Rodarte, Bill Cunningham, and Lunch with Harry Belafonte: 24 Hours with Tessa Thompson at New York Fashion Week Inline

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    My friends and Style Sirs Micah and Wayman before fitting the look for the show. (We are coordinated by accident.) It's my second time in the city playing dress up with Rodarte!

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    My hair stylist, Brian Magallones, showed up in a smart cardigan with trim that matched my Rodarte belt.

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    After traveling for so many hours due to the weather, I felt like this little Pug bag. Good thing I had the genius Nick Barose to paint the pain away.

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    I squealed when I spotted Bill Cunningham right outside the show. Look at the sheer wonder and joy on his face. He makes fashion infectious.

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    Waiting for the show to begin. I spy. . . .

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    I loved the lighting for the show. It made it conceptual and dream-like.

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    I adore how effortless sparkle becomes. Also, the most amazing chokers happened.

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    Caught at the party. Such good music playing. Couldn't stop dancing.

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    The ladies backstage after the show.

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    A silent squeal. I got to steal a couple hours away the flurry of Fashion Week to meet and dine with Harry Belafonte. He inspires such a geeky smile in me.

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    This is moments after arriving to Hotel Hugo after ten hours of travel. Canceled flights, delayed trains. I'm exhausted but very excited for first NYC Fashion Week.

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    The after-party at the Jane hotel. Somehow they always have the best, most festive dance floors. I went to Rodarte Prom recently in LA and this was like Semiformal East.

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    Goodnight!