Miami Swim Week Chaos

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Fashion Week is always a fun time in any city but as any event planner knows there’s a lot to think about before a runway show or even a presentation can become a reality. The departure of title sponsor, Mercedes-Benz, left everyone in the fashion industry a bit confused for some time, but even now as runways continue to be filled with models and front rows packed with celebrities, some cities are struggling.

Miami Swim Week was last week, filling South Beach with a colorful and interesting array of swimwear and coverups. Not to mention some A-list celebrity action!

However, IMG, the usual chief organizer of Fashion Week, did not organize Miami Swim Week...and mayhem followed.

Multiple production companies were involved but with no governing body to overlook the calendar, times, and venues; everyone was left to their own devices. Funkshion, a production company that put on a few shows, started things on Wednesday, even though the official start date was Thursday. Some shows started over 30 minutes late due to rearrangements of the seating charts, which then caused press AND models to be late to other shows.

Thankfully, IMG will be returning next year to smooth out the wrinkles.


By: Rachel Oliva-Valdes






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Autumn in NYC: 2013 Edition

The humidity is down, the sky is clear and whatever trees you can find... are changing colors, it's fall in New York City.  Festivities are constantly going down no matter what season it is here, but fall brings the chill and the place goes all out chipper with decorations and a jubilant attitude.  

This year October is chock full neat happenings.  For starters, tomorrow there is the annual New York City Food & Wine Festival.  Attendees will be among the likes of Rachel Ray, Guy Fieri and Anne Burrell.  In its sixth year, the festival is moving to midtown and will be at Piers 92 and 94.  There will be tasting, demonstrations and fun for the kids.  A yummy one- make sure not to miss it! 

For any art lovers, the Armory Show at 100: The New Art Spirit starts this Friday and continues on through February.  Celebrating its 100th year, the exhibition will showcase works of artists like Picasso, Albert Pinkham Ryder, Childe Hassam, Duchamp and Gauguin.  The public is able to view a group of about 75 curated pieces.  

Although fashion week is over, this is a city that can't contain its love for style.  John Paul Gautier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk is the first international exhibition of the designers work and will be held in the city at the Brooklyn Museum starting on October 23rd.  

One of the biggest attractions of the fall is Halloween, whether you decide to dress up or not-- there are tons of fun things to do.  The Bronx Zoo's Boo at the Zoo keeps things kid friendly but still enjoyable for the adults that attend with hayrides, crafts, haunted houses and some festive furry (or not so furry) friends.  Of course Halloween night itself gets going with a parade down 6th ave.  People are welcomed to dress up in their most creative costumes while listening to live bands and ghoulishly strolling through Manhattan.  If you're not in the mood to participate, feel free to watch on the sidelines! 

By: Tori