Chapter 16
Natalie
The applause was deafening. Everyone in the entire room was on their feet, applauding Elizabeth’s latest collection of fall and winter apparel. The line of waifish models stood onstage, looking like a row of dolls on display. Elizabeth was stunning in her own right as she bowed for the crowd and took credit for the works of art before us.
Cheers died down, the models returned backstage, and soon, everyone was milling around or rushing off to their next show or meeting or boutique event. I’d learned before showing up that Fashion Week was essentially a mayhem for anyone in the industry. It was a make-it-or-break-it experience for careers.
“Come on,” Harmony said, latching on to my arm. “Let’s go see my mom.”
I reached out for Jane. “Are you coming with?”
She shook h
