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| Vogue’s Chioma Nnadi outside the New York menswear shows in July. |
In 2018, the concept of fashion “do’s and don’ts” isn’t particularly relevant. Yes, the ’80s are back this fall—but so are the ’90s and the ’70s. Enormous coats are having a moment, but that doesn’t mean you “can’t” wear a sleek, classic trench if that’s your jam. Not into sparkly slip dresses? Utilitarian jackets and army pants feel just as fresh. Flip through Vogue’s street style photos, and you’ll see girls in couture gowns and stilettos next to ladies in T-shirts and jeans. In other words . . . anything goes! At least, when it comes to what you’re wearing. Tackling New York Fashion Week requires more than the right outfits, though; even those of us who’ve spent years (or decades) covering the shows tend to make a few blunders here and there. So we’re constantly asking colleagues for their tips and tricks: How do you stay cool on the subway in 90-degree heat? What shoes should I get that won’t give me blisters? Where do you go for a quick meal between shows?
There’s clearly an art to getting through the week without losing your cool, so we asked Vogue editors for their ultimate New York Fashion Week do’s and don’ts (and, yes, the latter category tends to be more entertaining). We’ve compiled them into a “survival guide” of sorts, and it’s a must-read before you embark on the first day of shows tomorrow. Read on for clever organizational tips, calming scents to try, a sneaker suggestion, and the foods you should (and shouldn’t!) eat.
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