Yesterday was a serious adventure. With only ten days of planning we put together a fashion parade on the Brooklyn Bridge featuring 20 models, 7 designers, and a following of Brooklynites, tourists, journalist, and paparazzi which witnessed what will go down in history as the longest runway show the fashion world has ever seen.

I’m so excited that the event was a success and want to thank all the indies out there who made this happen.

Samantha Lennon on make-up and Dennis Bailey of DABarts on hair were absolutely amazing.

The models we’re spectacular and managed to walk the whole bridge without a single trip up (some even came running on the tailend in 5 inch heels).

Love Brigade, New York Couture, Brooklyn Royalty, Mandate of Heaven, San and Soni, Angel Lust, Zulema Griffin, Rachel Antoff, and Dannijo presented amazing collections which we’re looking forward to seeing more of all this week (Zulema’s show is tonight).

All and all this was an amazing event and we’re so excited to have been able to put it together.

Special thanks to NYC 360, BBC, Threadbanger, and Kiwibox for following us around with your cameras all day.

Lots of love to our sponsors and to GURU energy drinks for getting in on the action. You kept me hydrated and moving throughout the massive walk.

Check out what other sites are saying about our romp on the Brooklyn Bridge…

Racked

The Village Voice

Threadbanger

Brownstoner

Citysearch

Gowanus Lounge

Afrobella

Twisted Knickers

Angel Lust

The New York Sun

Uptown Girls

Trans Trend

The Fashion Spot

Gothamist

Is Mental

55 Secret Street

FreeNYC

Pink Rock Candy

DUMBONYC

Not so prim & proper

Derelicte

The New York Times

The Pittsburg Post Gazette

Shiny Style

I’m sure there will be more this week, but to all of those who were there, we’re glad you shared this event with us.

Here is an old video I dug up on the YouTube of the first, if not one of the first, Betsey Johnson shows. It dates back to 1977 and of course took place at Studio 54. I must say Betsey’s runway shows have improved from this one. The models are uncoordinated and unsure of what they are supposed to be doing, however I think it’s the massive amounts of coke they did before the show that has caused their jilted moves.

Great story today from the NY Times: Parish Nation, a hip hop clothing line based in NYC donated their clothes and time to help troubled youth at Camden High School. For the students of this troubled high school, the fashion show was the rarest of the events, which turned their auditorium into somewhat of a runway. About 40 students were given the chance to participate in this rare event.

“Beneath it all was a more basic question, about the educational value of a fashion show. On the one hand, as one teacher put it, clothes are a bridge between street life and school life, two worlds teenagers toggle between. On the other, the fashion industry’s exclusivity and emphasis on looks might bruise feelings.”

Read the full story and watch the fashion show here.

April 22nd the state of New York is funding a charity event to promote earth friendly fashion and product design.

Beautiful work of art in human form, Chris Whelan will be gracing the runway in clothing by EDUN alongside other model humanitarian company i.e. Ralph Lauren poster boy Robyn Sinclair.

The goody bags are limited to a 100 for the VIP invites.

If you have something to contribute or are interested in attending this eco-extravaganza please contact info@bui-lavrypr.com.

In coordination with this event designers such as Carasan and Rockras by Kimberly MacDonald will be showcasing their work. Kimberly MacDonald’s semi-precious stoned jewelry sit in the jewelry cases at Bergdorffs and on indie favorites like Stacy London.

For a more in depth look at this event visit http://bui-lavrypr.blogspot.com/ for the down low!!!

-Kristen May at Angel Lust!!!