Apocolleagues Γ Milan
February 24, 2024
February 24, 2024
π Day 1 - February 22, 2024
π Location: Milan Malpensa Airport T1Β
to Welcome Apo in Milan.
Me: Using the early times of arrivals to continue preparing the Give-Aways and presents from french fans βοΈ
A funny fact thought is that in Japan, National Cat Day is celebrated on February 22, as the date resembles the words "nyan nyan nyan" (meow meow meow) and, Apo's arrival in Milan was on 22/2 at 22:00. π 555 ~
Next project on site:
How to place the banner π€
πΉ Lucky we were with many to share ideas, but we did tried to hang it on different places... and at the really end, we decided the best was to just hold the banner π€£Β
(at least it helped us to forget the stress, as the closer it was time, the more many of us started to move around doing weird stuff 555. It didn't even helped neither when knowing that their connection flight might be missed due to delay of the first flight.)
As time goes by, fans started to gather little by little.
Some won't be able to make it for the Ferrari Event of 24th or Send Off of 25th, so they came with presents and letters...
= Let's go back to our usual Totebag like we do in Paris? πΒ
(Thank you P'Pond for taking it as usual β€οΈ)
As we guessed, and since we still saw Apo's driver waiting at the A-Gates π ( well there were 2 scenario's. Or the second flight will wait for the late flight passengers, or they will arrive on the first flight of the next morning π«£ ) , the 2nd flight was delayed to wait for the connections so the arrival would be as well later than planned, but many fans were even ready to spend the night at the airport to have a glimpse of Apo than miss the opportunity ~ π
And so, the time and the wait brings us our happiness π₯³ who gave us little hearts to have us πππ even more:
Since it was quiet late, we didn't hold them back too long neither so they could rest after the long flight ~ π
π Day 2 - February 24, 2024
π Location: Piazza Vetra 7
Ferrari Style Fashion Show at 9h30
6:00 A.M. it was said...Β πΏWhy am I alone (with #monaliPO555) ?
( When you know that it's the same time where we gather in Paris for the show that usually starts at 14:30 π )
Or not all alone. Staff members of the Fashion Show were already putting the barriers in place and there were several times when PR or staff members of Ferrari joined for a chat asking who we ( πΌ + fans from π©πͺ whom also went to Paris Fashion Shows) came for.
π€ Our banners gave the answer ~Β
β³ As time goes by, the sun comes up, THE GIRLS finally arriveΒ
( Is this your 6AM? I'm starting to have trust issues there. ) π₯Έ πΎ
and we wait together to see our Sunshine π»
Guests starts to come, we quickly notice that 'Red' was the color π΄
Lucky we had some red themed banners over from the Vietnamese fans send last February for Apo in Paris β€οΈ
Having banners matching the themed color ~ ~ ~
And so then... the wait finally brought us the Birthday Boy in a Ferrari π
In difference of Paris, the fan/audience area is quiet closer to the entrance of the venue in Milan, we didn't knew at the moment the level of noise we did. As we didn't want to disturb the neighbourhood but still wished to support Apo the best we could.
So looking back at some official media releases after , had us feel relieved.
My favorite media release would still be the one where Apo arrives taken by P'Gift. It gives the vibe for us like one where we succeeded in making Apo Happy βΊοΈ
π Location: Ferrari Boutique
Via Giovanni Berchet 2 at 10h30
While waiting for Apo to try some several outfits at the shop, Mss Nichapat of The Venture Management joined us several times, informing us about some later appearances at Sogni Milano Restaurant before the After-Party later that night.
Us: * Noted * βοΈ Thank you π
And after some hide-&-seek where we could see Apo going up and down, left and right in the floor π€ the cat finally shows up in front of us π
π Location: Sogni Milano
Via S. Calocero 8 at 19h30
At the end, curiosity had us stay as other guests (in mini vans labeled 'Ferrari') started to arrive and we started to joke around, like having this Sir getting out of the car with a dramaticΒ
"Oh no, don't take pictures yet, please. I'm not ready yet.π"
We also said that we will just stand there waving at Apo's arrival (and afterwards run again to the other side where the After-Party will take place).
Thought everything went really fast. The lucky part was that it was a one-way street. I just remember that we suddenly saw one car arriving and P'Pond, getting off, but my brains didn't recorded the Ferrari arriving right behind with Apo seated in it.
I just remember the moment when Apo got of the car, Tiana had the reflex to lighten the candle and the first thing that came in our minds was to sing π.
So we might have been missing the Birthday Song at Ferrari Boutique, but we were able to catch up with this little candle moment π
And so after this little moment, we went running again to Piazza Vetra 7 for waving at their arrival later for the After-Party.
π Location: Piazza Vetra 7
Ferrari After-Party at 21h30
Us to the guards in front of the barriers: ... Yes, it's us again ... with some kind of Pizza. Would you like some ?Β ... πΌ
Waiting at the After-party slightly looked like a dΓ©jΓ -vu for us, as it reminds us when we were standing/waiting for the BoF in Paris.
But in difference with BoF was that it was cold in Milan π₯Ά Or maybe it was nighttime?Β
( Tho it had rained the day before and during the day too when we were luckily not waiting outside ).
π That made us all agree on one thing: "We will wave at Apo for the arrival at the After-Party but then we will leave afterwards."
Not only because of the cold but also due to the fact that many of us had to fly back home early the next morning.Β
(My case, my flight being at 8:30AM + having to leave central Milan at 4:30AM π€ )
So we try to enjoy the last moments together as we don't know when will be the next time to see each other again (Paris Fashion Week? Next Milan? ) ~Β
And so, little by little the guests are arriving.
We recognized the Sir joked about "No pictures, please π", and others who had arrived at Sogni restaurant earlier.
Also us: Girls, look out for a Ferrari βββ
π Like we haven't tried to outrun a Ferrari earlier that morning trying to arrive faster at Ferrari Boutique?
Then came the first car from which P'Pond and P'Gift got off.
Us: Screaming and waving (ehr, yes, it's us again π₯Έ ... )
Also us: * Wondering if Apo is seated alone in the Ferrari * ?
Until the Ferrari itselfs turns the corner with Apo in the front and Sir Imran Amed (Founder and CEO of BoF) in the back.
Apo quickly came greeting all of us again, distributing hearts, little bumps and Meow-meows π± :
And so we watched them enter "Teatro Alcione" before ending this February 24 with the promise to meet again for next MileApo event somewhere in Europe β£οΈππ