New York Fashion Week is as glamorous as you’d imagine.
From celebrity appearances — Natasha Lyonne in fur at the Khaite show, bad gal Riri in a mesh cape at Alaïa — to stunning designs and chic streetwear, the whole city transforms into a catwalk.
And 2024 marked a first for the seasoned occasion: a round of free, public screenings of runway shows, courtesy of Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Rockefeller Center.
What is New York Fashion Week?
New York Fashion Week (NYFW) is a longstanding tradition in NYC that takes place in both February and September and allows designers to showcase their collections for the season ahead.
The entire fashion world — designers, buyers, PR reps, editors — make their way to various shows to catch what the creatives have cooking before their garments hit the shelves.
This history spans back all the way to the time of the second World War with Eleanor Lambert at the helm of bringing American designers to the forefront of the fashion scene.
When is New York Fashion Week 2024?
New York Fashion Week runs from September 6th to September 11th, 2024.
Where is New York Fashion Week 2024?
New York Fashion Week has had many iconic homes throughout the city: Bryant Park, Lincoln Center.
Now, RXR’s Starrett-Lehigh Building serves as the main headquarters, though plenty of designers and industry folks take their celebrations and runway shows off the premises.
How can I get New York Fashion Week tickets?
NYFW tickets are a hot commodity, much like the designs themselves.
While industry shows are limited to experts in the field, you can snag tickets to some of the public shows online.
NYFW also curates its own designer packages that includes VIP experiences like front-row seats and meet and greets. FYI, it’ll cost ya!
Where else can I watch it?
If you can’t make it to the catwalk, there is a way to get a sneak peek at the gorgeous outfits.
Visit NYFW’s website for streaming options, which are both live and archived from previous years.
Rockfeller Center has now seemingly become the place to catch free screenings for NYFW moving forward, as its September 2024 partnership with the CFDA allowed for free, public screenings of American shows right in the attraction’s skating rink.
“New York Fashion Week is a cultural cornerstone of the city and should be celebrated by all,” Steven Kolb, CFDA CEO, said in a statement. “As the official organizer of NYFW, CFDA is thrilled to be working with Rockefeller Center to stream the fashion shows to the public, giving New Yorkers and visitors a front-row seat to the creativity and innovation of American fashion.”
Which shows should I keep an eye on?
There’s plenty to keep an eye on this season: Rachel Comey, Cynthia Rowley, Alice + Olivia, John Varvatos, and many more names are showing off their spring 2025 collections.
Check out all of the brands on NYFW’s website.
Where should I grab a bite to eat during NYFW?
If you can squeeze in some time to enjoy a sit-down meal during Fashion Week, there are a few NYC spots to keep on your radar:
- Fouquet’s: A French brasserie located in Tribeca famous for its Parisian menu and NYC influence
- Jean’s: This American bistro prides itself on the classics with farm-fresh ingredients…and its downstairs cocktail lounge
- Nami Nori: An iconic Japanese restaurant that rose to fame for its open-style sushi hand roll, temaki
- Bangkok Supper Club: A new Thai eatery that will transport you to the country’s capital through its dishes
- Hav & Mar: If you’re craving seafood, this staple is right in the Starrett-Lehigh building
Where should I grab drinks during NYFW?
Cocktails go well with Chanel and Chloé! Have a look at some of the best bars in NYC to visit during NYFW:
- American Bar: Order the classics in a brass-rail cocktail lounge, terrazo bar, and beyond
- Holiday Bar: Bar serving coastal cuisines and great drinks.
- Tigre: Sexy new cocktail lounge in LES serving sophisticated cocktails.