Feb 12 • 08:24 UTC 🇪🇪 Estonia Postimees

Susan Luitsalu recalls: 'In New York, nobody is waiting for unkempt provinces'

Susan Luitsalu reflects on her experience attending New York Fashion Week, emphasizing the excitement and absurdity of being invited to such a high-profile event.

As New York Fashion Week kicks off, Estonian author Susan Luitsalu shares a passage from her book 'My World' where she recounts her unexpected invitation to this prestigious event. Living in Estonia, such opportunities are rare, and Luitsalu humorously notes the disconnect between the grandeur of an invitation to Fashion Week and the reality of everyday life in Estonia.

She illustrates her excitement at receiving a call asking her to join the festivities in New York, comparing the offer to something as ordinary as a local fair. Luitsalu's narrative captures the whimsical nature of such invitations and the nervous anticipation it brings. She playfully suggests that even a resident of New York wouldn't often expect to receive such an invitation, underscoring the unique nature of the experience for someone from a smaller country.

Through her reflections, Luitsalu highlights not just the allure of global fashion but also the cultural perspectives of someone journeying from Estonia to a bustling metropolis like New York. Her story resonates with many who dream of attending such elite events, emphasizing how rare and surreal these moments can be, especially from a vantage point far removed from the fashion capitals of the world.

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