kneehighs Posted September 11, 2008 Author Posted September 11, 2008 ... It's just that unlike the VIP's who are there to luxuriate in the ambiance... bwahahaha, I have to laugh at my ignorance. I thought there would be some sort of VIP room in the backstage and while there may be in other cities, there certainly isn't in New York. It was like one big rectangular room divided into three sections. The biggest section was the middle section. It was open in the middle and each model had a station assigned to her on the perimeter. Each station was equipped with a dresser, who helped change the model between runway walks. Each dresser had look book card,, <----not a good shot, but it's Jessica Stam's card, she's a well known model] with photos of the model already fitted in the clothing. The models first go to casting calls, where the designer chooses from among many models which have the look they are seeking. Then when they choose the models, the next stage is to get the models fitted into the clothes. In this FITTING stage, the models go on separate days and separate times to get fitted into the clothes. The staff then take measurements to make sure the clothes fit right. Then they take pics of the models in the clothes which they then place on the dress chart thing. Pretty fascinating stuff to me at least. I did get to mingle with the company owner, designers, and celebrities. The good news is that the designer's local Public Relations company was happy with my work, the international Public Relations company was happy with my work, and a print publication wants to do a two page spread on my work. All companies have expressed a continued interest in doing future business with me. Not bad for a guy with only a background in media. Oh yeah, the other thing I learned is that if you walk through the back stage area like you own the place, like you belong, you can get past the police security, past the check in booth, past the door security even. hehe. Before long, I found myself again back stage, but being sneaky like that is not my style and something I only did because a model friend of mine convinced me to walk with her. The bad news is that I hardly got any hot shoe shots. I promise I will have some by the end of the week. Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game.
Bubba136 Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Thanks for the glimpse "inside, behind the scene." I find it very interesting. While I don't follow the fashion industry closely, and don't really know as many of the players there as I do players for the Atlanta Braves, my wife does. She is one female that keeps up with all the latest trends in fashion (and I have the fractured credit card and she, the closets full of clothes to prove it.) There is at least one catalog or fashion magazine in our mail box every day. (I just look at the shoes in them ) I continue to wish you good fortune in finding a "niche" for your many talents. Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
kneehighs Posted September 13, 2008 Author Posted September 13, 2008 ^ thanks. Next up: a cover within the year....that's my goal. Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game.
Thighbootguy Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 if you walk through the back stage area like you own the place, like you belong, you can get past the police security, past the check in booth, past the door security even. hehe And who says going out in public in heels isn't good training? I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
Arctic Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 Impressive story, KH. I'm glad to see you are making important progress in an extremely aspirational environment. What's all the fuss about?
kneehighs Posted September 23, 2008 Author Posted September 23, 2008 London Fashion Week was an absolute ball. On Monday I went to an after party at the Buddha Bar wearing black skinny jeans, a green oversized cardigan from Urban Outfitters, a black Mango blazer layered over the cardigan, and rolled up the sleeves on both. Naturally, 4" Nine West pumps without socks accompanied that outfit. 2 bottles of red wine and 2 new girl friends later, I was at the height of the night. I had my shoes in one girls lap, her friends boots in my lap, and we were all partying with total abandon, like there was never another night to party in. Pumps? One girl who is a fashion stylist loved it. Her opinion was that it didn't matter if it was a man or a woman wearing pumps, what mattered to her was in her words, "who dares to wear pumps" Her friend was less accepting. She thought my size 11 was "huge, yo" (I hate that eubonics 'yo'). She said that round toe pumps would have been more appropriate, to make my feet look smaller. Whatevs "Yo"...She did have some really sexy knee high boots on though. They had a strap that revolved around the entire shaft down to the vamp. Friday night was even better. Heel-D and I went to a magazine party in Shoreditch. Both of us wore heels. Right off the bat, I met an architect who looked down at my round toe pumps and said she "liked it". I said, "Like it enough for dinner tomorrow?" to which she said, "yes." Casual flirting ensued. Then I met some girl from Germany at the bar. Before long, I had invited her back to our table where we were enjoying our own bottle of Absolut. We did shots from each other's shoes, photos were taken, vodka was passed around like kids in a pool in the summer, and times were good. She was totally cool with my heels and Heel-D's too. And she was a designer. Needless to say, more than casual flirting ensued and the next day's dinner never materialized. It was Fashion Week and it was the Time and Place to PARTY. I can only begin to imagine what kind of trouble I'll get myself into at Paris Fashion Week next week. edit: below is an attachment of a pic from the evening. Not going for quality there. Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game.
Bubba136 Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 Great gobs of goose grease, KH!! Are you really going to Pairs for Fashion Week, next week? Good on you! Boy, I love that city. I'd give you the name of my favorite restaurant in that city but you probably already have a favorite of your own. Perhaps a stop in London for a day or so to for a visit with some of our English cousins? oh, yes...great recount of party night. Glad you had Heel-D along to keep you straight. Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
kneehighs Posted September 24, 2008 Author Posted September 24, 2008 Yeah, I'm really going. 9 days of work and play. Maybe one or two nights of play. You're right about the restaurants. I'm a total foodie as admirer5577 will readily testify. I really doubt I'll have time for a 3 hour fine dining experience though...and even more disappointingly, I doubt I'll have time for the 6 hour (RT time to London). May the World Heel Meet 2009 solve all that. Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game.
kneehighs Posted October 3, 2008 Author Posted October 3, 2008 It's weird how I feel somewhat neglectful of my thread here. Life at Paris Fashion Week has been good. I did dinner in 4" Nine West pumps, met Angela Lindvall (Victoria's Secret Super Model), partied with Milla Jovovich, talked with Gareth Pugh (for about 15 minutes) and have had a real good time here. Just like in New York, I have seen a man wearing high heels every day so far...usually YSL's. Not a single person ever really reacts with a complete drop dead look of disgust, if anything I think most are just curious and questioning themselves. Anyhow, gotta run... Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game.
Bubba136 Posted October 3, 2008 Posted October 3, 2008 Sounds like a real bash, kh....be careful not to let your days and nights get mixed up. (Like the picture, by the way. The look on your face: "The Fox in the Cat-bird seat"? ) Have fun and we're looking forward to a full report once you get home. Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
Arctic Posted October 3, 2008 Posted October 3, 2008 Life at Paris Fashion Week has been good. I did dinner in 4" Nine West pumps, met Angela Lindvall (Victoria's Secret Super Model), partied with Milla Jovovich, talked with Gareth Pugh (for about 15 minutes) and have had a real good time here. No way? We're gonna hear from you some day through some other channels. Good luck, man! What's all the fuss about?
CassieJ Posted October 3, 2008 Posted October 3, 2008 I volunteer to be your valet on your next Fashion Week trip! I will do it in heels too! Cassie - http://www.fetishforhighheels.com
kneehighs Posted October 8, 2008 Author Posted October 8, 2008 Let's see, I finally have some time to post two shots of heels that I got during fashion week....strictly for their heels. Here is one, where I was getting a bit creative with the indoor lighting. And another. I think she had been drinking away her borefriend woes that night... Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game.
vector Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 Kneehighs, Great pics!! Especially the first one- an AWSOME subject!! Just curious, what camera do you have?
HappyFeat Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 Those are great shots! Great photography, beautiful women, and nice heels...what an outstanding combination. Style is built from the ground up!
kneehighs Posted October 10, 2008 Author Posted October 10, 2008 Thanks for the compliments on the photography guys! I use a Canon EOS 40D and a 580 EXII speedlight. In those shots, I bounced the light off mirrors, which were placed in nearby walls. Here are some shots taken by Heel-D at the closing party to London Fashion Week. In this shot, the girl and I took off our pumps and did Vodka shots from each other's shoes. In this shot, she got playful with my pump. There are more where these came from, but just way too R-rated to put here on the forum. Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game.
HappyFeat Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Wow! That is amazing. What can I say, women LOVE a guy in heels. You just have way too much fun for being only one person. The Canon 40D is the camera that I would love to have. But unless I slow down my spending on shoes, there will not be a new camera for me... Style is built from the ground up!
vector Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Vodka shots in each others shoes???? It's a good thing that liquor kills germs! (smile)
Bubba136 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Vodka shots in each others shoes???? It's a good thing that liquor kills germs! (smile) Yeah, good thing they took their feet out of them, first! ROFLMAO Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
HappyFeat Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Yeah, good thing they took their feet out of them, first! ROFLMAO That might work if wearing peep toes... Style is built from the ground up!
flavio Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I just can't believe I was in Paris 'till last saturday and didn't meet Kneehighs. Flavio - Brazilian heel lover, now in France.
hhboots Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 You sure live the life KH. Hanging out with models, and Milla Jovovich *drool* I just love that woman - You are the man Being married with kids, my version of streetheeling is nothing like yours and is nowhere near as exciting, but at least I can enjoy reading your adventures.
Dawn HH Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 Kneehighs:-) Vodka shots in each others shoes? How does it feel to put on a wet shoe on one foot and have a dry one on the other? That's sure a different way of using high heels. Your just having too much fun. You sly dog you. Congrats. I'm glad that you are enjoying your trip to Paris. I enjoyed your pics also. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
Stilettoscot Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 KH, Great to see you're still doing your thing! You rock my friend, Scott Walking in ultra-highs because it's exciting...and it is!!
Arctic Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks for the compliments on the photography guys! I use a Canon EOS 40D and a 580 EXII speedlight That's a good choice for fashion photography, I bought last year a 30D with a few lenses and a 420 EX and am almost totally satisfied. Nice shots btw! Bert What's all the fuss about?
kneehighs Posted October 21, 2008 Author Posted October 21, 2008 ^ Yeah, I'll agree it's a good starter camera, but soon I'll be ready for an upgrade...argh, the perils of rapidly advancing technology are similar to always wanting to get a new pair of shoes! Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game.
kneehighs Posted October 21, 2008 Author Posted October 21, 2008 That's a good choice for fashion photography, I bought last year a 30D with a few lenses and a 420 EX and am almost totally satisfied. Nice shots btw! Bert Actually, the biggest and most powerful name in fashion is going to see my work really soon and approve or reject it for use in one of her publications...not Vogue. BUT, based on photos taken with the Canon EOS 40D. Her initials are A.W. As I create a new career path for myself it will be fun to see where it leads. Yesterday, I talked with Keith Richards' daughter on the street for a few minutes. The celebs that I've met are all really human people and most that I've talked to seem down to earth. I'm sure there are exceptions though. Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game.
euchrid Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 In this shot, she got playful with my pump. Maybe she was just hungry? Always High-Heel Responsibly
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