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the overspenders
September 3, 2013

How to Spend $500K on One Day of Fashion Week Outfits

By Stella Bugbee and Kurt Soller

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Fashion Month snuck up on us as always. There we were, in our blissful Hamptons oblivion,  jet-setting to European weddings, and lo and behold, we’d been neglecting our actual jobs: inspiring imitators in the Street-Style Olympics. So, as punishment, we had to spend all of Labor Day weekend shopping. Luckily all the pre-fall and fall merchandise had arrived at Barneys, Jeffrey, Opening Ceremony, and Fivestory, enabling us to put together at least one day of decent outfits: seven outfits for the waking hours (we’ll change in the car, so don’t mind us, Driver). For the rest of the week’s looks, we plan to do some Net-a-Porter same-day delivery. Sure, we’ll have spent a cool $5M by the end of the cycle, but it will be worth it for the simple joy of never having to wear the same thing twice. Click through our slideshow for fourteen great ensembles, each pegged to a seminal moment of each #NYFW day.

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9 a.m. Look: One for the Sartorialist, $7,870 "I'll get my mandatory nod to menswear out of the way first, before Scott Schuman grows fatig... 9 a.m. Look: One for the Sartorialist, $7,870 "I'll get my mandatory nod to menswear out of the way first, before Scott Schuman grows fatigued."—Stella Bugbee -- Jay Ahr honeycomb chunky knit sweater, $2,085 at Net-a-Porter; J.W. Anderson ten-pleat skirt, $815 at Moda Operandi; Miu Miu two tone pointed leather brogues, $585 at Net-a-Porter; Eddie Borgo gold-plated jade and howlite link necklace, $1,500 at Net-a-Porter; Stella McCartney marbled acetate clutch, $2,255 at Net-a-Porter; Linda Farrow oval-frame acetate optical glasses, $630 at Net-a-Porter.
9 a.m. Look:  Leather Before Coffee, $42,475 "Condé Nast 101: You can wear a T-shirt to the tents only if it’s hidden beneath a... 9 a.m. Look:  Leather Before Coffee, $42,475 "Condé Nast 101: You can wear a T-shirt to the tents only if it’s hidden beneath animal skin.”  — Kurt Soller -- Gucci napa leather and web-trimmed bomber jacket, $2,995 at Mr. Porter; The Elder Statesman hand-dyed cashmere and linen-blend T-shirt, $490 at Mr. Porter; Maison Martin Margiela straight-fit washed-denim jeans, $495 at Mr. Porter; Lanvin snake sneaker, $1,095 at Lanvin; Cutler & Gross D-frame camouflage acetate optical glasses, $500 at Mr. Porter; Patek Phillipe annual calendar men's 18-karat-gold moonphase watch, $36,900 at Portero.
11 a.m. Look: Noise Cancellation, $6,079 "Artful mismatching is the expensive version of matching." — SB -- Band of Outsiders wove... 11 a.m. Look: Noise Cancellation, $6,079 "Artful mismatching is the expensive version of matching." — SB -- Band of Outsiders woven cotton blazer, $1,150 at Net-a-Porter; Chloé printed silk-twill shirt, $1,050 at Net-a-Porter; Frame Denim Le Luxe Noir classic denim jeans, $210 at Moda Operandi; Rochas rhinestone runway necklace, $385 at Moda Operandi; Prism Sydney mirrored sunglasses, $479 at Luisa Via Roma; Proenza Schouler large cutout neoprene Lunch Bag clutch, $1,850 at Neiman Marcus; Isabel Marant Pippa simple pony pump, $955 at Forward by Elyse Walker.
11 a.m. Look: Velvet Above Ground, $44,549 “I would never wear a tuxedo before lunch. But I’d drape the jacket over my chair while wearing Dad j... 11 a.m. Look: Velvet Above Ground, $44,549 “I would never wear a tuxedo before lunch. But I’d drape the jacket over my chair while wearing Dad jeans. It’s called contrast.”  — KS -- Dries Van Noten velveteen tuxedo, $1,480 at Barneys; Carol Christian Poell classic shirt, $1,674.83 at Farfetch; Dolce & Gabbana slim-fit jeans, $274.58 at Farfetch; Raf Simons leather-paneled sneakers, $610 at Mr. Porter; Barton Perreira Marshall sunglasses, $510 at Barneys; ROLEX 1950's Military "James Bond" Submariner, $40,000 at Fourtane.
1 p.m. Look: Your Move, Taylor Tomasi Hill, $6,119 "Skipping lunch will make this psychedelic print even better when I start hallucinating ... 1 p.m. Look: Your Move, Taylor Tomasi Hill, $6,119 "Skipping lunch will make this psychedelic print even better when I start hallucinating from hunger." — SB -- Mary Katrantzou Spire printed silk top, $1,040 at Net-a-Porter; Burberry London pleated leather skirt, $1,595 at Net-a-Porter; Gianvito Rossi patent-leather and transparent pumps, $649 at My Theresa; Marni two-tone acetate sunglasses, $390 at Luisa via Roma; Alexander Wang Chastity Sling leather shoulder bag, $1,095 at Net-a-Porter; Delfina Delettrez macromosaic bracelet, $1,350 at Farfetch.
1 p.m. Look:  Meet Me at SoHo House, $46,744  “Want to feel better about a buffet lunch? Pair it with new sunglasses and a platinum wa... 1 p.m. Look:  Meet Me at SoHo House, $46,744  “Want to feel better about a buffet lunch? Pair it with new sunglasses and a platinum watch, just like the regulars.”  — KS -- Tombolini slim-fit mini-corduroy cashco suit, $1,664 at Luisa via Roma; Katie Eary lobster-print T-shirt, $330 at Mr. Porter; Mr. Hare Genet high-shine leather and suede tassel loafers, $650 at Mr. Porter; Mykita Truman stainless steel D-frame sunglasses, $450 at Mr. Porter; A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Time Zone men's platinum manual watch, $43,650 at Portero.
3 p.m. Look: Web Editors Are the New Print Editors, $36,380 "Sharper than the corners of a 902-page September issue." — SB -- Reed... 3 p.m. Look: Web Editors Are the New Print Editors, $36,380 "Sharper than the corners of a 902-page September issue." — SB -- Reed Krakoff leather-trimmed wool-blend dress, $1,490 at Net-a-Porter; Deborah Pagani gray-and-black diamond Joan earrings, $27,360 at Barneys; Thierry Lasry Divinity sunglasses, $435 at Moda Operandi; Manolo Blahnik BB shimmer patent pump, $595 at Neiman Marcus; Jack Vartanian diamond galaxy ring, $6,500 at Barneys.
3 p.m. Look: Obligatory Thom Browne, $105,328 “The street-style photographers won’t even have to ask me for my outfit credits.”  — KS --... 3 p.m. Look: Obligatory Thom Browne, $105,328 “The street-style photographers won’t even have to ask me for my outfit credits.”  — KS -- Thom Browne Check Wool suit, $1,580 at Mr. Porter; Thom Browne Check Wool trousers, $790 at Mr. Porter; Kolor long-sleeved shirt, $568 at thecorner; Thom Browne full-grain-leather brogues, $1,000 at Mr. Porter; Tom Ford Henry sunglasses, $490 at Neiman Marcus; Cartier sapphire stud and cuff set, $26,900 at Pierre Famille; IWC White Gold Portuguese Squelette Skeleton Minute Repeater, $74,000 at Raymond Lee Jewelers.
5 p.m. Look: Flagship Follies, $49,014 "Red silk looks better with a glass of Champagne at pretty much any store opening." — SB --... 5 p.m. Look: Flagship Follies, $49,014 "Red silk looks better with a glass of Champagne at pretty much any store opening." — SB -- Lanvin silk top, $1,115 at My Theresa; Dolce & Gabbana flower brocade pencil skirt, $1,294 at Matches; Nicholas Kirkwood suede pointed pumps with ruffle, $910 at My Theresa; Valentino runway bicolor chain clutch bag, $2,145 at Neiman Marcus; Jennifer Meyer pave diamond triple triangle drop earrings, $22,500 at Barneys; Ana Khouri stem 18-karat rose-gold diamond hand cuff, $21,050 at Net-a-Porter. 
5pm Look: Matchy Matchy? $6,060 “Sure, maybe it’s weird that Stella and I are both wearing red. But it's not like we’d ever arrive at the cockta... 5pm Look: Matchy Matchy? $6,060 “Sure, maybe it’s weird that Stella and I are both wearing red. But it's not like we’d ever arrive at the cocktail at the same time.” — KS -- Jil Sander slim-fit double-breast blazer, $2,140 at Mr. Porter; Jil Sander slim-fit wool suit trousers, $1,090 at Mr. Porter; Lanvin dark blue woven cotton shirt, $645 at Mr. Porter; Tom Ford Edward brogue, $1,460 at Neiman Marcus; Burberry Prorsum abstract animal print tie, $295 at Burberry; Oliver Peoples Afton sunglasses, $430 at Barneys.     
8 p.m. Look: Step and Repeat, $37,735 "Dinners are subtle affairs. So make sure you subtly communicate that nothing you're wearing comes fr... 8 p.m. Look: Step and Repeat, $37,735 "Dinners are subtle affairs. So make sure you subtly communicate that nothing you're wearing comes from Zara." — SB -- Christopher Kane Firecracker bead-embellished silk top, $10,255 at Net-a-Porter; Victoria Beckham calf-hair paneled felt pencil skirt, $1,695 at Net-a-Porter; Dries Van Noten jeweled band sandal, $1,170 at Barneys; Repossi diamond & black gold four row Berbère ring, $18,415 at Barneys; The Row metal frame python clutch, $6,200 at Barneys.   
8 p.m. Look: Black-Tie Alternative, $71,876.71 “By which I mean the only alternative would be looking like the cater waiters.”  — KS -- ... 8 p.m. Look: Black-Tie Alternative, $71,876.71 “By which I mean the only alternative would be looking like the cater waiters.”  — KS -- Viktor & Rolf jacquard blazer, $1,648 at thecorner; Viktor & Rolf dress pants, $605 at thecorner; Brunello Cucinelli classic shirt, $603.71 at Farfetch; Prada studded Venetians, $1,290 at Barneys; Deakin & Francis diamond and enamel round stud set, $3,730 at Barneys; Chopard Titanum LUC Tourbillon Titan SL limited edition wristwatch, $64,000 at Crown & Caliber. 
11 p.m. Look: #Regram!,  $6,986.43 "The cost of new followers ... priceless." — SB -- Haider Ackermann silk-blend jacquard to... 11 p.m. Look: #Regram!,  $6,986.43 "The cost of new followers ... priceless." — SB -- Haider Ackermann silk-blend jacquard top, $2,190 at Net-a-Porter; Acne skinny leather pants, $1,350 at Net-a-Porter; Giuseppe Zanotti pointed calfskin boots, $995 at Luisa via Roma; Saint Laurent Antiope cuff, $1,490 at Saint Laurent; Givenchy classic clutch, $961.43 at Farfetch.
11 p.m. Look: Streetwear for Evening, $27,390 “When some new member of A$AP whatever is rapping, I want it known I had the Saint Laurent coat fi... 11 p.m. Look: Streetwear for Evening, $27,390 “When some new member of A$AP whatever is rapping, I want it known I had the Saint Laurent coat first.” —KS -- Saint Laurent leather-trimmed wool-blend varsity jacket, $2,190 at Mr. Porter; Givenchy oversize printed cotton-jersey sweatshirt, $1,185 at Mr. Porter; Marc Jacobs black jeans, $315 at thecorner; Nike Dunk Low "Stash", $1,700 at Flight Club; Rolex stainless steel Daytona cosmograph wristwatch, $22,000 at Tarrytown Jewelers.   
Kurt's Accessory: Seven Sets of Polaroid for Seven Events, $5,470 “Because Instagram is just so Vanity Fair these days.”  — KS -- ... Kurt's Accessory: Seven Sets of Polaroid for Seven Events, $5,470 “Because Instagram is just so Vanity Fair these days.”  — KS -- Smythson Wild Collection A5 writing folder, $4,895 at Smythson; Polaroid SX70 vintage camera and carrying case, $575 at Ebay; Polaroid PX70 film, $23.49 at Impossible Project.
Stella's Accessory: Old-Fashioned Note-Taking Paraphernalia $22,465 "Because typing on an smartphone is disaster for the manicure." — ... Stella's Accessory: Old-Fashioned Note-Taking Paraphernalia $22,465 "Because typing on an smartphone is disaster for the manicure." — SB -- Montblanc Meisterstuck 146 medium gold fountain pen, $10,000 at Botier;  Jean Schlumberger ivory turquoise gold mechanical pencil, $7,500 at David Sheflin; Smythson Chameleon collection pencil case, $210 at Smythson; Mulberry ink blue ostrich iPhone cover, $380 at Mulberry; Gucci crocodile iPad case, $3,450 at Gucci; Barneys New York refillable journals, $115 to $165 each at Barneys.
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