New York Fashion Week: Fashionistas worship at the church of Thom Browne (see pics)
New York: After the crowd had been waiting more than a half-hour for Thom Browne's runway show to start on Monday, listening to extremely loud, church-type music, there was finally a sign that things were
But that line was funny for another reason: Browne, whose fashion shows are actually elaborate theatrical productions, had transformed the Chelsea gallery space into a giant church.
Wooden pews filled the room. There were huge crosses on the walls. Candles burned, and the smell of incense wafted through. Everyone was simply waiting for the priest -- or someone -- to get things started.