Heath Attends Marc Jacobs Spring 2008 Show for NY Fashion Week
Tuesday, 11 September 2007
Posted by Phyllis
On Monday, 10 September 2007, Heath attended the Marc Jacobs Spring 2008 Fashion Show at the New York State Armory. The event was held as part of the Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week, Spring 2008. The show, with its elaborate runway, was scheduled to begin at 9 p.m., but it ran late into the evening amid rumors of samples arriving late. The invitees were refused entry and told, "Go out and get a drink and come back at 10 p.m." The show didn't actually start until after 11, and the who's-who apparently knew that, as they didn't begin arriving until necessary.
At 10:30 pm, Heath Ledger, photographer Ellen von Unwerth, model Helena Christensen and Michael Stipe faced a wall of flashbulbs as they arrived. The media-shy Australian tried to sneak in unnoticed and almost succeeded, as a large group of paparazzi were distracted by supermodel Christensen with the REM lead singer. Alas, Ledger was recognized by the paparazzi, and made a dash for the door, avoiding the red carpet.
Inside, Ledger was seated between actor, Vincent Gallo and Stipe.
After a 2 hour late start, the show ended quickly by 11:25 p.m. leaving both Stipe & Ledger looking shellshocked. “It was the first show I’ve ever been to,” the movie star said, his hair artfully messy, a scarf around his neck.
“I particularly liked the footwear. I liked the horizontal heel. I thought that was very nifty.”
How did this whole scene compare to Hollywood? Ledger looked around in a daze and lit a cigarette. “It’s very similar, I must say.”
As the crowds ran for the exit, REM's Stipe asked if there was another way out. No secret exits for the celebs here! They had to leave the venue slowly along with the crowd.
Pics of the event have been added to the gallery. CLICK HERE.
Other Sources:
DallasNews.com
New York Observer