Though we’re living in an age where haute couture seems more accessible than ever thanks to social media, there has always been an element of mystery (and a hint of magic) when it comes to how the shows really come together—until now. In case you missed it, we put on our very first fashion show, Who What Wear Runway, created with Secret Deodorant during New York Fashion Week, and let us tell you, it was quite the production.
From creating a neon-lit, 360-degree walkway at the Skylight Modern to styling 30 ready-to-wear looks and streaming the show live to viewers everywhere (you can watch the whole thing here), we had countless tasks to tackle when planning our event. But we have to say, one of our favorite bits was casting. We believe fashion should be accessible to all, so we tapped some our favorite influencers and bloggers, from Chriselle Lim to Kristine Agabaian of the blog Kris Chérie, to walk the runway.
Interested in knowing what goes on behind the scenes? We chatted with Agabaian to find out what it was like to walk in her first-ever fashion show and see what she did to get the confidence to strut down the catwalk. Keep reading to see the prep that really goes on behind the scenes.