Every year, the two biggest design schools in NY, F.I.T and Parsons, have a competition for students to submit designs to be chosen as part of a fashion show that is attended by some big name people. This is a huge deal for the students to get their name/work out there. One of the finalists is Matt’s co-worker Blair (that’s how we know anything about this at all). So, if there are designers wanting to show off their clothes, they’re gonna need models. Blair (among several others) suggested Matt audition to be one of the models because he has “perfect proportions.” Matt didn’t argue; he decided he wanted to try out so he prepped by giving up carbs, running a lot and throwing in some extra ab work outs. After a grueling WEEK of all this hard work (of course he slipped a couple times and had carbs. I mean who can go a whole WEEK of this ridiculous diet?!), he got himself in good enough shape (he has a freakin’ 4-pack now. I mean seriously, God?) to feel confident trying out.
The open call was held from 6-9 in an art gallery type space in Manhattan (pic). You know Matt, he was there right at 6 and was one of the first in line of probably hundreds of guys and gals that showed up. He got measured and was asked to walk for the design students (including Blair) who would be selecting models to represent their lines. As he was walking, Blair called out, “Hi, Matt,” which brought awkward attention on him but, he didn’t care. Also, one of the directors (a man) told him, “Very nice, very nice. Do you work out Matt?” He left feeling pretty confident and we went to Pies N’ Thighs and gorged on fried chicken and biscuits to celebrate.
He found out Monday that he was selected by a student named Simon to represent his line! He was so non-chalant about it - like it was no big deal - but I was freaking out. He said he wasn’t really surprised because he had put a lot of effort into it. The effort he’s referring to is the aforementioned week of “hard” work. I reminded him that some people dedicate their lives to becoming a model and this was his first audition ever. Then today, he got another e-mail that explains he was actually chosen by THREE students so he’ll be walking in three different collections! So of all the people who tried out, he was selected by three designers - amazing. He said there were several people who were chosen by multiple designers but I said, “Still it’s like you’re one of the elite.” He said, “Well, duh.” That Matt. He has to go to two fittings per designer and the show is March 3rd and 4th (Jackie’s b-day!).
He’s a little embarrassed or something to go around telling everybody so I took it upon myself to write a guest post, if you will. I’m super proud and excited for him and thought you all would be too! Hopefully, there will be some scout in the audience and this will be the beginning of something great for my Boo.
Check it out: http://www.fusionfashionshow.com/
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