on the subway – honestly, the fastest way most times, despite the crush.
Arrival and Atmosphere
Getting to the venue was step one. Then came the check-in. Lines, people everywhere, lots of photographers snapping pictures outside. It’s quite the scene. You see all sorts of styles, people really expressing themselves. Found my way through, got inside. The energy shifts immediately indoors. It’s still buzzing, but more focused. People are finding their seats, chatting, anticipating.
I found my spot, settled in. Took a moment to just look around. The venue itself is always part of the show, the way they set it up. This time, it felt very elegant, clean lines, which totally fits the Herrera vibe. You could feel the excitement building up. Lots of familiar faces from the industry, influencers, editors – everyone’s there.
The Show Experience
Then the lights dimmed. That’s when everyone goes quiet. The music starts. It’s always a key part, sets the whole mood. The first model walks out. And boom, you’re in it.
What I really focused on was just watching the clothes move. It’s different than seeing pictures later. You see the fabric, how it falls, how it catches the light. Herrera always has this incredible way with color and silhouette. Bold colors, really striking combinations you might not think of. And the tailoring, always impeccable.
- I saw some amazing dresses, obviously. Flowing gowns, shorter cocktail numbers.
- There were these fantastic separates too – skirts, blouses. Very polished, very sophisticated.
- What struck me was how wearable a lot of it felt, despite being high fashion. Like, you could imagine real women wearing these pieces, feeling powerful and beautiful.
I wasn’t taking notes like a critic, more just absorbing it. Seeing the details up close – the construction, the little embellishments. You appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into it. The models all looked incredible, carrying the clothes with such grace. The whole presentation was smooth, professional, just flowed really well from one look to the next.
Wrapping Up
The finale walk is always a highlight. All the models come out together, you get a last look at the whole collection. Then Wes Gordon came out, took his bow. Huge applause. You feel that collective appreciation in the room. It’s a nice moment.
And then, just like that, lights up, show’s over. People start shuffling out, immediately talking about what they saw, pulling out their phones. I took a few minutes, just processing. It’s a lot to take in quickly. Stepped back out into the city craziness, but with those images of color and shape still fresh in my mind. It’s quite a thing to witness that level of creativity firsthand. Definitely a cool experience to add to the memory bank from this NYFW.
