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Olivier Rousteing Brings Congo Fashion History to the West

Olivier Rousteing never fails to amaze me. From the time that I was introduced to him I have paid close attention to the campaigns and collections that he has been apart of since stepping into the creative director role of Balmain back in 2011. Most notably his campaign with Kanye West for his ‘Wolves’ music video that featured models like Joanne Small, Jourdan Dunn, Jordan Barrett and a slew of other recognizable faces, it was my first time fully able to witness the creative genius of Olivier as well as the impeccable tailoring and craftsmanship that he brings to his clothes; while also getting to enjoy one of my favorite songs from Kanye West’s 2016 album ‘Life of Pablo’. While Olivier has designed for the likes of Rihanna and Beyonce, it was just something about that 2016 era of Balmain that altered my brain chemistry and really made me pay attention to the French Fashion house. I am unashamed to admit that the Wolves campaign moved me so much that junior year Jemeryas would go custom content shopping, scouring Tumblr for replicas from that campaign that my sims could wear in the Sims 3. 

So yes, a true Stan through and through.

That being said this collection, which was showcased at the Grande Halle de la Villette, helped me see past my Western lens on fashion and culture, introducing me to the world of Sapeurs. Coming from La Sape or ‘Sapeur’ this fashion movement started in the heart of Brazzaville and Kinshasa as a way for it’s participants, who would work as gardeners, taxi drivers or day laborers, to begin finding upward social mobility and respect from colonial powers through their clothes. Further explanation of this history would be given by Tariq Zaire’s in his 2020 novel, “Sapeurs: Ladies and Gentlemen of the Congo.” Even though Sapeur was mainly embraced by men in the 1920s, it soon became a way of life for the people of Congo to express their individuality as well as a curated fashion sense and Rousteing, alongside his team of talented designers at Balmain, executed that vision beautifully. 

Initially the range of diversity in models for this show is something to marvel at. Models of different skin tones and backgrounds all get to be apart of this cultural unveiling to the West; a beautiful parade of suits with red-stained lipsticks coating the garments are the first to make their appearance on the runway. Lips would become a recurring motif throughout the show and, in my own interpretation, serve as a way for Rousteing to reclaim the stigma around the Black community and our lips. A stigma that would go all the way back to the days of Jim Crow when white actors would overdraw their lips in the color red to emulate a Black person. It is a subtle detail that, if not knowing Black history, you could miss. In the background thumping afro-beats, brought to you by popular Nigerian artist Wizkid, adds an even more colorful ambience to the show that gives male models a chance to showcase themselves on a new level of swag. Rousteing can be heard overhead at times discussing the people that he would encounter and draw inspiration from for this show. The vibrancy of some of these patterns would make me recall my review of PierPaolo and what he was aiming to achieve in his Valentino collection ‘Le Salon’, Rousteing however, takes that baton and exceeds all expectations, achieving what only so few designers can do, take a homogeny of colors and make it cohesive, while simultaneously honoring a culture unheard of by so many. My personal favorites being an orange ensemble that would feature Black silhouettes in green dresses, a Black, sequined blazer worn by model Mathieu Simoneau and others that are included in pictures below. I would also be remiss if I did not mention the gold facial accessories that send me running to the internet checking price points. I also accept gifts Olivier if you’re feeling generous. This accessory was most recognized by the media for being worn by Naomi Campbell who would go on to close the show wearing a beige trench and blouse with Black trousers and a bouquet of gold flowers as the literal centerpiece of the outfit.

And while Naomi would look stunning going across the room, this is the only critique that Rousteing would receive from me for this show. While watching I half-expected Alton Mason to make an appearance on the runway. This particular styling and art direction seems right on brand for the model who has been riding a high the past few years winning male model of the year back in 2021 and playing Little Richie in Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” in 2022. I personally believe that he has cemented himself as thee male supermodel of the 21st century so it would only make sense for Naomi’s protege to begin stepping into that calling fully. While I have followed Mason’s career for awhile now, back when he made his debut at the Tommy Hilfiger x Zendaya show, this would have been such a fantastic way for him to really show the fashion world that he is here to stay. I believe though this is a consistent problem that I see across the modeling world. The space, or lack thereof, for male supermodels. I think about myself growing up and the desire to get into modeling but unable to see anyone who looked like me, and was the same gender as me, in these spaces succeeding; and those that were didn't seem to last very long. I think what is needed from these big fashion houses is to be intentional and invest into the male supermodel and help push them into the mainstream, almost like Gianni Versace did with the supermodels of the late 90s, but that is another essay for another time.

Overall this show challenged all preconceived notions that I had coming in. Unsure of what I was going to be watching and not fully sold on how to write this, now having the opportunity to dive into the rich history that is La Sape and see the contributions given from the people of Congo being recognized to the Western world was a true delight. This collection, for me, continues to mark the creative genius that Rousteing has on the fashion world. For outstanding color combinations and the exploration of fashion history, particularly African fashion history, this show receives its 10’s across the board for me.

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Always In Style: Designer Dresses

Haute Couture is a French word or phrase that means huge or elegant sewing. This has come to mean high curtains in modern times. Haute Couture designer dresses are adapted specifically for the measurements of the person who will wear the dress. The main Haute Couture garment is exquisite and exclusive in design and style and taste and very expensive. Only the very rich have enough money for to have Haute Couture dresses made for them because of too high prices. This kind of price does buy you an original dress that others are not able to duplicate. The main reason for the association with a Haute Couture dress is the extreme level of quality understanding that it of a kind style and fit. The look and feel of your dress is always more important for the designers rather than the money spent or simply time is taken.

The Couturier or the designer takes exceptional care of the wearer's choice and lifestyle. The design can be finalized in close consultation with the client. The choice of garment is one of the biggest concerns. Before the final dress is sewn, a sample garment, called a toile, using cheap fabric is perfect for fine fitting. Until the toile is signed off for, the dress won't be finished. The garment is mostly hand padded and embroideries and embellishments made by hand. Since a great deal of effort is put into one single piece of garment, it is hence expensive. Moreover, the materials used, be it the fabric, the main thread used for embroidery, the buttons, stones, etc . are pricey and top-of-the line.

The most important step in getting a Haute Clothes dress is choosing the right designer dresses house. Most of the famous design houses include Chanel, Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gautier, Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Stephane Rolland, and so forth You should ideally go through their catalogue and take a look at the actual designs, fabrics and cuts they have used in the past. Browse your choices a bit and decide which designers and designs stir your individual soul. This will make it easier for you to decide on one of them. One time that is one, your half of the work is done. Now the onus is on the designer to design the perfect dress available for you as per your requirements.

Making a final determination is what comes upcoming so that the actual work can begin. Be sure to talk about where the costume will be worn with your chosen designer. This will allow the designer that will choice the most appropriate materials to work with. After all there are so many dress available choices to women, be it the evening gown, ball costume, a frock, a dress or a simple suit. You'll also often be helping decide what sort of cut and how the dress hangs for you by discussing this with your designer. After you've narrowed the following down, you'll need to select a type of fabric. Haute Couture creator dresses typically employ very high end (and expensive) products. The material could be anything like silk, linen, cotton, pashm, satin, suede, leather, furs, etc . Once that is executed, a sample garment called the toile is stitched. The toile is a replica of the actual garment in terms of fitting, minimize, line and length. It's much cheaper to use a toile in order to use the actual fabric for the finished product. A few more manipulations will be made to the toile before work begins in the actual dress.

The final Haute Couture garment is almost just hand stitched. The embroidery is done with real a silk duvet, gold or silver threads by hand. The embellishments, whatsoever their number, are stitched to the dress by hand. Is usually an adds to the price tag of your designer dress. The number of Haute Couture dresses that any design house sells is very a smaller amount because number of people who can afford them is few. Nevertheless the design houses continue with them because it is in their tradition, meets the creative urges of the couturiers and meets desires for a few thousands of women the world over. It doesn't hurt either which the women who purchase these kinds of dresses serve as excellent advertisement with the designers and design houses in general.

The Haute Disposition dresses are trendsetter in the field of fashion. Each garment which can be donned sparks off a series of clothing range inspired because of it. New collections of Pret A Porter dresses is often modeled after the much more expensive Haute Couture version. The Pret A Porter collection is the more affordable range of clothes by designers where uniqueness of the dress in not necessary. The actual Haute Couture market is tiny in comparison. It's estimated which only around 5000 women in the entire world are able to afford your Haute Couture dress. It only makes sense to also provide for the mainstream market with affordable versions of Luxurious Couture. However , there is no real comparison to an actual Meilleur Couture designer dress. So if you can afford it, nothing like them to pamper yourself. The couturiers also design components to go with the dress. These accessories can include jewellery, bags, different watches, belts, shoes, etc . So if you want the complete look for the actual evening, go for the accessories as well. Of course , you can always get a outfit by one designer and accessories by a different a person. The idea is to look and feel elegant and unique. It's take your pick how you reach that goal.

Given that it's within your usually means, go ahead and get the Haute Couture dress with your chosen gadgets. Remember to include perfume as part of your ensemble!! When your big event develops, you'll be the belle of the ball in designer outfits that will be the envy of the gathering.

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Couture Week Days 1 & 2 Thoughts

Some of these aren’t actually “couture” and are just shows that have happened during couture week but I don’t really care tbh.

Schiaparelli- Good, but needs to let up on the some of the details I feel are overdone at this point. Not as good as last season.

Iris van Herpen- Very cool as per usual, but I honestly don’t know if I could tell this collection apart from any previous collections.

Georges Hobeika- Pretty extreme in terms of some very good and very bad looks. I’m biased because I love sparkly dresses, a lot of the concepts are things he’s done before

Dior- bland is genuinely the only word that comes to mind. It would have even been boring for rtw. There’s so much more they could have done with the ukrainian folklore/folk art/tree of life theme, and they failed. The only “good” looks were still boring and exact replicas of things maria grazia has done at dior and valentino. The details and embroidery are fantastic, but they get lost in the blandness of the clothes and the credit there goes to the artisans, not the designer

Rahul Mishra- way more interesting take on the tree of life theme than dior. I loved this.

Giambattista Valli-It’s amazing he could have that many looks and literally nothing good. It wasn’t even just repetitive like some of his previous collections have been, it was just not good.

Chanel- I have come to the conclusion I just am not a fan of chanel. They’ve rehashed the same designs so many times they all blend together for me, and I don’t love any of them.

Alexis Mabille- it would have been fine for a rtw collection, but this is not couture. 

Stephane Rolland- Uglier versions of the same designs he always does

Julien Fournie- Only taken a quick look, but so far, love the drama. They always put on a true show

Alexandre Vauthier- So boring I had to look it up again even though I’ve already seen it because I couldn’t remember a single thing

Armani Prive- Same designs they always do, in the same color palette. Kind of feels dated, and of course there were some nice gowns but to only find maybe 10 decent things out of a 90+ look collection is a pretty bad ratio. But this is always the case for me with armani

Tony Ward- I can hear Tim Gunn saying to edit. This is probably one of the least cohesive collections I’ve seen. 

Overall I’m disappointed so far. It feels like a lot of innovation and drama has been lost in couture in general. These shows don’t have the artistry couture shows used to have, they barely have the content for a rtw show. In the past you were always excited for what you were going to see and never really knew what to expect. The last few years you always know exactly what you’re going to see before the show even starts. I don’t know how many times I can essentially watch the same runway show. Designers need to stop resting on their laurels and the cache of their brand and actually put out some interesting work.

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Oscars 2020: From Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn to Angelina Jolie - The best in fashion, ranked - fashion and trends

The red carpet is all about being green and dressing responsibly now with Hollywood taking their efforts to reduce carbon footprints a notch higher this awards season. For the recently concluded 2020 BAFTAs, guests were invited to consider wearing a sustainable design or repeat an outfit they’d already worn before at the award ceremony. The Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild and Critics’ Choice Awards galas all served plant-based menus, instead of steak dinners that are typical of celebrity-packed events. The Oscars too will be serving a 70 per cent plant-based menu this time. While sustainability is a widespread discussion in fashion, questions have been raised towards the ‘greenism’ phenomena in the fashion industry. Speaking of the expected fashion tonight at the Oscars, a stylist predicts that this year will be a return to extravagance in terms of colour, shapes, sequins on the red carpet. Before the 1990s, several celebrities chose their red carpet dresses. 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Here’s our choice of the best from the red carpet, ranked according to the year of appearance. Marilyn Monroe, 1951: was never awarded or nominated for an Academy Award, but she managed to be a head-turner on the red carpet in 1951 when she was asked to present an award. The actress chose a black tulle dress with a deep neckline for the do. Audrey Hepburn, 1954: This exquisite gown made by Givenchy for Audrey Hepburn is all about style and elegance. The dress even has its own Wikipedia page! An icon on and off the screen, Audrey Hepburn often worked with the house of Givenchy for her red carpet appearances and her films. Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress designed by Hubert de Givenchy that she’s seen wearing in the opening scene of the 1961 romantic comedy film Breakfast at Tiffany’s is cited as one of the most iconic items of clothing in the history of twentieth-century fashion and probably the most famous little black dress (LBD) of all time.   Elizabeth Taylor, 1961: The actress opted for a Dior dress that enhanced her slim waist for the 1961 Oscars when she won the Best Actress award for her role in A Venus in Mink. Also read| Oscar’s 2020: Lesser known interesting facts about the Academy Awards 2020 Barbra Streisand, 1969: Barbra Streisand took a slight detour for owning fashion on the Oscar red carpet in 1969. It was a trouser suit by Arnold Scaasi instead of a traditional gown that has been highly debated as both the best and worst outfit since. What’s more, the outfit turned out to be completely transparent which the actress later confessed that she had no idea the lights on stage would shine through. Farrah Fawcett, 1978: The actress’ gilded Stephen Burrows gown has spawned a million replicas for the disco set after it was first seen on her at the coveted awards ceremony. The same year, Goldie Hawn too exuded effortless glamour girl in a metallic wrap dress.   Elizabeth Hurley, 1995: The model, actress and the quintessential Versace girl must have rained on everyone’s fashion parade that evening back in 1995 in a sparkling curve-hugging dress. Sharon Stone, 1998: The actor’s identified by her offbeat roles but she even chose to wear something entirely different at the 1998 Oscars. She walked down the Oscars red carpet in a lavender satin Vera Wang skirt with a men’s button-down shirt. Halle Berry, 2002: She became the first African-American woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress but her partially sheer floral gown by Elie Saab is one we love to look back on. Kate Hudson, 2003: Her champagne Atelier Versace gown is no less than the stuff Hollywood royalty is made of. Michelle Williams, 2006: In a saffron Vera Wang dress, Michelle Williams created one of the most memorable fashion moments. The actress had attended the ceremony with her then-boyfriend, the late Heath Ledger, who was nominated for his role in Brokeback Mountain. Reese Witherspoon, 2006: The actress chose the vintage route which proved to be a sartorial success on the red carpet. It was a vintage (1955) Christian Dior gown for the evening. Nicole Kidman, 2007: The actress’s red Balenciaga gown was the style equivalent of businesswoman meets party girl with its bow draping from her neck into a train behind her. Marion Cotillard, 2008: French actress Marion Cotillard stood out in her Jean Paul Gaultier dress that looked as though it was made of fish scales. Penélope Cruz, 2009: The actress went vintage in a 1950 Pierre Balmain couture for her Oscars 2009 look. Anne Hathaway, 2011: The actor’s hosting gig with James Franco must not have gone down well in Oscars history but her Valentino dress from the fall 2002 couture collection surely became a talking point. Meryl Streep, 2012: The powerhouse talent had always stayed safe in the fashion department until 2012 when she wore a bold Lanvin number for the ceremony. She was awarded Best Actress for playing Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady that year. Michelle Williams, 2012: The cutesy peplum made a comeback on Michelle Williams’ red tulle Louis Vuitton gown. Angelina Jolie, 2012: If there’s the one dress we will always remember from the Oscars red carpet, it will be this one Angelina Jolie wore that also spawned a million memes. Angeline Jolie’s Atelier Versace black gown with a thigh-high slit came to be called “Angie leg” since this appearance. Gwyneth Paltrow, 2012: Another trend that started the same night was Gwyneth Paltrow’s caped trend for Tom Ford. The dress gave way to popular looks since from cocktail dresses to outerwear.   Jennifer Aniston, 2013: Jennifer Aniston presented an award in this crimson Valentino Haute Couture gown. Jennifer Lawrence, 2013: J Law signed up as the face of Dior in 2012 and the French brand has dressed this gifted actor for all important moments since, including this classy gown she wore for her Oscar 2013 win. Remember her graceful fall as she went up on stage to accept the award? Loved the confidence with which she owned this moment!   Lupita Nyong’o, 2015: A style icon in her own right, Lupita Nyong’o wore a baby-blue Prada dress, followed by an intricate pearl-covered Calvin Klein Collection gown. Lady Gaga, 2016: It’s difficult to not appreciate a sea of beautiful gowns on the Oscars red carpet but Lady Gaga has always done it differently. This Brandon Maxwell jumpsuit looked like an haute couture gown that Lady Gaga carried with much aplomb. In 2019 however, Lady Gaga channelled Audrey Hepburn in a custom, sculptural black gown by Alexander McQueen that she paired with a 128-carat Tiffany diamond necklace elbow-length black leather gloves. Her live performance with Bradley Cooper too became one of the talking points that year. The Oscars are not only about awarding great roles, hearing inspiring speeches or enjoying the musical presentations. Fashion, style and glamour is an important part of Hollywood’s most important evening. The fascination with Oscar outfits is eventually what stays with us once the awards wrap up. Dressing for the Academy Awards is serious business because the choice of an Oscar-worthy dress is almost as imperative as an Oscar-worthy role. 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Interest and Infatuation | pt. 2

Red Hood X (Female) Reader 

Summary: You’re a housekeeper working for the Wayne Family. A chance encounter with Red Hood leads to an unconventional romance neither of you expected.

Chapter Summary: A visitor and a party

Warnings: mentions of violence

Pt. 1 // Pt. 3

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The next few days continued to rain which left lingering memories of that fateful night. Sometimes you caught yourself recalling your encounter with the vigilante in the middle of your work. You thought it may have all been a dream, perhaps even a bizarre side effect from adjusting to life in Gotham, but when you shared the story of how you were almost mugged to the other Wayne Manor housekeepers, they assured you they had all felt the same way after their own encounters. It was surprising to hear that they’ve all had similar experiences of having been almost mugged, almost killed, almost many things, but before anything ever happened they’ve always been saved by one of Gotham’s famed vigilantes or anti-heroes. It was sad to hear them share their stories as if it were a normal part of life for a Gotham citizen, but it made you realize that your circumstance was not special nor did it hold any significance including, most likely, to your savior. And so, you often flitted between a pleasant dream-like state and utter dejection of your hero’s supposed apathy.

Luckily however, your job held many distractions for you and kept you busy. Alfred Pennyworth announced that a fundraiser for Gotham’s homeless shelters would be held at the Manor at the end of the week. This main event would include an art exhibition followed by an auction of those very pieces.

The art exhibition consisted of a collection of pieces donated by various modern artists, with its proceeds going directly to fund the homeless shelters. Apparently all of it would be an outdoor event, taking place within the expansive back garden, since the Waynes continued to minimize entry into their home.

It was a wonder how high the risk would be to have so much valuable art gathered in one place; after all, the Wayne Manor in all its castle-like extravagance was much like a museum itself. The Gothic architecture of the Manor was stunning to look at but also daunting in appearance with gargoyles perched atop in all directions of the stone walls. Walking through the Manor was like walking through exhibition after exhibition, with each room containing its own lavish decor of age-old elegance. There were rooms with its ceilings and walls artfully decorated with murals and paintings of angels and demons, gods and goddesses, and mythical characters. More of these fantastical images were on display in the high ceiling gallery hall as intricately carved marble statues. A number of these marble figures lined the gallery room as part of the Wayne family’s prized art collection. Most pieces were priceless originals, but quite a few were near exact replicas of world renown art pieces that were housed in the most secure museums and vaults.

Even the grand library abundant in its collection seemed untouchable as if meant only to be viewed from afar. You didn’t dare pluck a book from its shelf whenever you tidied the room, merely only dusting the tops of the books and spines with the lightest of touches. With almost everything in the Manor being an antique or worth a king’s ransom, it was obvious why most of the rooms would be off-limits to outsiders.

Even with the sudden announcement of the upcoming party, you continued to be distracted by short recollections and small details of a certain rainy night. The chill in the air, the dampness of your skin, the calloused hand in yours. Lena, one of the older maids, had lightly scolded you for standing and daydreaming instead of unpacking the linen tablecloths from the boxes. The only piece of information that piqued your interest enough to deter you from your daydreams left you distracted in a different way. The Wayne family would be in attendance at the fundraiser, and you would finally get to meet them. With the help of the other housekeepers you were now able to place a name to a face.

Having to meet your employer at the upcoming fundraiser weeks after you started your employment at the Manor made you believe they were snobbish and pompous elitists who didn’t bother meeting their employees. You had wanted to meet them before, but now you were simply curious. Apparently they often went away on trips that lasted weeks to months, whether together or by themselves. You understood if Bruce Wayne, head of a multi-million dollar company did so, but the youngest children were still in school so the idea baffled you. Rumor had it however that the children were apparent geniuses that didn’t even need to go to school but would attend whimsically and at their leisure. To travel the world so extensively, to come home only at night long after the housekeeping had left, then to keep out of sight for most of the day; what kind of people were they? To be rich, intelligent, and have the looks to top it all off, it was difficult to accept they were real at all.

It was noon when you were lost in thought, head filled with distractions once again and mindlessly polishing silverware in the kitchen. A couple of the other maids were helping with the task and were just as silent in their work. It was then that the chatter of unfamiliar voices traveled through the halls. The other maids didn’t dare speak so loudly so you were certain it wasn’t them.

“It seems the children are back,” Lena said, pausing in her work.

“Let’s go see!” Nour suggested, knowing you had yet to see a single member of the Wayne family. She ushered you out of the kitchens and led you down a long corridor decorated with carved wood furnishings and antiquated tapestries. You soon found the source of the voices and moved to hide behind a wall that opened to the side of the grand foyer. A group of girls and boys crossed the marble floor to ascend the winding double staircase.

“Cass and I are wearing matching Louboutin shoes,” a blond girl said, her voice echoing slightly in the vast room.

“You girls and your shoes,” one of the boys said.

“You don’t get to say anything, and don’t you dare wear your sneakers again. We bought you new shoes for a reason.”

“I can’t wear the Balenciaga shoes?”

“Wear the Valentino dress shoes.”

“You’d think the Gucci suit would be enough.”

Nour whispered to you as you watched the beautiful family, “The blond is Miss Stephanie. She’s not a Wayne but she’s here so often she might as well be. The girl next to her is Miss Cassandra. The taller guy is Master Dick, and the shorter one beside him is Master Timothy.”

You nodded as you watched them walk through the open corridor on the second floor. Then you asked, “That’s not all of them, though, right?”

“Hm, Master Damian and Master Jason are missing. They’re not here.” She then moved to one of the windows, pushing the drapes aside to peek out at the courtyard. “Oh, here they come now!” She beckoned you to join her at the window and you complied with her silent request.

“Master Damian is the youngest and Master Jason is following behind him.” The two boys were making their way to the front door without speaking a word to each other. Then the youngest suddenly flicked his eyes up at the window you stood at and you jerked back in surprise. Nour quickly closed the drapes and laughed sheepishly. “The youngest one is very sharp, they all are, but I assure you they are all very nice, too.”

“But why are they here all of a sudden?” you asked, confused at their coincidental appearance.

“They’re getting ready for the fundraiser in their own way,” Citlali answered from behind you. “It’s not common for them to be all together if it’s not for some big event.”

“Oh, I wonder what they’ll wear!” Nour said excitedly, seizing Citlali’s hands and ready to gush over clothing brands.

“I can’t wait to see,” Citlali said with equal enthusiasm. “They always dress like models, though I’m sure they have to with all the press and cameras constantly following them.”

“Are you girls finished gossiping? We need to unpack the chafing dishes and platters next,” Lena said as she emerged from the kitchen. “I know they’re all very pretty, but we will have time to gawk at them at the party. There’s still a lot of work to be done.”

You and the girls apologized and scurried back into the kitchen to continue the work. Your mind lingered on one of the sons, bothered by the fact you didn’t quite get a good look at him through the window, but you pushed the distraction out of your head. You didn’t need another one.

Oddly enough, that same night held another surprise for you: an unexpected visitor. You were in your bedroom, looking over your bills when you heard a soft rapping at your window. You were hesitant to investigate, now more wary of potential threats ever since that rainy night. You went to your bedroom window and pushed back the curtains, and though you were unsure what to expect, you almost screamed at the masked vigilante waiting patiently at the fire escape. He held his hand up in a short wave and you quickly returned to your senses to open the window for him.

He spoke first and in a very casual manner asked, “How have you been? Thought I’d check up on you.” He was crouched just outside your window and looking at you with a tilt of his head. It was almost off-putting how the kind words didn’t match the distorted voice that said them.

“Me? You’re the one who got hurt!” you said with concern, though you were careful to keep your voice down in fear of your neighbors hearing you. “How’s your hand? Is it alright?”

“It’s fine. Calm down.” Somehow his voice held an amused tone to it.

“Can I see?” you asked.

“Sure,” he said, slipping off his right glove. He raised it toward you and you took his hand in yours to examine the raised skin cutting across his palm. “See, it’s healing nicely, right?”

“Looks like it’ll scar,” you said and looked at him apologetically.

“Hey, don’t worry about it. I’ve got a lot of scars.”

“I wish it hadn’t happened at all,” you muttered with a furrow of your brow.

“Well,” he said, taking back his hand, “I’d rather it happen to me than you any day. So let’s end it with that.”

You deflated with a sigh though the guilt stayed. Then you wondered if your hero went around visiting all the people he’s saved, but you were much too shy to ask.

“Anyway did you just move in? What’s with all the boxes?” He nodded his head toward the inside of your bedroom where piles of moving boxes could be seen past your shoulder.

“Oh,” you glanced behind you at the obvious mess. “Yeah, I started working the same day I moved in so I haven’t really had the time to organize things. There’s always so much work to do, I practically collapse when I get home. But these days haven’t been so bad since I’ve gotten used to the work now.”

“Well that explains why I’ve never seen you before,” he said, though it was more to himself than to you.

You paused and asked, “What do you mean? Why would you see me?”

“I, uh, patrol this area often so I know almost everyone’s faces. This area should be safer than most, especially with all the buildings owned by Wayne Enterprises here. It needs to be guarded more carefully.” You considered his words thoughtfully. He then asked, “Are the Waynes working you too hard?”

“Oh no, it’s not that. The work is fair, it just needs some getting used to that’s all. And recently I haven’t had much time to myself since it’s been getting busy…” you trailed off and wondered why you were sharing so much with someone you’ve only met twice.

“Busy how?” he questioned. He noticed your hesitation as you contemplated your next words. “Is it about the upcoming fundraiser?”

You looked at him with surprise. “How’d you know about that?”

“Bruce Wayne is the most famous person in the city, it’s impossible to escape him,” he explained. “The fundraiser is no secret. Most everyone knows about it.”

You nodded at the logic. “The fundraiser is my first big event since I started working at the Manor. It’s nerve-wracking.” Among other things, you thought to yourself, with one of the sources of your anxiety right in front of you.

“I’ll be there, you know,” he said. “At the fundraiser.”

“What? Like, in disguise? As a guest?” you asked curiously.

“Maybe,” he said vaguely. “You’ll just have to see. Anyway I’ve got work to do. I’ll visit again,” then he paused before continuing politely, “unless you don’t want me to. Can I come by again?”

Heat crept across your face. “Yes. I’d like that very much.” Then a thought crossed your mind and you called out to him as he took a step back, “Wait, will I really get to see you?” If he really was going to attend as a guest, it meant he was possibly some big shot name in Gotham. You were suddenly nervous to be working in front of him.

“That’ll just ruin the surprise. Call me Red Hood, by the way.” You already knew his vigilante name; you didn’t have to search long for it after meeting him. But you hoped he would introduce himself with a different name. “And you? Tell me yours.” He leaned in closer and you backed up slightly as your face grew warmer.

“I…” you began but changed your mind quickly, “I’ll tell you next time.”

There was a short pause but then the grating sound of his laugh emitted from his helmet. “Fair enough. I’ll hold you to that, princess.” Then he stood and jumped off the fire escape landing. When you could no longer follow his figure in the darkness you shut the window and pulled the curtains closed. Once again you were back in a dream-like state, feeling both elated and hopeful after meeting him again.

The next days continued to be more hectic than you could’ve possibly imagined. Once the skies cleared large tents and canopies were set up in the back garden, lights were hung, and flower arrangements were laid out all under Alfred’s instructions. Alfred performed most of the work, making calls and ordering from businesses in which he was a regular customer. Food, table rentals, and valet services were ordered yet somehow Alfred found time to assist with the daily mundane chores.

The day of the event arrived quickly and you didn’t know what you were more nervous about, finally seeing the famous Wayne family up close or seeing the Red Hood again. However you found you didn’t have time to be anxious with both your mind and body busy preparing for the day. Your day started at two in the afternoon instead of seven in the morning, since you were needed after the event to help with cleanup. You had laid out the drinks and hors d'oeuvres for the staff of the charity foundation who arrived early then assisted them as they set up their own equipment and set up the easels for the art pieces. You were already tired by the time the actual event started and you began directing the attendees through the Manor. The guests steadily filtered into the grand foyer and made their way down the long hallway and out again to the back garden.

The Waynes decided to show their faces after the first few guests arrived. The men donned clothing that was a mixture of business and formal wear while the daughter wore a modest dress of no lesser quality. As they walked through the long corridor to the back garden you couldn’t help but stare while your heart pounded in your chest. You easily recognized Bruce Wayne as he walked at the front, leading his family as they trailed behind him. Your eyes then found the second eldest son who was muttering something to the eldest, a frown marring his face. This one was Jason. Your eyes lingered on him but when you thought he might look your way you averted your eyes downward as heat spread to your cheeks. You were standing at the end of the corridor to assist the guests as they maneuvered their way through the Manor and now that this beautiful family was walking towards you, the need to run away kicked in, but instead you kept your gaze low as they approached. You didn’t dare look up as they strode past you and you could only breathe easily once they were out of sight, lost amidst the gardens.

Once most of the guests arrived, you set champagne glasses on a serving tray and made your way through the masses to offer guests refreshments while also taking their empty glasses. You continued like this until most of the guests finished their evening meals, which was rather quickly. They ate small portions and consumed their food in a swift manner so as to not ruin their fancy clothes. You couldn’t blame them; you would be careful too if you were eating in such expensive attire.

It was easy to feel out of place amongst the glitz and glam of the event. The Lamborghinis, Jaguars, Rolls Royce, and other luxury cars were parked just outside the rotunda in the vast courtyard. Models and business tycoons alike were all sporting brand name designer clothes: Chanel, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Versace. Nour had pointed out a fanny pack worth a thousand dollars that made you almost gag on the spot upon hearing it. It was an amount that could cover months of groceries, or even a considerable portion of the loans you needed to pay off. 

You continued to think about the expenses even as you took a break to rest and retreated back into the Manor. You made your way to one of the balconies on the second floor where you could admire the party from above. You leaned against the railing, the stone balustrade cool to the touch, and stayed there for several minutes. The party seemed far away now, the music and chatter only distant noises as you closed your tired eyes for a moment.

“It’s boring, right?”

The familiar discordant voice made you flinch and your eyes snapped open to try to find its owner. You didn’t expect to hear it in the silence. You didn’t know how you forgot Red Hood would be attending when you had been so anxious about it all week long.

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