Uniquely 911 fashion pioneers
Today I decided to cycle downtown to the 911 Memorial in Battery Park City before heading to fashion week events. This day was not one to pretend to be interested in anything fashion, and at first, the notion of the industry was something I dreaded at first. That all changed, as on my way back uptown, I decided to ride on a city street - just because.. And then, I
saw this beautiful store with very respectful design elements balanced by suitable black fonts displaying its URBAN ZEN logo, and casually relaxing styled clothing draping its mannequins. A big body guard kept a vigilant eye on me, while a few women were
standing around ...( looked like your typical fashion week event), but didn't
ask...Then suddenly this woman comes out and says "oh I don't know where I am
at sometimes"... she seems pleasant and nice...we chatted for a little while
(meanwhile some women in their befitting black -very fashion- were watching us (and I
couldn't understand why? ), we continued our conversation about the store design. I said I loved it
and it was so pretty.... she says, "you should come in" and I told her "I can't
I have my bike..but soon", and she says "well come back, my name is Donna
Karen and this is my store". She told me about the integrated food and
global healing network coupled with design and social economies fusing an intelligence of providing either financing or work co-op of food and
other natural supplies to third world countries..., so unassuming and gentle and we left it just
like that. No big deal. No hoopla for such a somber Sunday 911 day.. 
So she invited me in, to this 911 memorial meditation day she created for our community . Stunned, the gals watched my bike and I spontaneously went in to discover this incredible loft with hundreds of black pillows, water bottles in corners, video projections of images, and scriptures of famous sayings from deep thinkers...lalalala, and of course sitting lotus at front, were three buddist monks chanting behind a spectacular sweeping framed elegant black velvet curtain, and tons of lights....I meditated and naturally I cryed...
An incredible journey. As of this morning, I vowed to spend time, for a moment to discover supporting in any way I may or my abilities to do so and of which talents allow me too. Either with my touch or those that need my skills in technology and fashion or providing donations in a philanthropic arena. Because it is the highest element of humanity to offer our respects for survivors of suffering or those that cannot help themselves. I don't question my own spirituality, but I believe we can let go of religion at least just to practice that which we can or choose to not support one another.
This is true divine intervention. I know that I was supposed to be there and here right now and...I was touched.
In closing, it seems like the antithesis of an accomplished designer but more, because she, Donna Karen the woman, shows us all how and what we can do to reach larger audiences with a magnificent level of generosity.. here is her sight.
http://www.urbanzen.org/event/
So she invited me in, to this 911 memorial meditation day she created for our community . Stunned, the gals watched my bike and I spontaneously went in to discover this incredible loft with hundreds of black pillows, water bottles in corners, video projections of images, and scriptures of famous sayings from deep thinkers...lalalala, and of course sitting lotus at front, were three buddist monks chanting behind a spectacular sweeping framed elegant black velvet curtain, and tons of lights....I meditated and naturally I cryed...
An incredible journey. As of this morning, I vowed to spend time, for a moment to discover supporting in any way I may or my abilities to do so and of which talents allow me too. Either with my touch or those that need my skills in technology and fashion or providing donations in a philanthropic arena. Because it is the highest element of humanity to offer our respects for survivors of suffering or those that cannot help themselves. I don't question my own spirituality, but I believe we can let go of religion at least just to practice that which we can or choose to not support one another.
This is true divine intervention. I know that I was supposed to be there and here right now and...I was touched.
In closing, it seems like the antithesis of an accomplished designer but more, because she, Donna Karen the woman, shows us all how and what we can do to reach larger audiences with a magnificent level of generosity.. here is her sight.
http://www.urbanzen.org/event/
Posted by SmartyPants at 9/11/2011 5:55 PM 
Categories: shopping, Retailers, eco friendly, Fashion week, New york fashion, sustainable, philanthropy, Luxury designers, technology, new business, Trends
Tags: Downtown Fashion styles Eco friendly design Fashion in NYC Luxury Designer mb fashion week schedule mbfashionweek mercedes benz fashion week 2011 new york fashion New York Fashion week Style sustainable technology Donna Karen Phillanthropic 911
Categories: shopping, Retailers, eco friendly, Fashion week, New york fashion, sustainable, philanthropy, Luxury designers, technology, new business, Trends
Tags: Downtown Fashion styles Eco friendly design Fashion in NYC Luxury Designer mb fashion week schedule mbfashionweek mercedes benz fashion week 2011 new york fashion New York Fashion week Style sustainable technology Donna Karen Phillanthropic 911
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