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New York Fashion Week events you can actually attend

Forget trying to sneak into a runway show when you can attend these stylish New York Fashion Week events instead.

Rossilynne Skena Culgan
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Fashion Week 2024 in NYC may seem like an exclusive affair, but there are some pretty cool New York Fashion Week events you can actually attend. Yes, we’re serious. You don’t have to be a part of the elite fashion world to enjoy one of the top universal interests: style!

You’re on the list for these New York Fashion Week events that range from runway shows to pop-ups to parties.

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New York Fashion Week events

1. Rockefeller Center x CFDA

Rockefeller Center and CFDA are streaming NYFW runways all week and bringing fashion to the center of the plaza. All screenings—New York designers Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Tommy Hilfiger, Carolina Herrera, Coach, Khaite, Bach Mai, Proenza Schouler, Luar, Willy Chavarria and Ulla Johnson—will be free and open to the public.

Here’s the rest of the schedule:

Tuesday

11am - Rachel Comey
2:00pm - PatBo
5:00pm - Michael Kors

Wednesday

Noon - Jane Wade

2. Re-imagine - New York Fashion Week

Fashion and experimental art collide at Re-imagine on September 11 (at 128 East 28th Street). It’s not your typical fashion show—it’s an immersive experience using cutting-edge digital technology that features avant-garde fashion. While there, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in an avant-garde digital runway, enjoy a live runway featuring visionary designers from around the globe, engage with interactive art installations, network with other fashion folks with free wine and more. Tickets are $71.

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3. A Fashion Week shopping tour

Get access to the most under-the-radar designer shops and boutiques with veteran stylist Tavia Sharp. The six-person tour with Sharp, who has dressed stars like Drake and Emma Roberts, will give personalized reccs and styling tips, get you into shops with personalized service, share trends and tips on this fall’s fashions, help you connect with other like-minded fashionisrtas over Prosecco, and lead you on an exploration of the NYC streets during fashion week. Tickets are $169.

4. NYFW Afterparty and New Collection Pop-ups

This exclusive in-person event at 96 Greenwich Street on Tuesday, September 8, will have you mingle and network with designers, celebrities, and fashion enthusiasts. You’ll also get a sneak peek at latest collections from the next “it” brands, including gender-inclusive jewelry brand EVERY WAVE, designer Kay Keyue Wan, Isabel Haidan Fan, Yuki Cheung, crystal boutique NYlovesCrystal and more. You’ll get a free drink with your runway show ticket. VIP Tickets are $27.

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5. “Renacio” Runway Show

Dark glamor and theatrical fashion await at this dramatic runway show at St. Paul’s German Evangelical Lutheran Church Tuesday evening. It all begins with an art gallery at 4:30pm inside the chapel and ramps up to the show at 7:30pm.  Extravagant dress is encouraged! Tickets start at $50.

6. Izzy Du brand event

Izzy Du is coming to New York Tuesday and Wednesday, September 10 and 11, via a non-profit pop-up. All puffers will be sold at 60% off with 100% of proceeds going to small garment factory workers in London, where the company is based. Izzy will match the sales made from puffers and donate it to shelters in NYC. Head over to 108 Madison Street in Chinatown between 11am and 7pm.

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