After recently presenting her Spring 2009 collection to fashion editors in a disaster-inspired showcase, new designer Abigail Lorick is unleashing her designs on one of the most fashionable hit shows on TV, Gossip Girl.
Ten pieces from the new Abigail Lorick collection are presented in a runway show that includes Blake Lively as her Serena van der Woodsen character in the latest episode of Gossip Girl. The fashion show is incorporated into the story as Blair Waldorf's mother, Eleanor Waldorf's runway.
And to add an extra bang, the runway show features guest star designer Michael Kors sitting on the front row.
TV Shows as Runways
Gossip Girl Models Abigail Lorick Spring 2009 Collection
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