Fashion Funhouse Emporium

Over here at Fashion Funhouse Emporium, we are gearing up to cover lesser known and new designer shows at New York Spring 2012 Fashion Week.

Many people ask us, "How do I get invitations to fashion week shows?" The answer is that it's very difficult unless you are part of the industry. This is because fashion shows are not necessarily public events but showcases for fashion editors, stylists, retail buyers and reporters. Inviting everyone that wanted to come would probably fill up Madison Square Garden, making for a huge, expensive production some designers just can't afford unless they sell tickets. Though it may someday come to that, right now theres no room for you.

You (Yes You!) can head over to YouTube's Live from the Runway Channel starting September 1st. In addition the fully-loaded channel will keep fashion fans completely up-to-date with show schedules, backstage beauty looks, interviews, trends and how-to videos. Starting September 8^th, live shows from your favorite designers will broadcast.You will also be invited to join the conversation by logging into the site and commenting with the hashtag #LiveRunway.You can even sit in your local coffee shop and view by mobile devices. Recaps and archived fashion shows will also be available on the mobile channel between live streams.

MBFW is not the first to live stream shows, as many designers have recognized that you too love fashion. M.A.C and Milk Studios has thier own set of shows that have select viewing of real-time runway. ShowStudio, the innovator was the first to bring you overseas with the beloved Alexander McQueen's S/S 2010 collection 'Plato's Atlantis' live online.

The best part of all this? You can wear your pajamas, avoid the crowds and lines and eat popcorn in front of your iPad or laptop while you attend Fashion Week.

Photo: Duckie Brown

If you don't work in the fashion industry and have always wanted to see what all the Fashion Week hype is about, Florshiem by Duckie Brown is giving  you a last minute chance to attend the show this Thursday, February 10, starting at 1PM at Lincoln Center.

How do I aquire this fashion show ticket you ask?

This season, Daniel Silver and Steven Cox designers of Duckie Brown are reinventing the classic Florsheim Ludgate shoe, an iconic style from the Florsheim archives.

Head over to Florsheim by Duckie Brown's Facebook page and post your choice of the classic Florsheim shoe you want to see Duckie Brown to interpret:

Florshiem by Duckie Brown Facebook Page

Here's how to win:
1. Post an image on the Florsheim by Duckie Brown Facebook wall of a classic Florsheim shoe that you would like to see Daniel and Steven reinterpret.(Check out Florsheim's website to see some photos,or hit up Google!)

2. Click "Like" to vote for the image that you like the best.

3. Invite your friends to become fans and vote for your image.

4. The image that gets the most "Likes" wins! The person who posted that image will win a ticket to the Duckie Brown Fall 2011 runway show, which will feature Florsheim by Duckie Brown shoes on the runway.

Facebook users now have until tomorrow at 12PM on Wednesday, January 9th to post Florsheim Shoe images and your pals cab vote until 5PM.

The winner will be announced shortly after on the Florsheim by Duckie Brown Facebook page.

So if you want to crash the Duckie Brown Runway show, hurry! PS, there are cute boys, if you need more incentive. Unfortunately for some of my readers, you need to be in NYC to accept the ticket. You dont have to live here, but if youre in town, then check it out. This lowly blogger cannot afford an all expense paid trip to NYC. This isn't the Price is Right, people.