Nightlife
Your Ultimate New York Fashion Week Party Guide
By Shelby Black and Annie Felix
09 February 2017
Is your Snapchat game on point? Do you know all your angles? You better, because New York Fashion Week kicks off today. The weeklong cavalcade of shows and presentations is also a week-long extravaganza of blow-outs, fetes, and shindigs. Below we've brought back our NYFW party guide, highlighting the best of after-hours fun. We'll be updating the list with new parties every day so keep checking back!
WHAT: Rag & Bone
EXPECT: You heard them, an "Exhibition, Preview, and a Damn Good Party." Don your most minimalist silhouette and go toast Rag & Bone's collection at a characteristically chic night downtown.
WHERE: Undisclosed
WHEN: Thursday, February 9th 8 - 10pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 20 - 30
WHAT: Tumblr's 10th Anniversary Warm Up at NYFW
EXPECT: Sparkly sparkly lights and an edgy location. Young Tumblr turns 10 this Fashion Week, and it's taking the party to Brooklyn.
WHERE: National Sawdust, 80 N 6th St., Brooklyn
WHEN: Thursday, February 9th 8 - 11pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 60 - 70
WHAT: Fly With the Angels: W Magazine Celebrates the Relaunch of Fiorucci
EXPECT: Lifestyle bible W Magazine celebrates its relaunch of Italian fashion label Fiorucci with a rock n' roll disco extravaganza.
WHERE: Paul's Casablanca, 305 Spring Street, New York
WHEN: Friday, February 10th, 8pm-11pm
RSVP: Invite only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 30-50
WHAT: NYNY at the Bowery
EXPECT: The quintessential New York fashion scene - your standard fare of models, the odd celebrity, and a buzzing-to-the-point-of-bursting space. Fashion Week staple NYCult is throwing its seasonal New York New York party, and it's probably going to be as undeniably lit as always (case in point).
WHERE: Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery, New York
WHEN: Friday, February 10th, 10pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 50 - 60
WHAT: F is for Fendi launch party
EXPECT: To launch their "F Is for Fendi" initiative, the Italian brand is working with Boiler Room, the tastemakers of underground music and club culture, for an exclusive blow-out with a killer lineup of performers, including Migos, 21 Savage, Lil Uzi Vert and Abra.
WHERE: Manhattan
WHEN: Friday, February 10th
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS OF GETTING IN: 15-20
WHAT: Jonathan Simkhai FW17 After Party
EXPECT: Luxury ready-to-wear brand Jonathan Simkhai partners with equally luxurious activewear brand Carbon 38 to celebrate their latest athletic performance line. Featuring a special performance by electronic duo Galantis, be ready to burn calories dancing the night away.
WHERE: Kola House, 408 West 15th Street, New York
WHEN: Saturday, February 11th, 9pm
RSVP: Invite only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 40-60
WHAT: Cynthia Rowley NYFW Party
EXPECT: Head over to Paul Sevigny's Moroccan-style SoHo lounge to celebrate Cynthia Rowley's latest RTW collection with a film by artist Lucien Smith ft. rock-and-roll Saint Laurent muse Lili Sumner.
WHERE: Paul's Casablanca, 305 Spring Street, New York
WHEN: Sunday, February 12th 9 - 11pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 20 - 30
WHAT: Libertine NYFW After Party
EXPECT: Johnson Hartig, founder of Innovative ready-to-wear brand Libertine, plans to party with New York's finest to celebrate his FW17 collection. Featuring city views, a DJ set by Johnny Boy Hartig, music by Carlos Jadraque, and an all-star set of hosts, this party will be just as cutting-edge as the brand itself.
WHERE: Hotel Americano, 518 West 27th Street, New York
WHEN: Monday, February 13th, 8pm
RSVP: Invite only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 20-40
WHAT: Edie Parker party
EXPECT: The hand-bag designer will be throwing a shindig en-suite in rooms at the Plaza Athenee.
WHERE: Plaza Athenee, 37 East 64th Street, New York
WHEN: Monday, February 13th, 7pm
RSVP: Invite only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 30-40
WHAT: Wilhelmina's Image Division Celebrates POKER NIGHT
EXPECT: Martini bars, oysters and champagne. Think Casino Royale meets Fashion Week!
WHERE: Catch, 21 9th Ave., New York
WHEN: Monday, February 13th, 10pm
RSVP: Invite only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 30-40
WHAT: Baja East FW17 Presentation & Party Co-Hosted by Spring
EXPECT: Quirky luxury fashion brand Baja East presents its Fall/Winter 2017 Collection in style with libations and an elegant venue.
WHERE: The Gilded Lily, 408 West 15th Street, New York
WHEN: Tuesday, February 14th, 10pm
RSVP: Invite only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: ZERO
WHAT: Milk.xyz NYFW Party
EXPECT: NYC's coolest internet kids dance to DJ sets from rapper/producer LE1F. Hosted by Milk's Editorial Director, Mathias Rosenzweig and Paper's Social Media Editor, Jake Greene.
WHERE: Sanatorium, 14 Avenue C, New York
WHEN: Tuesday, February 14th, 10pm
RSVP: Invite only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 30-70
Splash photo by Leandro Justen/BFA.com