Making it work: On the Runway and beyond!

Making it work: On the Runway and beyond!
[This story first appeared in Issue 10 of The Fluevog Post (Spring/Summer 2018)] You might recognize her as one of the latest contestants on Lifetime s Project Runway, but on top of being one of America s top designers, Samantha Rei is also a treasured member of the Fluevog team. Having been a fan ever since her dad first gifted her with a killer pair of Zachary boots, she s been pulling Fluevogs for her fashion shows for years and began working part time at our Minneapolis store before reluctantly auditioning for the 16th season of Project Runway (she d auditioned before).

I had to be pressured into it a little, but am glad I went through with it. Getting to be a part the first season that featured models of all sizes was pretty cool and I m grateful for all the friendships I made on the show. I also got the opportunity to do things I never would have dreamed of, like sleep on top of the empire state building and meet Bill Murray!

Samantha s post-Runway plans include upcoming leatherwear, accessories and lipstick collaborations with Apatico, Elixery and Ashley Hay, as well as a new spring line that will debut on Valentine s Day 2018 in Minneapolis. www.samantharei.com