Now that Style week and Fashion week is over…which was better? Why? What expectations did you have and were they met? Let’s speak on it.
I for one enjoyed CFW waaaay better. But then, my expectations were as such. I’ve always felt that the two were on different levels, SWJ tries to please the crowd by bringing us “hype” and “flava” while CFW brings world class presentations to us so that we get the feel of a fashionweek that would happen in a Paris or Milan. Style week. Both of the had horrible delays. On CFW’s opening night, the showed started 3 HOURS late as we waited patiently while the stage was being built!!! Are they serious??? Style week had us wait almost an hour in between shows for an editor who had just flown in from London or something…because my presence alone is clearly not enough.
The CFW location was much better, it was indoors for one and I could actually see what was on the runway. Fashionblock is very overhyped, the sidewalk can only hold so much people (which was way too stuffed for my liking) and outside of that you can’t see jack! The sponsors on board made for a better CFW experience…Taboo, Smirnoff Flavoured Vodka and Nestle Supligen mixes were free flowing…though the combining of all three is not something I’d recommend! The idea of setting up booths so that the audience can actually meet the designers and purchase items on spot, also one-ups SWJ.
SWJ had great entertainment at Fashionblock, the fire-spitting dancers were HOT, pun intended LOL. The gas they left on the stage also made for very funny trips from the models as well…ok that wasn’t really funny but hey no one got seriously hurt.
I really enjoyed the collections from both shows though, this years collections were really good. Colour was definitely a trend…bright, vibrant colourful pieces…I was disappointed by only a minimal few.
Enough of me babbling on…what do our loyal FOS readers have to say?
Jhay:
Ofcourse the whole production of CFW is superior to SWJ. CFW had a more internatinal flair. Pulse is a lot more organized and it showed. Pulse’s venue choice was WAY better 2.
CFW lacked a certain something though that SWJ has - i think its the “hype” that SWJ brings which makes their shows not so boring as CFW.
Both events had shows that started late and unnecessay delays.
WRT [with regards to] designers, both brought designers that i really liked (i.e. Fauvette, Kevin O’brian, Ande Sew & Reve from SWJ and Claudia Pegus, Catalin Botezatu, The Cloth & Bill Edwards from CFW) and others i didn’t.
I missed Posh Punk (ye that piece that Jaunel is wearing on the cover of the CFW book) that showed the previous 2 years at CFW though.
Ryo in response to Jhay
True to everything said above.
In my view however hype is relative. SWJ tends to bring a certain crowd while CFW brings another. I don’t think much has to be said on that. LOL. Personally I was more excited to see CFW than I was SWJ just because of what I know I could expect; and the quality of the show.
Sasha:
I’ve never been to Style Week,so this won’t be a fair comparison…BUT!…Last year’s CFW was excellent.I can’t say the same for this year.
The timing delays were TERRIBLE and only about two designers’ work really impressed me.The rest looked like stuff any old someone could put together.Was rather disappointed. It was not classy at all at all. Hopefully next year it will be better.
Sheena:
Cfw is by far my Fav, there was a lot of class to this show, I was wowed by almost all of the designers..Great emphasis was placed on the cleanliness of runway which added to the designers showcase.
As for style week, I’m yet to find a designer that wowed me in all that craziness. It was as if I was at a Circus
Ryo:
Imo Pulse was the better show, always has been. Pulse knows how to put on a world class event..and that they did. Both shows however suffered from late starts and that was off-putting.
In regards to venue, Pulse again scores high points. The NISC is as good a venue as any and it sure beats the muddy, outdoor locales that Saint seems to favour for the past few years. Also Saint needs to do away with the fabric runway…it’s not a good look. In fact it’s very high school talent show!!
It seems we’re all in favour of Pulse. Come on Deweight, step up your game. Every interview Mr. Deweight Peters of Saint does, there is no mistaking the superiority he oozes ensuring us all that Style Week is THE fashion week of the region and can be compared to none other…it seems your patrons don’t agree.
What say you?
