New York Fashion Week—also known for those in the industry as a month filled with “no sleep, bus, club, ‘nother club, ‘nother club”—is about to be in full swing. The fall 2023 season kicks into high gear from February 10th to the 15th with parties, presentations, dinners, performances, and of course, runway shows happening all over the city. Funnily enough, the first event of NYFW took place weeks before designers were taking their bows: Paco Rabanne toasted its new fragrance, FAME, with a party attended by Elle Fanning and a whole host of influencers. Here, find a roundup of all the best soirées happening in the fashion world this month—which we will be attending into the wee hours of the morning.
The first Saturday in February belonged to the The Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala. Founder Aurora James, shown here, held the second annual event at The New York Public Library to celebrate the organization’s efforts toward closing the racial wealth gap in our economy and uplifting Black business owners. Gala attendees included industry leaders, pledge takers, and innovators across fashion, design, beauty, retail and entertainment.
Models Ashley Graham and Karlie Kloss stopped by in complimentary hues of green.
Model Veronica Webb had the honor of presenting the Pioneer Award to the legendary model and advocate Bethann Hardison for her trailblazing career and activism in the fashion industry.
Sophia Roe served as the culinary creative director and a host committee member for the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala and curated a delicious menu for the evening—featuring crab cakes, short rib, and apple crumble.
Although we’re still a couple weeks out from the official NYFW calendar, Paco Rabanne kicked things off with a celebration of its new fragrance, FAME, at Lotte New York Palace on January 26. Elle Fanning, pictured here with Lameka Fox, stepped out into the chilly night with her signature sleek blonde hair and a green turtleneck Paco Rabanne gown, gathered at the waist with a sparkling clasp detail (Fox’s look was by the designer as well).
Guests including the singer Isabella Peschardt, shown here in a sequined mini dress by Paco Rabanne, sipped Champagne, took photos, and mingled in the beautifully designed space filled with the scent of the new fragrance—which bears notes of jasmine, mango, and incense.
Japanese-American model Mona Matsuoka was on double duty, handling the decks in a mirrored two-piece Paco Rabanne look as guests danced the night away.
Source: W Magazine