fao schwartz

In case you haven't heard the latest brewing ground for the next crop of fashion designers is not Saint Martins or F.I.T., it is New York toy store FAO Schwartz. I'm not kidding. Did you see my earlier post about FAO's Fashion Show Party? While a $25,000 fashion design party is a twelve-year-old girl's dream come true, what about the privileged six-year-old princess? FAO has them covered too.

Tutu Couture by FAO Schwartz is a special online boutique where you can design your very own Tutu, and the seamstresses at Tutu Couture will hand-make it for you. You can choose from different Tutu lengths and colors, and add adornments such as rhinestones, pom poms and flowers. The handmade Tutu is delivered in four weeks and prices range from $55-$95. Any recipient of one of these sure is a lucky little ballerina!

My love for fashion began at an early age. I played in my mom's makeup and clothes, I was a BIG Barbie fan, my first idol was Punky Brewster (she was so cool and spunky that Punky) and I have subscribed to Vogue since I was twelve. I can't imagine what it would have been like to have my very own Fashion Design Party by FAO Schwartz, starting at $25,000. Here are the fabulous details:

FAO helps throw the party at the toy store in New York City with a real fashion designer, who helps the special girl and her lucky friends design original garments. Their very own designs are then handmade and finished by professionals. Within two months of the party, they experience a model's life by showing their creations at a special runway fashion show and ice cream party for 50 guests. Over the top? Just a little.