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Sarah Lahbati shares realizations from Paris Fashion Week 2024: ‘Here I am, embracing my dreams’

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>Actress Sarah Lahbati shared her reflections on attending Paris Fashion Week for the first time.</p><p>On her Instagram broadcast channel, the actress looked back on her incredible journey as she met and mingled with different people from the fashion industry all over the world.</p><p>“As I sit here back home reflecting on the whirlwind of the past few days, I can’t help but marvel at how far I’ve come since last year,” Sarah first said.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DAvRSUfS-ol/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2521484.799999997%2C%22ls%22%3A2521132.599999994%2C%22le%22%3A2521136.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>She then recalled what she had gone through before achieving this dream.</p><p>“It’s a bit surreal to think back to a time when I felt .. lost, my spirit weighed down and the light seemed distant. Yet, here I am, embracing my dreams in a city that feels like a second home,” she added.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DATHYN7ooii/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A2521496.299999997%2C%22ls%22%3A2521132.599999994%2C%22le%22%3A2521136.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Sarah also revealed that her vacation turned into something she had hoped for.</p><div>“This journey began as a simple birthday treat for myself—a chance to celebrate in a place I adore. Little did I know it would coincide with Fashion Week, and that I would have the opportunity to connect with someone I’ve long admired for her style and work ethic,” she expressed.<img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Sarah-Lahbati-shares-realizations-from-Paris-Fashion-Week-2024-1.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>The actress then shared how she got “immersed” in the styles and beauty of Paris and the fast-paced time and moments during Fashion Week.</p><p>Despite having the best time, Sarah still kept her kids, Zion and Kai, who were in the Philippines at that time, in her mind.</p><p>“Leaving my kids behind has been the hardest part. I have an eleven-year-old and a six-year-old, and it’s quite heartbreaking to be away from them,” she stated.</p><div>She went on: “However, I no longer believe in mom guilt. It’s essential to balance my responsibilities while pursuing my dreams.”<img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Sarah-Lahbati-shares-realizations-from-Paris-Fashion-Week-2024-2.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Sarah then expressed her gratitude to the team who helped her during her time at Fashion Week.</p><p>“I owe a huge thank you to the Vogue Philippines team for their meticulous organization,” she said.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAahqI2RoBW/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A2521503.899999991%2C%22ls%22%3A2521132.599999994%2C%22le%22%3A2521136.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>She also thanked everyone who showed her support for her first time at the prestigious fashion industry event.</p><p>“Being surrounded by an incredible personal team, cheering me on as a Fashion Week newbie. Their support has made this experience not just enjoyable but truly unforgettable,” she added.</p><p>Sarah was one of the celebrities who were present and joined several shows at the Paris Fashion Week 2024 last September. Other Filipina celebs who attended included Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, fashion icon Heart Evangelista, ‘AMAKABOGERA’ singer Maymay Entrata, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee, It’s Showtime host Anne Curtis, actress Max Collins, Filipino-American Miss Universe 2022 R&#x27;Bonney Gabriel, Filipino-American model Kelsey Meritt, among others.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DAdWK8ao9ul/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A2522769.299999997%2C%22ls%22%3A2521132.599999994%2C%22le%22%3A2521136.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/9/29/maymay-entrata-slays-paris-fashion-week-debut-performs-amakabogera-2015"><strong>READ: Maymay Entrata slays Paris Fashion Week debut, performs ‘AMAKABOGERA’<br/></strong></a></div><div>“Being with fellow Filipinos in a city like Paris is a significant moment for us, whether outsiders realize it or not—especially at a beautiful event,” Sarah said.<img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Sarah-Lahbati-shares-realizations-from-Paris-Fashion-Week-2024-3.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>The actress continued, “I’m immensely grateful to everyone who believed in me and my dream. This journey is a reminder of why I pursued this path: to learn, to have fun, and to embrace the beautiful chaos of it all.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DAat-XSoupH/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A2522830.899999991%2C%22ls%22%3A2521132.599999994%2C%22le%22%3A2521136.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/9/30/pia-wurtzbach-hayden-kho-walk-the-runway-of-michael-cinco-s-fashion-show-in-paris-1025"><strong>READ: Pia Wurtzbach, Hayden Kho walk the runway of Michael Cinco’s fashion show in Paris<br/></strong></a></div><p>She ended her message by encouraging others to reach for their dreams and turn them into reality.</p><p>“So, to anyone out there chasing their dreams: keep going. You’ve got this. Make your dreams come true, kid. Merci, Paris. Je t’aime,” Sarah wrote.</p>

<p>Sarah Lahbati had an incredible experience at the Paris Fashion Week. The actress shared what she learned being a Fashion Week ‘newbie.’</p>

Sarah Lahbati had an incredible experience at the Paris Fashion Week. The actress shared what she learned being a Fashion Week ‘newbie.’

Sarah Lahbati shares realizations from Paris Fashion Week 2024: ‘Here I am, embracing my dreams’

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Sarah Lahbati shares realizations from Paris Fashion Week 2024: ‘Here I am, embracing my dreams’

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Published October 08, 2024 12:00 PM PHT

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