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February 17, 2012

The Best and Worst Party Moments of New York Fall 2012 Fashion Week

By Stella Bugbee

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Photo: David X Pruttingnyc.com/BFA

Packing in an average of six parties every night for days on end can get to even the most dedicated fashion people — and for anyone who actually works, certainly there were a few events that had to be missed. Luckily, there were plenty of pictures to document all the celebrating we do about clothing. In fact, sometimes there are so many photographers on the scene, it makes one wonder how people actually manage to party in between having flashbulbs popped in their faces and reporters asking them to carefully spell their names. Add some overly sweet vodka drinks and toe-crushing high heels into that equation, and it’s a miracle anyone has any fun at all. But if the photos tell us anything, it’s that this crowd is intrepid in its quest for a good time. Click through our slideshow to see Lindsay Lohan, Anna Wintour, Chelsea Clinton and others from the past eight nights of excess.

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Best way to mix a drink The Standard NY Presents Valentine's Day Performance by Dita von Teese Photo: David X Pruttingnyc.com/BFA
Worst attempt to pretend they are not being photographed  Kate Winslet and Anna Wintour at the St. John FW12 Post-Show Dinner Photo: Ben G... Worst attempt to pretend they are not being photographed  Kate Winslet and Anna Wintour at the St. John FW12 Post-Show Dinner Photo: Ben Gabbenyc.com/BFA
Best "if you want this cigarette you'll have to pry it from my cold dead teeth" face David Foote at The Last Magazine, Prism by Anna La... Best "if you want this cigarette you'll have to pry it from my cold dead teeth" face David Foote at The Last Magazine, Prism by Anna Laub and Kanon Organic Vodka party Photo: David X Pruttingnyc.com/BFA
Best designer dance move Mara Hoffman and Carly Margolis at the Mara Hoffman After Party Photo: Benjamin Lozovsky/BFAnyc.com
Best pre-photo moment: "On the count of three, everybody say PINK!" Yuki James, Brad Goreski, Damien Nunes and Prabal Gurung, afterhour... Best pre-photo moment: "On the count of three, everybody say PINK!" Yuki James, Brad Goreski, Damien Nunes and Prabal Gurung, afterhours at The Electric Room Photo: David X Pruttingnyc.com/BFA
Best indie rock girl band performance Au Revoir Simone, plays at the Miu Miu Tales Screening of 'The Woman Dress' a short film by Giada Cola... Best indie rock girl band performance Au Revoir Simone, plays at the Miu Miu Tales Screening of 'The Woman Dress' a short film by Giada Colagrande Photo: Carly Otnessnyc.com/BFA
Best attempt to turn a party shot into a fashion editorial Nur Khan And Lovecat Magazine Celebrate Issue 4 Launch X Kills 10 Year Anninversay P... Best attempt to turn a party shot into a fashion editorial Nur Khan And Lovecat Magazine Celebrate Issue 4 Launch X Kills 10 Year Anninversay Photo: David X Pruttingnyc.com/BFA
Least likely candidate to be at a hair metal concert Chelsea Clinton at the Nur Khan Electric Session With Guns N’ Roses Performance Photo: Dav... Least likely candidate to be at a hair metal concert Chelsea Clinton at the Nur Khan Electric Session With Guns N’ Roses Performance Photo: David X Pruttingnyc.com/BFA
Best sultry stare Luisa Moraes at the Purple Magazine Top of The Standard Photo: Neil Rasmus/BFAnyc.com
Best coordinated dance move and matching jean shorts Theophilus London afterparty at Lilium, W Union Square Photo: Dean Nevillenyc.com/BFA
Guests least appreciative of their good fortune at having been invited at all Refinery29 Hosts First Night, a Kickoff Event to NYFW Photo:... Guests least appreciative of their good fortune at having been invited at all Refinery29 Hosts First Night, a Kickoff Event to NYFW Photo: Neil Rasmusnyc.com/BFA
Best Pained-Rock-Star face Matthew Hutchinson of Our Mountain performs at the Nur Khan Electric room session with Nima Yamiini at Dream Downtown ... Best Pained-Rock-Star face Matthew Hutchinson of Our Mountain performs at the Nur Khan Electric room session with Nima Yamiini at Dream Downtown Photo: David X Pruttingnyc.com/BFA
Clearest skin Axl Rose at the Nur Khan Electric Session With Guns N’ Roses Performance Photo: David X Pruttingnyc.com/BFA
Best hair/facial hair combination Alexander J, Tumblr X Nicola Formichetti Photo: David X Pruttingnyc.com/BFA
Best use of clones Waris Ahluwalia at the "You're My Boo" by HOUSE OF WARIS party with MODA OPERANDI Featuring Spank Rock and Blood Ora... Best use of clones Waris Ahluwalia at the "You're My Boo" by HOUSE OF WARIS party with MODA OPERANDI Featuring Spank Rock and Blood Orange Photo: Billy Farrellnyc.com/BFA
Best Barbie hair Lindsay Lohan at the Purple Magazine party on top of The Standard Photo: Neil Rasmus/BFAnyc.com
Best composure in the moment After Hours at Electric Room Photo: David X Pruttingnyc.com/BFA
Best aviators at night Olivier Zahm at the Purple Magazine party on top of The Standard Photo: Neil Rasmus/BFAnyc.com
Runner-up for best aviators at night Bill Powers at the Purple Magazine party on top of The Standard Photo: Neil Rasmus/BFAnyc.com
Best non-party party outfit Tabitha Simmons at the PROENZA SCHOULER Party at Le Baron Photo: Joe Schildhornnyc.com/BFA
Most tiresome pose Theophilus London at the Rebecca Minkoff After Party Photo: Benjamin Lozovskynyc.com/BFA
Runner-up for most tiresome pose Purple Magazine Celebrates Fashion Issue #17 on Top of The Standard Photo: Neil Rasmus/BFAnyc.com
Best coordinated background Isabel and Ruben Toledo at the party for Isabel Toledo's New Book Roots of Style at W Times Square Photo: Dean Nevi... Best coordinated background Isabel and Ruben Toledo at the party for Isabel Toledo's New Book Roots of Style at W Times Square Photo: Dean Neville/BFAnyc.com/Dean Neville/BFAnyc.com
Most serious attempt at conversation Stefano Tonchi and Daphne Guinness at the private dinner celebrating the Fall 2012 collection of L'Wren Scot... Most serious attempt at conversation Stefano Tonchi and Daphne Guinness at the private dinner celebrating the Fall 2012 collection of L'Wren Scott Photo: Joe Schildhorn nyc.com/BFA
Best sport about having to wait for the bathroom. Kristian Laliberte, Purple Magazine Celebrates Fashion Issue #17 on Top of The Standard ... Best sport about having to wait for the bathroom. Kristian Laliberte, Purple Magazine Celebrates Fashion Issue #17 on Top of The Standard Photo: Billy Farrellnyc.com/BFA
Best too-drunk-to-care moment Allison Mosshart and bare-chested friend afterhours at The Electric Room Photo: David X Pruttingnyc.com/BFA
Best Blue Steel Kai Kuhne, Purple Magazine Celebrates Fashion Issue #17 on Top of The Standard Photo: Billy Farrellnyc.com/BFA
Best way to end a party Todd Eberle at The Standard NY Presents Valentine's Day Performance by Dita von Teese Photo: David X Pruttingnyc.com/BF... Best way to end a party Todd Eberle at The Standard NY Presents Valentine's Day Performance by Dita von Teese Photo: David X Pruttingnyc.com/BFA
Best night of this guy's life Cara Delevigne, Jazzy De Lisser, Felix Cooper, Davina Pownall and Lauren Slater, afterhours at The Electric Ro... Best night of this guy's life Cara Delevigne, Jazzy De Lisser, Felix Cooper, Davina Pownall and Lauren Slater, afterhours at The Electric Room Photo: David X Pruttingnyc.com/BFA
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