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It's that time of year again when the fashion world alternates between a week-long champagne buzz and wanting to bang their head against their computers: New York Fashion Week. As we do every season, we've rounded up the best parties on offer and rated your odds of getting in. Keep checking back as we'll be updating our guide every day with new listings.

ALREADY HAPPENED
WHAT: Hot Girls Eating Pizza Party
EXPECT: Downtown art-and-fashion types, Brooklyn creatives and a general potpourri of party kids will pre-game NYFW with lots of Rubirosa pizza and White Girl Rosé (that'd be the Fat Jew's brand) at this party hosted by ØDD. and @h0tgirlseatingpizza celebrating the launch of THISISODD.NYC. Music will come courtesy of DJ Nelleke.
WHERE: The Garret, 296 Bleecker St., 2nd Floor, Manhattan
WHEN: Tuesday, September 8th from 7-10pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 40-60
ALREADY HAPPENED
WHAT: G-Shock Dinner at the Four Seasons
EXPECT: The iconic sport-watch brand and Manhattan's preeminent power lunch spot and temple to mid-century modern exquisiteness might seem like odd bed-fellows but no matter -- a slew of fashion folks and editors will turn up in cocktail attire to toast the brand's new president and enjoy a dinner at one of NYC's most famed restaurants before its rumored closing next year.
WHERE: Four Seasons, 99 E. 52nd St., Manhattan
WHEN: Tuesday, September 8th at 7pm
RSVP: Invite only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 20-80

ALREADY HAPPENED
WHAT: Club Sandwich 
EXPECT: Parisian gay/fashion party 'Club Sandwich' comes to NYC to celebrate their fellow countryman Hugo Matha and his wildly-popular accessories brand.
WHERE: Hotel Hugo, 525 Greenwich St., Manhattan
WHEN: Tuesday, September 8th
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 50-50
ALREADY HAPPENEDWHAT: OTTE x Dash Hudson NYFW Party
EXPECT: New York boutique OTTE teams up with Dash Hudson, the app that lets you shop your favorite looks as seen on Instagram, for a rooftop bash at the Gansevoort Meatpacking.
WHERE: Zerzura at Gansevoort Meatpacking, 18 Ninth Ave., Manhattan
WHEN: Tuesday, September 8th from 6:30-9:30pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 45-55
ALREADY HAPPENEDWHAT: Margherita Missoni x Peroni Debut Their Fall Fashion Collaboration
EXPECT: Dapper Europeans, socials, editors, designers and, supposedly, Wiz Khalifa, will head to the Gramercy in honor of a collaboration between Margherita Missoni and Peroni. Fashion crowd favorite Chelsea Leyland will be behind the decks and, of course, we're sure there'll be plenty of green bottled beer.
WHERE: The Gramercy Park Hotel, 2 Lexington Ave., Manhattan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9th from 7:30pm-10:30pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 35-65
ALREADY HAPPENEDWHAT: 5 Years of BFA
EXPECT: Upstart event photography agency is clearly an upstart -- or merely an event -- photography agency no more: BFA is celebrating five years of being on the scene and documenting the best and brightest New York (and global) culture has to offer. Join them and raise a glass at their anniversary party at Le Bain where DJs Ruckus, Stretch Armstrong, Jus Ske, Mia Moretti and Grey Wattz will be spinning until the wee hours.
WHERE: Le Bain at The Standard, 442 W. 13th St., Manhattan
WHEN: Tuesday, September 8th from 9pm-2am
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 30-70


WHAT: E!'s NYFW and Fashion Police Party
EXPECT: On the heels of a year filled with many ups and downs, E! and Fashion Police are putting that behind them, throwing on their best pair of stilettos and ringing in the start of fashion week.
WHERE: The Standard Hotel Biergarten, 69 Little West 12th St., Manhattan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9th from 7-9pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 55-45
WHAT: The Top of the Standard Kicks Off NYFW 
EXPECT: The Top of the Standard (fka Boom Boom Room) throws a NYFW pre-party with a special performance by Erykah Badu. Let the good times roll.
WHERE: Top of the Standard, 442 W. 13th St., Manhattan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9th at 10pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 25-75
WHAT: Chloé x New Yorkers For Children Cocktail Party
EXPECT: Head to the Chloé boutique in Soho for cocktails and a good cause: the party, which is being hosted by Stefania Allen, Selita Ebanks, Elisabeth Jones-Hennessy, Kate Davidson Hudson, Amy McFarland and Vanessa von Bismarck, will raise funds for New Yorkers For Children.
WHERE: Chloé, 93 Greene St., Manhattan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9th from 7-9pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 40-60
WHAT: Document Journal Hosts a Concept Store Opening For Norisol Ferrari
EXPECT: The designer celebrates the opening of her new concept store with Document Journal and a party featuring music by Honey Dijon.
WHERE: 632 W. 28th St., Bldg 16, Floor 3, Manhattan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9th from 7-10pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 65-35

WHAT: Peking Duk Rose Bar Sessions at Gramercy Park Hotel
EXPECT: Head to the Gramercy Park Hotel to catch Aussie EDM duo Peking Duk during the hotel's Rose Bar sessions.
WHERE: Gramercy Park Hotel, 2 Lexington Ave., Manhattan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9th at 9pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 50-50

WHAT: Candice Lake and Mia Moretti Host STATE Debut
EXPECT: Brand new modeling agency, STATE, which, according to its bio, "seeks to offer a modern alternative to a rapidly evolving industry" as "an agency of authentic and alluring personalities" and an emphasis on promoting their models through social media and digital initiatives, toasts their inaugural season with a party at The Skylark.
WHERE: The Skylark, 200 W. 39th St., Manhattan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9th from 6:30-9:30pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 55-45

WHAT: The Cinema Society and Dior Beauty Host a Screening of Breathe With Director Mélanie Laurent
EXPECT: French actress/director Mélanie Laurent teams up with the Cinema Society and Dior Beauty for a special screening of her new film about two young girls whose intimate friendship takes a twisted turn. The screening will be followed by an afterparty at Ladurée Soho.
WHERE: Tribeca Grand Hotel, 2 Avenue of the Americas, Manhattan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9th at 7:30pm (party from 9:30pm-midnight)
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 35-65

WHAT: Marieclaire St John Celebrates the Launch of Jacket
EXPECT: Fans of the dress shirt designer, who made a name for herself with her line of chic silk shirts that you can customize with embroidery, will head to the Meatpacking District to celebrate the launch of the brand's jackets and a preview of the Spring 2016 collection.
WHERE: Industria Superstudio, 775 Washington St., Manhattan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9th from 7-9pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 50-50

WHAT: Alexander Wang x DoSomething.org Event
EXPECT: After teaming up with Kanye, Kim, Grimes, Kate Moss, The Weeknd and more on a new campaign on behalf of DoSomething, which inspires young people to take action and create social change, Alexander Wang celebrates the partnership with an in-store event. Net proceeds from the sale of co-branded items and Beats by Dre headphones will benefit the organization.
WHERE: Alexander Wang Store, 103 Grand St., Manhattan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9th from 7-9pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 30-70

WHAT: Timo Weiland for HUE Global Design Discovery Program Launch Party
EXPECT: Join Timo Weiland in celebrating a new partnership with footwear/legwear brand HUE as part of their Global Design Discovery program that provides resources to rising young designers around the world.
WHERE: 339 W. 38th St., Manhattan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9th from 7:30-9:30pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 60-40

WHAT: Bookmarc Celebrates Gloss: The Work of Chris Von Wangenheim
EXPECT: It's the party whose dress code launched a thousand tweets. Don your favorite gold lamé turban, break out that glitter and party like it's 1978-by-way-of-1992: the disco-tinged bash celebrating a new book featuring works by the late German fashion photographer (and hosted by Marc Jacobs) heads to the space once belonging to '90s party mecca, the Tunnel, for a raucous, no-holds barred affair. BYOWH -- Bring Your Own White Horse. 
WHERE: The Tunnel
WHEN: Thursday, September 10th from 8pm-midnight
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 15-85

WHAT: Rihanna Hosts a Party at the New York Edition
EXPECT: This is an alert: Bad Gal RiRi herself is throwing down at NYFW. While details are still sparse, know that the Navy will be in full force at a bash that starts at 7 and promises to "go until late." Pour it up.
WHERE: The New York Edition, 5 Madison Ave., Manhattan
WHEN: Thursday, September 10th at 7pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 20-80


WHAT: Creatures of the Wind 'Eclipse' S/S 16 Afterparty
EXPECT: The beloved cult label fêtes their new collection with a party at white-hot East Village joint Elvis Guesthouse featuring a performance by British avant popsters Micachu & the Shapes.
WHERE: Elvis Guesthouse, 85 Avenue A, Manhattan
WHEN: Thursday, September 10th from 10pm-2am
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 65-35

WHAT: Chez André at subMercer
EXPECT: The Andrés (that'd be Balazs and Saraiva) are bringing back their louche party den, Chez André, for a limited time only at subMercer. Expect to find assorted models, DJs, designers, editors and a celeb or two rolling through after-hours when it's time to unwind from the rest of the NYFW madness.
WHERE: subMercer, 99 Prince St., Manhattan
WHEN: Thursday, September 10th-Sunday, September 13th from 10pm-on
RSVP: Invite Only but you can 'leave a message' at 212-965-3815
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 25-75

WHAT: Refinery29 Launches Their 29ROOMS Project
EXPECT: The fashion and lifestyle site turns 10 with a party co-hosted by Drew Barrymore, Alexa Chung and Zoe Kravitz in a massive warehouse venue that'll be transformed into a "choose your own adventure"-style space featuring design, art and culture.
WHERE: 15 Huron St., Brooklyn
WHEN: Thursday, September 10th from 9pm-2am
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 40-60

WHAT: Dior x Details Party
EXPECT: Dior Homme teams up with Details for 'Tailor's Cut,' a cocktail party in which stylish gents will be able to take advantage of an exclusive personalization service offered at the brand's UES boutique (and, for all the non-fashion folk, the service will be available through September 24th).
WHERE: Dior Homme Boutique, 17 E. 57th St., Manhattan
WHEN: Thursday, September 10th from 7-9pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 55-45

WHAT: Heidi Klum and Gabriel Aubry Host a Party Celebrating 30 Years of I*N*C
EXPECT: It'll be chiseled cheekbones galore when models Heidi Klum and Gabriel Aubry host this bash for I*N*C.
WHERE: IAC Building, 555 W. 18th St., Manhattan
WHEN: Thursday, September 10th from 6-8pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 60-40

WHAT: Bottletop x Africa's Out! NYFW Launch
EXPECT: Join African artist Wangechi Mutu, along with models Candice Swanepoel and Lais Ribeiro, among others, to celebrate a collaboration between Mutu and Bottletop, a handbag line made by African artisans using recycled bottletops and Mulberry leather (the brand was started by Mulberry founder Roger Saul and his son, Cameron).
WHERE: Rose Bar at the Gramercy Park Hotel, 2 Lexington Ave., Manhattan
WHEN: Thursday, September 10th from 6-9pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 45-55

WHAT: Grazia Fortuna Ward Fashion Meets Art
EXPECT: Donna Karan and her Urban Zen foundation hosts an opening for Italian artist Grazia Fortuna Ward.
WHERE: Urban Zen, 705 Greenwich St., Manhattan
WHEN: Thursday, September 10th from 6-8pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 70-30
WHAT: WeDú x Nylon Rebel Fashion Party
EXPECT: Angolan designer Coreón Du presents his Spring 2016 WeDú collection followed by a party hosted by NYLON.
WHERE: Up&Down, 244 W. 14th St., Manhattan
WHEN: Thursday, September 10th from 8-11pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 50-50


WHAT: Moncler Art For Love
EXPECT: 32 famed photographers have teamed up with Moncler to "interpret the iconic Moncler Maya jacket" in a new exhibition raising funds for amfAR.
WHERE: New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Fifth Ave. & 42nd St., Manhattan
WHEN: Friday, September 11th from 7-10pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 40-60

WHAT: Blaine Halvorson's Walk, don't Run
EXPECT: Head to NYFW The Shows to celebrate a new installation from LA artist Blaine Halvorson.
WHERE: 451 W. 14th St., Manhattan
WHEN: Friday, September 11th at 7pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 50-50


WHAT: MATTE Presents: A Party With Kitsuné
EXPECT: The roving dance party heads to Capitale (formerly the Bowery Savings Bank) for a bash with their friends at French record label/brand Kitsuné featuring music from Hercules & Love Affair, Tim Sweeney, Empress Of, Kindness and many more.
WHERE: Capitale, 130 Bowery, Manhattan
WHEN: Saturday, September 12th at 10pm
RSVP: HERE
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 100-0 (Just RSVP)

WHAT: Jonathan Simkhai After Party With Popsugar
EXPECT: Head  to the Hotel Hugo rooftop to toast Jonathan Simkhai's Spring 2016 collection with a party featuring music by Mia Moretti.
WHERE: Hotel Hugo, 525 Greenwich St., Manhattan
WHEN: Sunday, September 13th at 8pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 50-50


WHAT: Galore Homecoming
EXPECT: A gaggle of models (and guys and girls who just look like 'em) will head to Up & Down to celebrate Galore's 'Generation Bombshell' issue and their colleciton with Tart. Music comes courtesy of live performances from Pia Mia, Justine Skye, Holychild and Fai and DJ sets by Mia Moretti, Simi/Haze and Yesjulz.
WHERE: Up & Down, 244 W. 14th St., Manhattan
WHEN: Monday, September 14th from 9pm-12:30am
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 45-55

WHAT: Michael Stars Party
EXPECT: Fashion blogger Lisa Dengler of Just Another and non-profit Ms. Foundation join forces with Michael Stars for a cocktail party and shopping event during which 20% of event sales will go to support the foundation's work aiding organizations that support women's reproductive health, affordable child care and more.
WHERE: Michael Stars store, 32 Gansevoort St., Manhattan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 16th from 7-9pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 60-40
 WHAT: Spy Bar 20th Anniversary
EXPECT: The beloved '90s spot returns for one night only for its 20th anniversary hosted by Amy Sacco and her crew over at No. 8.
WHERE: No. 8, 357 W. 16th St., Manhattan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 16th at 10pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 25-75

WHAT: PAPER x Tumblr Present the Third-Annual Tumblr Fashion Honors Awards Celebrating Moschino's Jeremy Scott
EXPECT: Join our cover star, Jeremy Scott, for an intimate party celebrating his Tumblr Fashion Honors award and his Spring 2016 collection. Psst -- we hear he'll be signing copies of his magazine so get yours now!
WHERE: Moschino, 73 Wooster St., Manhattan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 16th from 5-7pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 50-50

WHAT: Fashion Guerilla NYC Spring 2016 Collections Cocktail Reception
EXPECT: Join a slew of Hong Kong designers to toast their new collections.
WHERE: 15 W. 28th St., Manhattan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 16th from 5-7pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 60-40

WHAT: Art Hearts Fashion Week Gala
EXPECT: Head to a fashion gala for a good cause to see designers by Stevie Boi and DiVamp Couture and music from Petite Meller and Serayah of Empire.
WHERE: Liberty Theater, 233 W. 41st St., Manhattan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 16th at 10pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 65-35

WHAT: Susanne Bartsch & Dreamhouse Present Kunst
EXPECT: Tired of all the black ensembles, waifish models and air kisses? Turn up your NYFW and do a little something different, courtesy of Susanne Bartsch and a special-edition of her roving party Kunst. The bash will do double-duty as an after-party for a new exhibit on her life at FIT, "The World of Susanne Bartsch," and her '21st birthday.' The Underground Fashion Destination, Greater Fort Lauderdale gets top hosting billing but a who's who of the club kid circuit old and new are on the committee -- names like Amanda Lepore, Gage ofthe Boone, Scooter LaForge, Trey La'Trash, OneHalf Nelson, Domonique Echeverria and more. Special guest hosts include Zaldy and Desi Santiago and music will be provided by Exquisite, Juliana Huxtable and Carry Nation, among others.
WHERE: Gramercy Theater, 127 E. 23rd St., Manhattan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 16th from 5-7pm
RSVP: Complimentary Admission
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 100-0 (Just show up and wait in line)

WHAT: Belstaff and David Beckham Outlaws Party
EXPECT: David Beckham, along with Katherine Waterston, Cathy Moriarty and Harvey Keitel, star in Outlaws, a movie presented by Belstaff Films centered on "the epic adventure of a motorcycle stuntman turned Outlaw." Who cares if it sounds a little Drive-esque -- let's hope there's some underwear shots of Beckham.
WHERE: 102 Norfolk St., Manhattan
WHEN: Thursday, September 17th from 7-10pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 40-60