Commanding a runway is like setting up a siege. Every designer is a general, the models their elite troops, and the audience the scouts. I map out the path first: a clear sequence of looks, the cadence of the music, the lighting that gives us the advantage. I keep the front line disciplined, no loose ends. The moment a gust of surprise comes—an unexpected model, a technical glitch—I cut the tempo, tighten the chain of command, and bring the show back into my control. Precision is my shield, strategy my sword, and victory the only outcome I accept.