passionné grand re-opening party

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When; Tonight, Saturday evening.
Rating; All-Ages!
Characters; EVERYONE (including 4th-wallers)
Summary; It's time for the passionné fall show and party. Come one, come all!
Log;

Inside there are areas where charmed snow fell, only to disappear as it touched the guests, corners where strange breezes tossed fall leaves into the air only to have them fade as anyone tries to take one. The furniture has all been re-arranged and yet it’s as familiar to the shop’s regulars as it always has been - same fixtures, same seats, same intimate feel.

In the cafe the food has been spread out, from spiced cakes and teas to meaty morsels all designed to be pro-table and delectable. Staff wander the premises with champagne and mulled wine for the guests, refilling and retrieving glasses as needed. There’s music, played both live and through discrete speakers, in a variety of styles, but all in perfect taste.

And on hand is the Stylist himself, dressed so simply as to almost blend into the background. After all, it’s the wares, not the man who are on display tonight. There are dresses, and skirts and suits and more and all manner of fall fashion, but in the shoe section, there’s a display of particular personal importance. Arrayed on a display is a new line of shoes, titled simply, “Montenegro.” It’s a tribute to the woman who was responsible for inspiring not a few of the fashions seen tonight and the Stylist keeps an eye on who’s admiring the display on his muse’s behalf.

Employees are on-hand to encourage visitors, new and old, to relax and enjoy the lovely night. No sales will occur, but appointments can be made. Really, Cinna just wants everyone to enjoy themselves for an evening.

[ooc: The aforementioned Montenegro line includes designs like the following: HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE. The rose shoe, the centerpiece, has a sign below it that simply reads, "Not for sale or reproduction."]

Comments

[absinthe-eyed.livejournal.com]

[Angela's fascination with these shoes? Also perplexing. He almost understands the appeal of the pair meant to look like roses, but otherwise...]

Is it flattering? Being the inspiration for footwear?

[thenormalsquint]

It's not so much about the shoes. It's the honor of being somebody's inspiration in general.

[It's hard to describe the feeling that comes with that to somebody who isn't of an artistic persuasion. Though, on second thought, Angela comes up with a great comparison.]

Think of it as somebody being inspired to write the Great American Novel by you.

[absinthe-eyed.livejournal.com]

No one would write--

[The light bulb comes on. Good analogy.]

Oh. He must really care. About you, I mean.

[thenormalsquint]

[She nods, not in any mood to argue down whether or not anybody would write anything about Justin.]

It's how he says it without saying it.

[Cinna can't--or won't--say those three words everybody is longing for somebody else to say to them, but actions speak louder than words. And for actions like this, Angela prefers them.]

[absinthe-eyed.livejournal.com]

[That's probably a good move.]

Mm. Words don't mean that much.

[He almost--almost--looks like someone about to crack a joke.]

I guess he's good enough for you.