Ah, the joy of Fashion Week: the clothes, the models, the celebs…and the parties. Despite what your feet or your liver may tell you, there’s no better way to wrap up a day at the runways (or just fantasizing about them from afar) than by rubbing elbows with A-listers—isn’t it about time you met Madonna?—and guzzling free drinks. Always eager to serve, we’ve got the rundown on Fashion Week’s best parties, with something to satiate every taste, from Gucci to the Beastie Boys.
| WHAT |
WHERE |
WHEN |
WHO |
WHY |
| amfAR’s New York Gala |
Cipriani 42nd Street |
Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m. |
Carine Roitfeld, Bobby Shriver, and Julian Schnabel. |
Sure, it's technically the day before Fashion Week, but it's Carine Roitfeld. Any excuse to party with the coolest Frenchie is a good one. |
| Erin Fetherston After-party |
Rose Bar |
Feb. 1, 10 p.m. |
Expect fans like Kirsten Dunst, Zooey Deschanel, and Karen Elson to swing by and say congrats. |
It's the first party of the week — and you've been dying to wear your Fetherston Target wares. |
| Alexander Wang After-party |
The Annex |
Feb. 2, 10 p.m. |
Erin Wasson, Mischa Barton, the Richards sisters. |
Last season's hottest party (literally, no air-conditioning) was a hipsterville who's who: Steve Aoki and Danny Masterson mixed with socialites and fashionistas. |
| Built by Wendy |
Werkstätte Gallery |
Feb. 3, 7 p.m. (following presentation) |
Beastie Boys, Parker Posey, Heather Graham, Jason Schwartzman, Justin Theroux… |
This indie label has built indie cred, and its guest list can prove it. Plus, a mystery friend and muse will be performing. |
| Serge Azria's Joie Party |
Rose Bar |
Feb. 4, 10 p.m. |
Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Lily Donaldson, and Theodora Richardson all co-host. |
With Julia's brother, Vladimir, also onboard, this is a family affair. Perhaps even Carine will make an appearance? |
| Rock & Republic After-party |
1 Oak |
Feb. 2, 10 p.m. |
Michael Ball and more busty models than you can bat an eyelash at. |
Always one of the biggest parties of the week. Last season LCD Soundsystem and Agyness Deyn appeared. This year's guests are a surprise, for now. |
| Gucci's Malawi and UNICEF Benefit |
The new Gucci flagship store |
Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. |
Frida Gianni and Madonna. |
Um, Madonna? Hello? |
