New York Fashion Week kicked off on September 6th and runs through the 11th. Designers are showcasing their Spring/Summer 2020 collections to the press, celebrities, and the general public.
And for the first time in a long while, I’m actually excited about Fashion Week.
I’ve always been fascinated by the fashion world for as long as I can remember. I grew up watching the Style Network and shows like How Do I Look? and What Not to Wear. I was amazed at how the combination of shirt, pants, jacket, and shoes of a certain style or pattern could create the perfect look (or a terrible one). Fashion can send a message, tell stories about a person.
But I began to drift away from it over the years. Not because I lost interest, but as a side effect of trauma. The past few years have been spent dealing with crises and people who didn’t have my best intentions at heart. The more stress I experience, the more I tend to lose interest in the things I enjoy most. With the help of therapy, my mom and I have been coming to grips with the narcissistic abuse we’ve suffered, and it’s making me realize how much I’ve lost as a result.
During this healing process, I found influencer Rickey Thompson. He’s been posting stories on Instagram of him getting ready, attending shows, and just living his best life. Over the past few days, I’ve gone from being amused by Rickey’s antics to being genuinely curious about what’s being presented this year.
So this week, I’m diving back in. Because I’m tired of disconnecting from the parts of me that feel alive. I’ve found some live streams to watch, and I’m looking forward to seeing some of the independent designers show off their collections to the world. I’m ready to reclaim that sense of curiosity and wonder, one runway show at a time.
📌 Changelog
- May 21, 2025: Article re-written to add additional information.
- Sep 7, 2019: Original article posted.
