FASHION WEEK 2025
Marco De Vincenzo's Spring/Summer 2025 grand finale
for Etro, a highlight of Milan Fashion Week.
New York
Emilia Petrarca is a freelance fashion
journalist who writes the Shop Rat newsletter
on Substack.
When: February 6–11, 2025
September 11–16, 2025
Where to stay: "Nine Orchard is the place to
stay. You can stumble into bed from the
rooftop, where brands tend to host events."
Invite to crave: Lucali pizzeria in Brooklyn,
where you can't even make a reservation as
a civilian.
Rookie mistake: "Every year, I tell myself the
same thing, which is: Do less. You're not
going to make it to that show in Bushwick at
9 p.m., either. Just don't even RSVP."
Need-to-know nugget: "Take the subway.
You'll inevitably end up stuck with an editor
or a writer you want to work with for at least
30 minutes."
Insider insight: Forgo those heels, however
chic. "You're going to be doing a lot of
sprinting down the sidewalk. Taking a cab is
never easier, either."
Planning a first-time trip to the shows
but want to pass for a seasoned
habitué? We tapped four veteran
insiders at the world's most
important fashion weeks to share
the scoop on what any newbie
needs to know upfront, including the
best places to stay.
BY MARK ELLWOOD
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Nine Orchard, Lower East Side
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