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"   It is hard to believe that yet another New York Fashion Week is quickly approaching. Barely recovering from the hangover of Spring/Summer 08 shows in September I am once again preparing for a week of sleepless nights, fashion experimentation and defying science by trying to be in two places at one time. The thought of casting a stunt double\u2013frizzy haired blondes with &amp;quot;interesting&amp;quot; noses need only to apply\u2013is a daunting task but dressing them authentically for the week&amp;#039;s festivities is where I am at a loss because I barely have a second to think about what my fashion week uniform will be!! The first flight attendant uniforms were constructed to be practical, resilient and inspire confidence in passengers by referencing military elements in their design. The recent acquisition of my vintage Balenciaga dress could be mistaken for a Pan Am Mile-High Club president for its brass buttons and military-esque sense of authority\u2013navy blue was the preferred winter hue for most stewardesses. I am not sure if my exaggerated shoulder pads inspire confidence in myself, let alone anyone else, but surely will put a smile on some fashion queen&amp;#039;s face some point in the week. Besides, in case of an emergency I can use my outfit as a flotation device. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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