See Inside New York Fashion Week's Hottest Parties & Pop-Ups
Go behind the velvet rope for a look at NYFW's most exclusive events.
The New York Fashion Week calendar is not just about the runway shows and presentations. Sure, the latest collections and celebrity street style looks are what usually dominate our news feeds. But in reality, the schedule is also filled with high-profile fêtes reserved for insiders only. If you’re experiencing a bit of FOMO right now, don't fret. We’ve rounded up all the must-see parties and pop-ups so you can get a glimpse of some of this season’s most exclusive occasions—some as glamorous as the shows themselves.
New York Fashion Week Parties
Wiederhoeft After Party
What: Wiederhoeft celebrated its Fall/Winter 2024 collection with a pre-Valentine's Day-themed after-party at The Standard, East Village. Guests gathered together in No Bar and enjoyed custom Hendricks cocktails along with a three-tier cake adorned with a working water fountain made by Hanna Snead. DJ Clone provided the music for the night as Wiederhoeft's guests danced the night away under a disco ball.
Where: The Standard, East Village
When: February 13
Sergio Hudson's After Party
What: Just after unveiling his latest collection, designer Sergio Hudson hosted an after-show party at The Times Square Edition. He was joined by friends, family, and notable guests like actress Auli'i Cravalho, who enjoyed cocktails and dancing to tunes by DJ Bmajor.
Where: 701 West at The Times Square Edition
When: February 12
LaQuan Smith Fall/Winter 2024 Celebration
What: LaQuan Smith's Fall/Winter 2024 show after-party brought guests to one of NYC's most iconic clubs, The Box. After cocktails courtesy of Louis XIII and frozen goodies from Häagen-Dazs, attendees were treated to goodie bags filled with beauty products from Huda Beauty, Wishful, and Kayali.
Where: The Box, 189 Chrystie Street
When: February 12
Mejuri x Ganni Cocktail Party
What: Fêting the limited-edition collaboration between Ganni and fine jewelry brand Mejuri, Maude Apatow hosted a high-energy cocktail party at the Holiday Bar, a classic West Village institution. Guests like Iris Apatow, Ava Phillipe, Auli'i Cravalho, and Tommy Dorfman mingled, sipping specialty cocktails and posing for Polaroid pictures, all while sporting stylish new pieces from the Mejuri and Ganni collections and enjoying lively, dynamic music, courtesy of DJ Lumia Nocito.
Where: Holiday Bar, West Village
When: February 11
Ludovic de Saint Sernin's After Party
What: After making his NYFW debut, Ludovic de Saint Sernin hosted a star-studded after party in honor of his Fall/Winter 2024 collection at The Standard, High Line. Guests, including Patrick Ta, Bretman Rock, Honey Balenciaga, and Prabal Gurung, sipped cocktails and danced the night away amid the views of the city’s skyline. And rightfully so–it was the French fashion designer’s first show outside Paris, after all.
Where: BOOM at The Standard, High Line
When: February 11
Monse x Johnnie Walker
What: Following their Fall/Winter 2024 show, Monse founders Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia hosted an intimate gathering at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. Sponsored by Diageo, guests—including Nicky Hilton, Ashley Biden, Ezra J. William, Phillip Lim, and Prabal Gurung—indulged in some signature Johnnie Walker Blended Whisky cocktails.
Where: The Bazaar by José Andrés at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad
When: February 10
Collina Strada x Julie Dinner
What: Co-sponsored by morning-after pill brand Jullie, Collina Strada hosted a dinner celebrating the debut of its Fall/Winter 2024 collection at New York Fashion Week. Guests like Hillary Taymour, Gabrielle Richardson, and Veronika Vilim enjoyed dinner over Julie-branded Magic 8 balls and co-branded Julie x Collina Strada thongs.
Where: The Clocktower at The New York Edition
When: February 9
Edie Parker x Sweetgreen Celebration
What: In honor of NYFW and the brand’s NYC THC launch, Flower by Edie Parker hosted a stylish soirée in collaboration with Sweetgreen. Hosted at Wiggle Room in the East Village, the event transformed the venue into a “Devil’s Lettuce” flower hour, featuring Flower by Edie Parker’s signature products and a curated menu inspired by fresh produce. Guests gathered to toast the brand’s partnership with Veterans Holdings, indulging in DJ beats, tray-passed bites, and naturally colored refreshments.
Where: Wiggle Room, East Village
When: February 9
Hourglass Lip Launch Party
What: Celebrating its new lip collection, Hourglass hosted an exclusive speakeasy experience at The Mulberry. Guests—including Emily Ratajkowski, Lori Harvey, Kelly Rutherford, and Helena Christensen—indulged in cocktails and experienced a bespoke exploration of lip products, including the TikTok-viral Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm, now in a new nude shade, “Shape.”
Where: The Mulberry Soho
When: February 8
YSL Beauty’s The Candy Shoppe Pop-Up Celebration
What: YSL Beauty hosted an exclusive celebration featuring guests including Lila Moss, Brooklyn Beckham, Nicola Peltz Beckham, Ariana Greenblatt, Bretman Rock, Olivia Jade, and Jasmine Tookes. The event spotlighted the brand’s viral lip product, Candy Glaze, and featured product displays, glam touch-ups, claw machines, and photo booths to celebrate its one-day-only Soho pop-up, The Candy Shoppe.
Where: 216 Lafayette Street
When: February 8
Hennessy x Phillip Lim Lunar New Year Celebration
What: Leave it up to Maison Hennessy and fashion designer Phillip Lim to host one of the glitziest Lunar New Year parties to start NYFW strong. Entitled “Enter The Dragon,” the celebration featured Hennessy’s 2024 Limited Edition Lunar New Year decanters, a sumptuous feast, and vibrant lion dances, each inspired by the dragon’s transformative energy. But the fun didn’t stop there; the event was followed by a grandeur after-party with DJ Noodles and Soo Joo Park, as well as fire silk fan dancers and aerialist performances.
Where: Paradise Club at The Times Square Edition
When: February 8
Chanel Watches & Fine Jewelry Fifth Avenue Flagship Opening Celebration
What: In celebration of its Watches & Fine Jewelry Flagship opening, Chanel hosted a star-studded cocktail event, welcoming actors, industry leaders, and creatives to explore the opulent two-story space designed by Peter Marino. Guests—including Sadie Sink, Phoebe Tonkin, America Ferrera, Katie Holmes, and Kerry Washington, to name a few—were treated to an exclusive cocktail reception, offering a first look at the boutique’s High Jewelry collections before transitioning to an intimate dinner. The evening culminated in a performance by Grammy-nominated artist Gracie Abrams.
Where: Chanel Watches & Fine Jewelry Fifth Avenue Flagship
When: February 7
Bulgari x Save the Children’s Partnership Anniversary Celebration
What: Bulgari commemorated its 15-year partnership with Save the Children with an exclusive cocktail gathering at Casa Cipriani New York, graciously hosted by Veronica Bulgari. The event marked the unveiling of a new pendant necklace as part of the custom-made Save the Children jewelry collection, with proceeds continuing to support children in need worldwide. Anchored by the new #WithMeWithYou campaign, the initiative features renowned figures like Anne Hathaway, Eva Herzigova, Jon Kortajarena, Law Roach, and Beatrice Venezi.
Where: Casa Cipriani
When: February 7
New York Fashion Week Pop-Ups
JW Anderson x Nordstrom
What: Just before NYFW kicked off, Nordstrom’s NYC Flagship introduced an exclusive JW Anderson pop-up showcasing the UK-based designer’s latest collection. Featuring women’s ready-to-wear, shoes, and accessories, including exclusive Nordstrom items, the pop-up draws inspiration from the label’s Cruise 2024 collection and highlights the iconic JW Anderson Giant Cornishware Teapot.
Where: Nordstrom New York City Flagship
When: February 2 - March 11
Exclusive Facial Experience with The Beauty Sandwich
What: In the spirit of New York Fashion Week, The Beauty Sandwich founder Iván Pol hosted an exclusive facial experience for their VIP clients at The Spa at The New York Edition, a luxury hotel in the heart of Flatiron District. Here, guests indulged in restorative facial services, unveiling a rejuvenated glow just in time for the back-to-back busy runways of the season.
Where: The Spa at The New York Edition
When: February 8 - 16
New York Fashion Week Events
Tod's Flagship Celebration
What: Celebrating the opening of its Madison Avenue Flagship, Tod’s Group President Diego Della Valle and Vice President Andre Della Valle hosted an exclusive cocktail reception and dinner during New York Fashion Week. Guests, including Elizabeth Hurley, Kelly Rutherford, and Uma Thurman, got a first look at the brand’s latest spring and ready-to-wear collections. They then headed to an intimate dinner at the renowned Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges at The Mark Hotel.
Where Tod’s Madison Avenue Flagship Boutique & The Mark Restaurant
When: February 13
CFDA x Genesis House AAPI Design & Innovation Grant Winner Announcement
What: Genesis House and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) have announced Grace Ling as the inaugural winner of the CFDA | Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant. Ling, alongside fellow designers Andrew Kwon and Private Policy, presented their collections to a prestigious judging panel at Genesis House on February 7, with Ling ultimately receiving an additional $60,000 grant for her collection inspired by Asian heritage and modernity. The grant aims to support the next generation of AAPI fashion designers.
Where: Genesis House
When: February 7
Vestiaire Collective Charity Closet Pop-Up
What: Vestiaire Collective kicked off NYFW with a charity closet sale, hosted by co-founder Fanny Moizant, North America CEO Samina Virk, Jessica Chastain, and her longtime stylist Elizabeth Stewart. Items from the sale included a white Carolina Herrera dress worn by Chastain to the premiere of The Good Nurse, as well as a variety of other red carpet and street-style looks from Gucci, Roksanda, Stella McCartney, Dries Van Noten, Mach & Mach, and Off-White.
Where: The Nines, NoHo
When: February 6