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@izyohanna · September 8, 2026

Photo by Johanna Dy | San Francisco on September 08, 2026. May be an image of magazine, tights and text that says 'HOW TO GET INVITED TO FASHION WEEK ...without being a celebrity or having millions nsoffollower of followers'.

Photo by Johanna Dy | San Francisco on September 08, 2026. May be an image of one or more people, magazine and text that says 'Νo 5 years ago, being in these rooms was only a dream. As a Filipina, didn't see enough people who looked like me there. Sol knew had to create my own way in..'.

Photo by Johanna Dy | San Francisco on September 08, 2026. May be an image of one or more people and text that says 'The fashion industry is cut throat. I wasn't someone who could just wait for an invitation. Iknew had to put in the work behind the scenes. 7 স FLAT FLATFARE FARE JFK AWD'.

Photo by Johanna Dy | San Francisco on September 08, 2026. May be an image of one or more people, makeup, people standing, overcoat, dress and text that says 'One of the biggest things thingsl'velearned: ' learned: fashionisbuilt is built on fashion relationships..'.

Photo by Johanna Dy | San Francisco on September 08, 2026. May be an image of eyewear, magazine and text that says 'And remember: word of mouth matters. This industry is smaller than it looks. 年 B So yes... best behavior only'.

Photo by Johanna Dy | San Francisco on September 08, 2026. May be an image of suit, magazine, dress, blazer and text that says 'An invitation isn't really the end goal. Therelationshipis. The relationship is. MИ 南回厄安 One strong relationship can open many doors over time. AN'.

Photo by Johanna Dy | San Francisco on September 08, 2026. May be an image of one or more people, makeup, magazine, sunglasses, suit, blazer and text that says 'SNDA And when you're in the room, actually be in the room. Introduce yourself. Talk to people. Even your seatmate. You never know who you'll meet.'.

Photo by Johanna Dy | San Francisco on September 08, 2026. May be an image of one or more people, makeup, turtleneck, magazine and text that says 'treat Fashion Week as a business trip. linvest in showing up, creating with intention, and making the most of being there.'.

Photo by Johanna Dy | San Francisco on September 08, 2026. May be an image of magazine and text that says 'This will be my 5th season, and every Fashion Week still stillfeels feels different. But my biggest lesson is this: build real relationships, protect your reputation, show up consistently, and play the long game. BFA IMAGESMATTER. IMAGES MATTER. bfa.com/ 7347893'.

Johanna Dy | San Francisco@izyohanna

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Happy #nyfw and can’t wait for #mfw! 💫

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@igabethemagic So proud of you ate!!

September 26, 2026

@livingwithsunshine I think networking is hard 🙈 as a introvert its uncomfortable

September 24, 2026

@iamthonie ❤️❤️❤️

September 22, 2026 · 1 likes

@iamannebenanne My relationships I’ve built have opened amazing opportunities for me and your reputation will always proceed you! Never burn bridges !

September 22, 2026 · 1 likes

@iamannebenanne All of this ❤️

September 22, 2026 · 1 likes

@official_peglor That was so helpful. Let me quickly implement those barrier breaking advice. As an established brand dedicated to setting new industry benchmarks, we welcome strategic partnerships and genuine business collaborations with like-minded partners to drive mutual growth and innovation. Thank you @izyohanna

September 21, 2026