First Assignment
The pair got back to Isabelle’s office and Mati set the coffee cup down as the older woman looked up. “Oh thank you two.” She took a quick sip before smiling and beckoning Kurt over to the desk as well. “As I’m sure both of you are aware, New York Fashion Week starts next week. I need you two of you to put together an article on who, what, when, etceteria.”
“Wait, you want me to help? Ms. Wright, I just got here. I haven’t met anyone or started any real work. Heck, I’ve barely got my foot in the door, let alone the rest of my body.”
“Which is exactly why this article will be good for you! Mati can help you because it's her job too. This article will help you get the rest of your body in the door, trust me Kurt. I didn’t become an executive by just running around getting coffee”, Isabelle replied, silencing any remarks Kurt has left.
“So like the calendar we do every year? Ms. Wright, that’s quite a big task for someone starting out. I’m sorry but I agree with Kurt.” She thought for a second before adding, “but if that’s what you want us to do, then we’ll do it.” This earned a smile from Isabelle and a subtle glare from Kurt.
“Okay, off you two go. I have work to do and you have a lot, too.” The older woman shooed them out of her office as she took another sip of her coffee.
The pair found their place to work at Mati’s small desk near Isabelle’s office. It wasn’t much, but it worked for everything she had to accomplish, which also wasn’t much. She’d done a few interviews before, but those were in person and only required her notes and her recorder. She sat down and pulled up an extra seat for Kurt, then proceeded to open her computer.
“Okay. All we have to do is figure out the schedule for NYFW. The week lasts from Monday to the following Wednesday, so we have to cover 10 days. I wouldn’t be surprised if Kate Spade and Ralph Lauren will be there, because they seem to be regulars. Oh God, I’d give anything for Versace to be there.”
“I’d give anything for Christian Siriano to be there. Of course if he was, I think I might pass out or die.” Kurt chuckled as he took notes of everything Matilda said. “Versace would be interesting, but wouldn’t they be preparing for Milan Fashion Week right now?”
“Not necessarily”, Mati replied. “You see, this year New York is in September and Milan is in October, So lucky for us, we’ll get to see most things before they do.” She directed her attention back to the computer and started typing away.