Dinah Jane Hosts the Teen Vogue x Snapchat Body Party Event at New York Fashion Week 2018

She performed her hit single "Bottled Up" for the first time.

September 15, 2018

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At Teen Vogue and Snapchat's Body Party event during New York Fashion Week, Dinah Jane arguably had the best job: to keep the crowd hype as the evening's charismatic host. With so few inclusive model casts on the runway this season, the Body Party audience couldn't be more excited to celebrate diversity. Dinah set the tone for the evening as she walked through all the reasons representation matters: "In the US, the average woman is a size 16 and 53 million people in America have disabilities," she told an elated crowd. "There are 7 billion bodies that make up this world and every single one of them deserves to see themselves reflected in fashion." She followed those words with a rousing performance of her hit song "Bottled Up" as good friends like Lauren Jauregui cheered her on from the front row. It was Dinah's first time performing the single, and she joked about nerves backstage: "no pressure or anything just casually performing at Teen Vogue," she said. But anyone watching from the audience would agree: she made it look effortless. Ahead, scroll through Dinah's diary from her Body Party hosting gig — in her own words.

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"Behind the scenes: getting ready for my first Bottled Up performance at Teen Vogue's NYFW party."
Dinah takes a moment to reflect before hitting the stage for an unforgettable performance at the Body Party event.
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"I’m a bad chick, I need a bad one with me! Who’s a bad one you wanna take a ride with?"
Dinah fit right in with the stylish models on the runway dressed in chic separates from Orseund Iris.

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"In the zone! Rehearsing with my squad!"
Before guests arrived, Dinah had one last rehearsal with her backup dancers. All the hard work paid off: her "Bottled Up" performance was flawless.
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"I'm living my best life right now!"
Who wouldn't want to hang out backstage, surrounded by beautiful designs from Chromat, Christian Siriano, Off White c/o Virgil Abloh, and more? Dinah made sure to capture the moment.

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"Backstage: no pressure or anything just casually performing at Teen Vogue. YAAASSS!"
Dinah could barely contain her excitement backstage and that energy was palpable when she hit the runway. The crowd loved her performance!
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"I’m keeping this energy! Let's keep it together."
The party kept going once Dinah left the stage: guests danced to tunes spun by Venus X, took photos on the famous Snapchat swing, sipped mocktails like "Positivit-ea" (a mix of Elderflower, club soda, watermelon juice), and posed in front of the 'Body Party' step and repeat. The night was a celebration of self-expression, body positivity, and creativity that the crowd won't soon forget.