The Real People Fashion Parade @ Santana Row -sandra mickanen imagining.. #fashion
my imagination does not need a long runway to take flight. case in point.. i was youtube watching the fendi, 2026 spring/summer fashion show which took place in milan
which took place indoors; which included many different models, but all models similar in height, weight, close in age; all with that signature, traditional way of walking the course of the runway
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instantaneously my imagination premiers, on its unique to me inner mysterious movie screen:
a fashion parade at santana row in san jose. outdoors on a glorious december day. no cars on santana row for the duration of 'the real people fashion parade'
that is reserved for the parade..
the sidewalks are filled with people, the VIP tables outside restaurants on santana row reserved long in advance... as are the window views from inside restaurants.. families sitting along the curbs.. people staying in the apartments, hotels on santana row: out on their patios..
the real people in the fashion parade are just that; real people, who really shopped/purchased items from boutiques/stores on santana row; who love what they bought, feel they look great in it..
by default this includes many different people, ages, sizes, styles.. customers and employees...
every store gets represented in the parade.. banner (babes), precede each group of a dozen people, announcing the name of the store.. and brands represented..
everyone walks their own walk...
there is opportunity for clothes, mens, womens, childrens..
for accessories..
there has to be live music accompanying the real people fashion parade..
and they already do a spectacular job with landscaping, flowers, plants... to make it beautiful.
-top security is a must. can't have or enjoy anything if everyone is not safe.
but, yes..
i can see this! vividly.. and it accomplishes what you would hope it would accomplish..
lots of people traffic; a draw to the area (which would also feed into valley fair...)
which! can do the same thing, but indoors...
it increases awareness and sales.. it allows people to see styles, designs, colors on real people
it opens hearts, minds, ideas... it inspires!
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back in the day.. decades ago.. i might have seen this movie in my imagination and went knocking on doors at santana row trying to make it happen..
- magtimeframes.. saw it; collaborated; made it happen.. getting art on the walls at amelias..
-diapers to diapers.. saw it; collaborated; turned into a photography, poetry exhibit; fundraiser
-movers n shakers.. heard one song (fly..) collaborated, turned into a dance class
-sandyland comics.. got 1 vision.. collaborated, made 20 plus comic strips..
-the heart seen.. ricky picky... kissin the chocolate blues.. good neighbors holiday boutique.. eat, write & exercise..
long list.. the common denominator, is.. ONE vision, ONE song, ONE idea.. sometimes vivid; sometimes vague.. but i had to act on the inspiration.. and God seem to always place family, friends who would help support.. million "Thank You's!"
but, as it is not back in the day, it is 2025.. i'll just share the idea, and should anyone reading this be so inspired.. well, please place us on the invitation list.
our creative fulfillment comes from yard art now; hosting celebrations with family & friends.. participating as guests with family & friends, walks, hikes, bike rides, supporting our grandchildren at their activities.. enjoying retirement.. and as Christians, we also say, 'enjoying the life Jesus died for us to have'
hallelujah & amen!
#fashion
#reallifestyles
posted by SANDRA MICKANEN @ 12:04 PM
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