And thousands of shuttering cameras, exclusive runway shows and tight security.
Well, those are just a few words that describe the chaos of new york fashion week
and in an age when exclusivity can pique interest and even raise value,
some designers are looking to do a 180 degree turn on the runway
by opening up access to all.
That's why Afterpay is teaming up with new york fashion
week to expand public access to the city's trendiest event
designer in new york city native Colin Locascio is even going so
far as to cast everyday new Yorkers for his spring 2023 show.
Lo cascio spoke to cheddar news about his decision saying quote for us,
it was really about finding people that really resonated with the brand.
So it felt very genuine.
Ocasio noted that the turnout for the casting call was
so overwhelming that while everyone couldn't be selected to walk,
he'd be using many to participate in future projects like brand ad campaigns.