Okay, so I decided to hit up Couture 2024 in Las Vegas. I’d heard a lot about it, all the buzz, you know? So, I thought, “Why not? Let’s do this!”
Getting Started
First things first, I booked my flight and hotel. Gotta have a place to crash, right? I opted for a hotel on the Strip, because, well, it’s Vegas, baby! I wanted to be in the middle of all the action.
Next, I checked the Couture website. I needed to see the schedule, figure out which designers were showing, and what events were happening. It was a bit overwhelming at first, so many things to see!
Diving In
Once I got there, I registered and grabbed my badge. Felt pretty official, I gotta say. I spent the first day just wandering around, taking it all in. The sheer scale of it was insane. So many booths, so many beautiful pieces of jewelry.
I started chatting with some of the designers. It was cool to hear their stories, where they get their inspiration, the whole process. I even got to try on a few pieces – felt like a million bucks, even if it was just for a few minutes!
The Show
- Met some amazing people. Designers, buyers, other bloggers, it was a great mix.
- Saw some incredible jewelry. Seriously, some of these pieces were works of art.
- Learned the hard way that comfortable shoes are a MUST. My feet were killing me by the end of the day!
I attended a couple of the talks and presentations. I do not know much about the latest trends and the business side of things, but I still learned something new!
Wrapping Up
By the end of the show, I was exhausted, but in a good way. I had so many new ideas, and I felt totally inspired. I grabbed some brochures and business cards, and made a mental note to follow up with some of the people I’d *’s so hard, but I still managed to do it.
So, yeah, Couture 2024… it was a whirlwind, but I’m so glad I went. Already thinking about next year!