New York Fashion Week kicks off on September 9th, followed by Fashion Month shows in London, Milan and Paris. Arriving in the first week, a transformed city punctuated by the pockets of the street-style photographer (and well-dressed subjects), shopping his pop-ups, runway shows, store events, and special dinners held all over town. will appear. In other words, it’s a very chic time to be in town if you enjoy festive occasions.
If you’re here for NYFW and need a few leks to where to eat, sleep, drink, or do anything in the vein, bookmark a few spots ahead of time ( and reservations). Created a travel guide.
And if you’re only here to learn about the city’s newest and flashiest openings, it’s not. When Proven. From Soho’s iconic 50-year-old Steak au Poivre to the brand new Natural Wine Bar in the Village, there’s something for everyone. Let the fashion month begin.
accommodation
Suburbs coming from abroad or cities like Los Angeles need a pillow to rest their head on each night. please do not worry. New York City has plenty of options. The Bowery Hotel is an easy place to start (it’s also the place fashion his insider Jenny Walton chose to stay in the city). Located at the East Village intersection of Bowery and his 3rd Avenue, it is best described as quintessential New York. Net-a-Porter’s Market Her director, Libby Jane Page, frequents her fashion week in New York at The Ludlow, Manhattan’s trendy Lower East her side. You can also book a room in a luxury boutique hotel. Looking further uptown, NoMad has two new openings for her to watch — Ned Nomad and The Ritz Carlton New York Nomad. Or, if you’re looking for something affordable yet as stylish as the aforementioned, The Marlton in Greenwich Village is a best-kept secret. You can’t go wrong with a classic hotel like The Mark, The Public Hotel in the Lower East Side or The High Line Hotel in Chelsea.
dinner place
Fashion week basically sways from one runway venue to the next, hoping to make it through before the lights dim. By the end of the day, the idea of a big dinner sounds downright heavenly. “After a long day at the show, nothing beats relaxing in a booth and ordering a martini and steak-o-her poivre at Raoul’s,” said Nicole Akhtarzad Eshagpour, her senior market editor at Who What Wear. says. For attendees who have registered for the runway show in the afternoon hours, there is still a solution without the Kind bar. “NYFW dinners usually have to be quick to get to the night’s show. Luckily, Serafina just opened her express store on Eighth Avenue and her Sixth Avenue, where I you can find,” says fashion editor, stylist, and NYU adjunct professor Jessica. Minkoff strain.
If you go to Brooklyn, Walton recommends Greenpoint’s Rule of Thirds. “I went there recently and it was great. Nice bar with no reservations, too.” Nolita’s freelance fashion writer Aemilia Madden lists Thai Diner as a spot. “I’ve learned to expect a wait no matter where I try to eat during fashion week,” she says. “Thai Diner is one of my favorite dinner her spots. I usually keep my name down and have a drink nearby while I wait.” Other spots that should be on your radar : Santambrouse in Soho (another Paige favorite), Minetta Tavern in Greenwich Village, Grand Central Oyster Bar in Midtown, Scarpetta at Nomad, L’Abeille in Tribeca, Estella in downtown (and thousands more!) of dining destination and you are always spoiled for choice).
where to have lunch
If you can spare some time for lunch during fashion week, here are a few things to keep in mind (otherwise, pack a protein-rich snack!). “It’s hard to find time to sit down for lunch on a busy show day, so I grabbed his bowl of acai at Playa Bowls on McDougal Street, answered emails, and checked his social media. I love to eat while eating.” Minkoff shares. For Walton, La Mercerie has always been a go-to store. “They have great salads and great vegetarian quiches,” she says, and if you want something creative and healthy, Madden points to her Dimes. “It’s been my go-to lunch spot since it opened in 2013. Quirky, healthy meals like big salads, acai bowls, and pozole all keep me going.” Head to an American bar (Page is a fan of chopped salads).
place to have a drink
If you find yourself grabbing a drink with friends (or really, yourself) at the end of a long day at the show, you should bookmark a few locales. Eshaghpour suggests enjoying the view (“And Mr. C Cocktails”) at downtown Casa he Cipriani. For anyone ending the day uptown, Madden recommends Lodi. “If you go near her Rockefeller center for a show, she loves a mezcal, a Negroni or a Lodi with a glass of wine,” she says.The newly opened Le Dive — LES’ natural wine bar inspired by Parisian tabak — is where Page goes (“or Corner Bar at the Nine Orchard Hotel”).
As for Walton, she keeps the card close to her chest. , I couldn’t answer this question honestly,” she laughs. It makes for a classic Campari spritz and a wonderfully spicy kale Caesar salad.” Other TZR-approved spots: Hotel Chelsea’s recently opened Lobby Bar, Williamsburg’s Deux Chats, Flatiron’s Chapel Bar (invitations are welcome). Members-only lounge in the 19th-century chapel, if you can pick it up), Grab a natural wine at Downtown’s Nines Piano Bar or West Village’s Moonflower, or a highball at Midtown’s Pebble Bar, Lower East Side’s Gem Wine or West Village’s Katana Kitten. There’s no better place to enjoy craft cocktails than The Gardens, The Clover Club.
Where to get quick mani
A hearty meal ranks higher on NYFW’s list of priorities than a manicure, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth considering. If you want a good self-care situation), there are a few addresses to sign up for on the radar. “I’m a die-hard fan of Chillhouse, which started as a small spot in LES and now has a flagship store in Soho,” he says Madden. For Page, many of Glosslab’s locations are always easy to drop by. Jinsoon Tribeca for Walton, Paintbox for Eshaghpour (“It’s a mani that lasts all of NYFW and beyond”). Minkoff is a go-to spot for fast manicures called TenOverTen on Houston Street (“But anyone who’s seen my nails knows I do a quick manicure with powder acrylics and graphic nail art.”) It is impossible to put it in!”).
Where to have coffee between shows
That’s right, coffee. The lifeblood of NYFW. “There’s a coffee shop on almost every block in NYC, so this shouldn’t be a problem and you can’t go wrong (anywhere other than Starbucks is good enough, because you’re in NYC. Somewhere local Please support us at ),” says Walton. “In Tribeca, Interlude is great, and West Village Bar has Pisellino so sweet (especially if you’re like me and you’re in a state of missing Italy).” He points to the matcha in the bottle and the cold cup to take home. If you’re in Madden’s former stomping ground, LES, she recommends Ludlow Coffee Supply. But when I’m feeling particularly decadent, I always sip on perfectly rich, frothy cappuccinos here.” East Village’s La Cabra and West Village’s Elk are both Jane’s favorites, and Eshagpur’s favorites are located in downtown. “Whether your show schedule takes you uptown, downtown, or – perhaps – across town, you can never go wrong with indulging in a quick coffee and perhaps a slice of Saint-Anne Bruce’s princess cake. ”
Where to Find Zen Moments
For the outside observer, the idea of ”finding Zen” during a seemingly glamorous event like New York Fashion Week may be eye-opening, but don’t be fooled. Plus, everyone deserves Zen, especially during these frenetic and tough times. “Urban Asanas is New York City’s best-kept secret for acupuncture, infrared saunas, and yoga,” says stylist Rachael Wang. “Try an unwind class with the owner, Jill.”
For Minkoff, physical activity is the best medicine. “At NYFW in September, if I get the chance, I will take a walk between shows. Walking rather than taking a taxi or an Uber allows me to reflect on and keep in mind the trends and collections I saw that day. “Outstanding work and designers for the upcoming season.” Walton also stays calm during her commute for the show. and go everywhere by bike. It’s a great way to see the city.” Plus, she suggests visiting a little museum between shows. to enjoy the Matisse exhibit, grab a sandwich at Pret, sit in Central Park and have a little picnic, then hang out at The Met. For anyone with a literary bent, the McNally-Jackson bookstore is a must, says Madden.”The smell of a new book immediately puts me at ease.”