BLOSSOM NITE: CREATURE COUTURE FASHION PARTY

BLOSSOM NITE: CREATURE COUTURE (Halloween Edition)

NYC’s favorite fashion industry night is BACK for October—and this time, we’re leaning deep into high-fashion horror.

Our theme for the night is CREATURE COUTURE: Fashion Monster.

We’re drawing inspiration from runway history’s darkest, most unhinged moments—think Alexander McQueen avian silhouettes, John Galliano sinister drama, and Rick Owens alien forms.

The Dress Code: Demonize Your Look

Take your daily uniform and distort it. Go completely against your usual taste with deconstructed tailoring, extreme proportions, colored contacts, claws, feathers, or literally turn yourself into a predatory bird. If it looks like a standard costume, push it further—make it editorial.

The List: Networking Done Differently

Networking can feel transactional or rushed, but The List is how we keep connections alive.

The List is a signature part of Blossom Nite. After the event, attendees receive a personalized newsletter containing the full guest directory—making it seamless to follow up and collaborate with people you spoke to (or missed!) on the floor.

When you RSVP, you’ll submit:

• Your contact info & social handle
• What you’re looking for in collaborations
• What you’re offering to the community

Note: Attendance is strictly required to be included on The List directory.

Admission

• Admission: $5 Entry (or FREE when you start a 7-day trial to Working in Fashion on Substack).
• RSVP: Lock in your spot now to get added to The List!
• Check-In: Please check in with the host upon arrival to ensure your name is logged.
• 21+ Only: This event takes place at a bar. Valid ID required at the door.

Hosts

• Claire Vastola — @girlintofashion
• Rose Vastola — @rosevastola

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