Get an Inside Look at NYFW's Most Exclusive, Star-Studded Events
- Caroline McKenzie
- Sep 12, 2023
- 4 min read
Because the show isn't over after the runway.
Image courtesy of OK MCCAUSLAND.
The glamorous New York Fashion Week might seem like all runways and luxury fashion, but the week feels more like a marathon for many attendees. Days are filled traveling across the city from show to show—and the days don’t end there. Parties rage on into the night. But that’s just the allure of NYFW. Whether you’re attending or watching from afar, watch this space to keep up to date on all of this season's most exclusive NYFW parties.
Tommy Hilfiger x SZA NYFW Brunch SEPTEMBER 10: Tommy Hilfiger and SZA hosted an NYFW brunch at the Maxwell Tribeca in celebration of the Tommy Hilfiger Fall/Winter 2023 campaign. With cuisine curated by DeVonn Francis and music DJ'ed by DJ Jadab0o, guests across fashion, art, music, entertainment, and sport all came together for the exclusive event. Notable attendees included Halima Aden, Aoki Lee Simmons, Rachel Sennott, La La Anthony, Madelyn Cline, and Tinx, to name a few.
Net-A-Porter Cocktail Party SEPTEMBER 10: A roster of fashion, art, and food industry professionals and Hollywood names like Tiffany Haddish, Tamron Hall, Lucy Hale, Christopher John Rogers, and Marjon Carlos attended Net-A-Porter’s cocktail party. Hosted at the newly opened Italian and French Bakery and Restaurant, Raf’s, in NoHo, guests were served Italian appetizers, cocktails, wines, and Raf’s specialty gelato.
Jean Paul Gaultier x KNWLS Collection Party SEPTEMBER 10: Jean Paul Gaultier and KNWLS collaborated with SSENSE to throw one of the most star-studded parties this NYFW season to celebrate their new collaboration that launched on Friday. Guests included Doja Cat, Ice Spice, Hayley Williams, Matty Healy, The Kid LAROI, and Julia Fox, among many others.
Diplo NYFW Party SEPTEMBER 10: Diplo hosted and DJ'd the second annual exclusive party at Westlight at The William Vale with El Studio. Guests saw live rooftop performances from Diplo and DJs Layla Benitez, Deroos, Monobase, and Tolga. Food and drink were provided as the guests danced the night away.
Lacoste Rooftop NYFW Celebration SEPTEMBER 9: Lacoste celebrated their 90th anniversary with a rooftop party featuring the brand’s creative vision presented by the Creative Design Director, Pelagia Kolotouros. Venus Williams, Irina Shayk, Devonté Hynes, Sang Woo, Adesuwa Aighewi, Cindy Emelie, Jeon Somi, and Amoako Boafo sported Kolotouros looks.
Helmut Lang SS24 Afterparty SEPTEMBER 9: Helmut Lang hosted a celebration of Peter Do's debut runway show with Samsung Galaxy at The Standard, High Line. The guest list included Tiffany Young, UMI, and Delaney Rowe, who were treated with silver platters filled with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and DJ sets by Zhu, Kim Anh, and Oscar Nñ.
Dauphinette NYFW After Party SEPTEMBER 9: Olivia Cheng commemorated her Spring/Summer 2024 collection for Dauphinette at The Standard, East Village's NO BAR. Cocktails, cake, and vinyl records kept guests from Olivia Cheng herself to Bonnie Mckee and Moya Rey happy as they celebrated NYFW.
Driès Opening Party SEPTEMBER 8: In celebration of NYFW and the upcoming opening of the new club and lounge, Driès, some of Hollywood’s biggest names showed up and showed out. From Emma Roberts to Julian Casablancas, guests danced the night away to DJ sets by Luka Sabbat and DJ Stacks and to performances by Saweetie, NAV, and Lil Uzi Vert.
Prabal Gurung Dance Party SEPTEMBER 8: In celebration of his Spring/Summer 2024 collection, Prabal Gurung hosted a star-studded dance party with guests like Awkwafina, Sarah Hyland, Tiffany Haddish, and Tina Leung. At the RT60 Rooftop Hard Rock Hotel, Johnnie Walker and Wonder and Ivy Wine provided cocktails to compliment the upbeat DJ sets by Mazurbate and Mia Moretti.
Haider Ackermann x Augustinus Bader VIP Dinner SEPTEMBER 8: Designer Haider Ackermann and skin-care brand Augustinus Bader hosted an exclusive dinner at Salon 94 in celebration of the Haider Ackermann x Augustinus Bader Limited Editions. Hollywood's new It couple Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, along with other celebrity guests such as Sofia Coppola, Oscar Isaac, Jared Leto, Farida Khelfa, Paloma Elsesser, Amelia Gray, and Karen Elson.
Victoria's Secret The Tour '23 SEPTEMBER 6: Victoria’s Secret celebrated their upcoming film which “leads audiences through the behind-the-scenes artistic process and personal narratives of the VS20,” according to their website. Celebrities ranging from Doja Cat to Gigi Hadid to Naomi Campbell attended the event alongside the VS20 creatives who worked on the project. Guests viewed this imaginative film’s preview and enjoyed performances from Doechii and Goyo.
Daniel Arsham’s 20th Anniversary with Perrotin Party SEPTEMBER 6: Daniel Arsham, along with a guest list of musicians, athletes, and influencers alike, celebrated his 20th anniversary in art. Held at The Standard, High Line, Arshman also announced his artistic collaboration with The Standard.
Pandora Lab-Grown Diamond District Celebration SEPTEMBER 6: Pandora hosted a diamond-filled event in celebration of their new Diamond District and expansion of lab-grown diamonds. Old and new Hollywood stars like Julia Fox, Gracie Abrams, Pamela Anderson, Ariana Greenblatt, and more attended the red-carpet event and were treated to a surprise performance by Caroline Polachek.
Breitling Launch Party SEPTEMBER 6: Charlize Theron and Misty Copeland hosted Breitling’s launch party for two new lines in the Navitimer collection featuring 36mm and 32mm watches. Accompanied by the jazz drummer Eric Harland, ABT Studio Company dancers performed modern ballet pieces. In addition, the brand showed their campaign film starring Charlize Theron.
Fossil's 'Made For This' Launch Party SEPTEMBER 6: Big names like Lucy Hale, Maddie and Kenzie Zeigler, and Leon Bridges attended Fossil's launch of their Fall/Winter 2023 "Made For This" campaign. DJ Va$htie played a set to kick off NYFW.
YSL Beauty MYSLF Event SEPTEMBER 6: YSL Beauty kicked off NYFW with their One Night Only event at the Paradise Club at the Times Square EDITION. The event celebrated the launch of MYSLF, the brand's new men's fragrance. Austin Butler, YSL Beauty's new Global Brand Ambassador for MYSLF was in attendance, along with Lil Nas X, Indya Moore, and Noah Beck attended the event and enjoyed a surprise performance by Lil Yachty.
Sandy Liang Launch Party SEPTEMBER 6: Sandy Liang hosted a launch party at the Sandy Liang Store on Orchard St. in celebration of their release of a new collection of jewelry and hair accessories, as well as the launch of their zine in collaboration with Daria Ritch. The zine documents the week prior to the fashion show and shares an exclusive look backstage. Celebrities such as Hayley Williams and Japanese Breakfast were in attendance at the event.
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