From the first steps to the runway; my first events experience.

Last week Garden City launched their 2016 Autumn Winter fashion event and I was lucky enough to be a part of the team who put on the incredible show. The show was so seamlessly put together with great attention to detail. I know this because from the early days of my internship, the team at my placement including myself have been putting every little piece together.

From the rugs on the ground, to the thread on the walls even the event’s title ‘Weave through Winter’ I was lucky enough to have my input and take responsibility for these tasks. This year my placement was able to secure (and who I got to meet and get a photo with!), Australian fashion icon Rachael Finch as the event’s host and ambassador. Garden City’s AW16 show was a day full of firsts.

As soon as I arrived to event last Thursday I hit the ground running! My first task, which continued throughout the event, was organising the harpist. I was responsible for positioning her in the shopping centre and making sure her equipment was always put away or there when she needed. What may seem like a small not so important task, I took this responsibility quiet seriously. I want my team to know that while I had never worked at an event like this, I was capable of fulfilling tasks without guidance or supervision.

As the event was based around fashion there were of course fashion shows. I was required to dress several models, which again was a first for me! I never would have though getting dressed could be so stressful! Again whilst under no supervision I still took this task very seriously to prove I was capable of the tasks assigned to me.

Through the day I was assigned smaller tasks. Supervising the stage, transporting gift bags and organising little details needed for smaller ‘attention to detail’ requirements such as picking the ‘perfect velvet burgundy nail polish.’

The event was a success and to best of my knowledge went off without a hitch. My first event experience has had a profound effect on me to the extent that I’m now considering pursuing a career in events management. The hard work of weeks of meticulous planning to see it all come together was such an ecstatic feeling combined with the adrenaline rush of thinking on your (very sore) feet was enough to sell me a career in the events AND public relations industry.

Thanks for reading,

Jordaine