Looking back...

Whilst in New York it was interesting to see that everything I had suspected about the fashion design was true, although it was shocking to see just how true it was. Capitalism and commercialism run rife in this city. The clothes are purely made to sell, and innovation and daring artistry are minimal. It was impressive to see the level of design was fit to go straight to the shops, and was amazing to see such finished products. The students at Parsons are truly talented. Yet it is just so, so different to fashion in London. Compared with polished, swish New York, we must look like a bunch of colour mis-matched lunatics. 

I found this experience invaluable and it has given me another dimension to my fashion knowledge of New York. Although I had been there before, I found it great to be able to focus on the fashion rather than tourism. I feel like I've got to know New York a lot better now, and it has given me perspective on London as a fashion capital.