Fall 2009 New York

Cynthia Rowley, or Not

protesters at cynthia rowley.JPGIf we’re going to be honest, we’re going to tell you that the best part about a Cynthia Rowley show is the front row.

She lives in the West Village, plays in the West Village and has a store in the West Village which means she’s bffs with people like Parker Posey and Philip Seymour Hoffman who are infinitely more interesting than her clothes.

So we’re not pissed that we didn’t get to see the collection, we’re pissed that we stood outside amongst the protesters at left for forty minutes only to be told the venue was at capacity.

We asked one PR girl just who planned the show and she said LaForce+Stevens; the next said it was handled in house and the next offered me a perch in the doorway from which to see nothing but the back of the models.

So it’s just too bad these economy-friendly, “intimate” shows aren’t designed for the same number of people as before. Otherwise, you’d be reading about the show.

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posted by guest

Feb 16, 2009 10:58PM

Posts like these make you guys sound childish... rise above it.

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posted by guest

Feb 16, 2009 11:03PM

too funny-- I'm not a fashion person and I was there with no problem.

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posted by guest

Feb 16, 2009 11:31PM

How is it childish? People write about these shows for a living... so I hardly find it childish to be annoyed when you're invited to a show and then can't even see the clothes.
In fact I think CR's PR is quite childish in not being able to handle the show properly. It's not just Fashionista who are feeling the gripe of smaller shows, other blogs including The Cut and the Fug girls are struggling with it as well.

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posted by guest

Feb 17, 2009 2:59AM

brit girl i hear you! i was shut out of erin fetherston and i had a seat waiting for me! stupid pr people...

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posted by guest

Feb 17, 2009 7:38AM

screw them.. these designers who can't plan a show are only shooting themselves in the foot

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posted by guest

Feb 17, 2009 8:12AM

you have a right to be annoyed with poorly organized shows. The PR companies are paid a fortune to wear headsets that don't work and look at seating plans that don't accomodate the guests. It's so tired and silly. Don't be so shocked. You're dealing with brats working for bigger brats. Missing Cynthia Rowley, one of the weakest "designers" on the roster is an opportunity to go have a coffee and get psyched for the next show, which hopefully doesn't disappoint. A Blessing in disguise.
fluff
http://emperorsoldclothes.blogspot.com/

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posted by guest

Feb 17, 2009 10:33AM

post 1 -- you know its what we were all thinking outside that show

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posted by guest

Feb 17, 2009 10:51AM

What I mean is that of course you have the right to be annoyed for not being able to get into the show.

But to automatically insult the designer and the clothes is throwing a little hissy fit.

-guest1

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posted by guest

Feb 17, 2009 1:22PM

don't sound so butthurt about not getting in

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posted by guest

Feb 17, 2009 11:20PM

Rowley chose her mattress mite site, I fault her, her show is her fault.

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posted by guest

Feb 18, 2009 2:45PM

the real issue here is what do those protesters posters say?

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