majoring in Strategic Communication<\/a> with an emphasis in Merchandising and a minor in Business, saw the email inviting students to apply, a lack of confidence held him back. But with encouragement from his co-president in the Northern Arizona Merchandising Association club on campus, he submitted his application at the last minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNow Joey and his cohort are busy packing their bags\u2014not an easy task, considering the destination. \u201cWe have a little group chat, and we’re just constantly talking. Like, \u2018Oh my gosh, what are you going to wear?\u2019 \u2018Did you see that we’re getting our own rooms?\u2019 Or \u2018Did you see that we got our flights?\u2019 We’re all super stoked and excited to be doing this because, when do you have an opportunity to go to Fashion Week, you know?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carosilva can\u2019t remember a time when he wasn\u2019t into fashion. \u201cI’ve always considered fashion to be a big part of my life,\u201d he says. \u201cI\u2019ve always liked dressing up, expressing my creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This trip will allow him to express that creativity while immersed in the creativity of others. It will be his first time in New York, and he can\u2019t wait to soak it all in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cProfessionally, I hope I get to network with some individuals. I honestly have been super excited to maybe see some celebrities and also to see some great collections from designers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He\u2019s hoping to bring some of the lessons he learns back to NAU, and will use them to pull off a Northern Arizona Merchandising Association fashion show on campus. Although the club is having trouble securing a venue on campus, they\u2019re actively planning to stage a show on April 2. He also hopes to secure a merchandising internship this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But first, he\u2019s got to pack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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