On this blog, we have had the privilege of seeing some aspects of my mother-in-law (Josie Natori)’s home; her (sick and drool-worthy OMG I NEED IT NOW) closet and the (incredible, chic, and original) silver bathroom in herapartment. And now, we have the opportunity to take a sneak-peek look at the Natori Office in NYC (I highlighted my mother in law’s office here — the office within the office). Come take a tour of where the magic at Natori happens! First stop: 18th Floor (come back Friday for more on the 19th Floor).
![Natori office.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.37.52-PM.png)
Once you exit the elevator, you see “Natori” written across the wall. Most impressed = Cruzzie. N A T O R I.
![entering](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.37.45-PM.png)
Seriously impressed with his name. And yep, we took a family field trip on the weekend to visit the office.
![table](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.38.02-PM.png)
Receptionist area. With TV, benches, and a Natori lacquer table.
![Natori table](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.38.12-PM.png)
Natori table
![broken up](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.38.31-PM.png)
The showroom is broken up into 4 different selling areas divided by cloth partitions. The partitions are removable, which allows for much bigger events like this Fashion Show in September, 2013.
![sales meetings](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.40.18-PM.png)
In reality, the beautiful (and huge) showroom space is only fully used during the 4 “market weeks” a year, and for other meetings and special events. During market weeks, buyers from stores come to the showroom to see and shop the collection.
![lace!](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.47.27-PM.png)
LOOK AT THE LACE! I would buy every single piece here!
![Josie Girl Jr.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.47.33-PM.png)
A little future Josie Girl shopping and admiring the various ensembles. She wants them all, too!
![want.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.47.39-PM.png)
WANT.
![hangers](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.47.44-PM.png)
Hanger. It would be amazing to have your name written on hangers, right?
![need.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.47.49-PM.png)
NEED.
![room 2](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.47.54-PM.png)
Room 2 set up a little differently
![Colors and more colors.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.47.59-PM.png)
Colors, colors, and more colors.
![Josie Girl Jr. in hallway of showroom](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.48.05-PM.png)
Josie Girl Jr. in hallway
![racks, racks, and more racks of lingerie, sleepwear, and Josie Natori Ready to wear.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.48.14-PM.png)
Racks, racks, and more racks of lingerie, sleepwear, and Josie Natori Ready to Wear.
![embroidery.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.48.21-PM.png)
Embroidery in bright colors on shawls. Fall 2015
![Glitter, sparkle, rock and roll.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.49.58-PM.png)
Glitter, sparkle, rock and roll. Ready to Wear Josie Natori Fall 2015.
![The Josie showroom showcasing the look, lifestyle, and aesthetic of the Josie Girl life.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.50.05-PM.png)
The Josie showroom showcasing the look, lifestyle, and aesthetic of the Josie Girl life.
![The room.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.50.13-PM.png)
The full Josie showroom
![Ethnic shoes.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.50.18-PM.png)
Ethnic shoes (not for sale, and not Josie, but to give a look and feel of the collection).
![Layering.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.50.24-PM.png)
Layering.
![Jewelry.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.50.31-PM.png)
Jewelry and lamps.
![The looks that go with the lifestyle.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.50.38-PM.png)
The looks that go with the lifestyle.
![Fuzzy.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.50.45-PM.png)
Fuzzy.
![The line sheets that are given out at sales meetings. The line sheets ....](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.51.09-PM.png)
The linesheets that are given out at sales meetings. They show pictures and prices of the items being offered. Something I didn’t know before — everything being shown in the showroom doesn’t necessarily get made or sold!
![Remember this dress from the ready to wear Spring Fashion show?](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.51.15-PM.png)
Remember this dress from the ready to wear Fashion show?
![I am short.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.51.23-PM.png)
I am short. The dress is tall.
![Hall leading away from the showroom to the offices.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.51.31-PM.png)
Hall leading away from the showroom to the offices.
![More racks.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.51.37-PM.png)
More racks.
![Some magnificient beading in the hallway.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.51.42-PM.png)
Some magnificent beading in the hallway.
![A closet.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.51.48-PM.png)
A closet.
![The model board from the runway.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.51.56-PM.png)
The model board from the runway.
![A painting](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.52.16-PM.png)
A painting
![you get the idea? Clothes are everywhere...](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.52.10-PM.png)
You get the idea? Clothes are everywhere…
![Nude manican. No big deal.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.52.23-PM.png)
Nude mannequin. No big deal.
![The real boss.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.52.29-PM.png)
Back in JCN’s office.
![Shouting orders.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.52.38-PM.png)
Shouting orders.
![The road to the 19th floor.....](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-13-at-4.52.47-PM.png)
The road to the 19th floor…..
Pretty cool, huh? The 18th floor consists of the showroom, sales, finance, and my mother-in-law’s office. Come back on Friday to see the 19th floor, where everything else happens!
Can I just live in the Josie Showroom please..
AH I want it all.. thanks for the sneak peak!
What a cool experience!!
OMG, love the off white gown, where can I buy?