Scene: PatBo by Creative Director Patricia Bonaldi Fall/Winter 2024 collection presenting “Femme Frames” with a 90’s party girl attitude. Covetable old-school glamour, updated for the modern woman. The show opened with harmonious violins and a beautiful ballet performance by the Joffrey School of Ballet. The models then graced the colossal balcony to the imperial staircase, inspired by the Palais Garnier, the Paris Opera, of the Surrogate’s Courthouse, designed in the Beaux-Arts style in downtown Manhattan.
PatBo is a Brazilian fashion brand known for its intricately detailed embroidery, beading, and craftsmanship exemplified by the brand’s commitment to both technical expertise and abounding creativity.
Talent for the show: Key hairstylist Linh Nguyen and team for Cutler Salon with products by Redken “Center part, sleek and shiny. And natural curly texture hair. Undone, matte, texture”. Key makeup artist Charlie Riddle and team for Stila using Stila Cosmetics “Sultry eyes paired with soft focus skin with sheen and swept on blush for the perfect balance of modern edge and femininity”. Nails Gina Edwards and team for imPRESS Beauty using Kiss Products “Black french tips”. Stylist Marcela Belleza, Casting Stefanie Stein, Production Sallee Production, Footwear Schutz U.S., Jewelry Paola Vilas, Undergarments Commando. Location Surrogate’s Court, a majestic mansion from 1907, with a colonnaded facade. Music DJ Nikki Kynard, Sponsors Martini & Rossi, Chrome Horse Society, Gorgie, Chrome Horse Tequila, and Fiji, Public Relations Savi, Photojournalist Fred J. DeVito, Imagemaker.

Special thanks to Helen Oppenheim, hair historian, archivist, and blogger, for asking me to collaborate during Fashion Week.