But it was well worth it.  The balloon dress for Malan's Fall Collection preview came out amazing. Crowds of people gathered outside the gallery windows while we finished assembling it in the gallery. Blogging Project Runway seemed to be impressed as well...

What made the show even more amazing -- Malan collaborated with balloon artist Larry Moss for the event. As you walked in, you encountered a life-size balloon model wearing a Breton-inspired fashion made made of balloons. This was no birthday party twisted giraffe balloon trick, as you can see in the picture. Moss's work is large scale and incredible...