Glamorama was a spectacular event in its own right, but the afterparty is what really elevated the evening into “lifetime memory” territory. The official Macy’s afterparty was staged on the seventh floor of Macy’s on State Street – the second largest department store on the planet. Attendees wound their way through a magical wonderland of different niches – from a real life Candyland sponsored by See’s to a wood-paneled men’s lounge replete with craft beers and a smorgasbord of freshly sliced meat. The swag ranged from free Gucci Flora perfume to rave-worthy laser flashing rings. As the DJ spun dance hits two professional hula hoopers (who also performed at String Cheese Incident’s Rothbury 2009 reunion show) spun and writhed on platforms on either side of the dance floor. Even Jeremy and my brother Matt, neither of whom enjoy fashion as much as I do, declared Glamorama to be one of the best nights of their lives. I cannot wait to attend Glamorama 2011!
Jeremy and Matt Enjoying the Buffet
Macy Gray was a pleasure to watch perform live. She sang her two greatest hits, I Try and Beauty in the World. I was a huge Macy Gray fan in my adolescence and I’ve missed her during the past decade. I think it’s great that she’s staging a successful comeback. Her singular voice is raspy and soulful, and she is an incredible performer. Beauty in the World was a fitting finale song for Glamorama 2010. As she sang, the back curtain lifted up to reveal models wearing looks from each of the shows, clapping their hands and singing in unison. Macy Gray encouraged the audience to stand up and dance – in spite of Macy’s insistence that everyone must remain seated. She was 100% correct – when else are you going to see Macy sing at Macy’s Glamorama!? As the curtain shut, an explosion of star-shaped glitter and confetti poured down from the rafters onto the audience. A perfect way to complete Macy’s star-studded fashion extravaganza!
Star Shaped Confetti Rained Down
