PAPER's New York Fashion Week Party Guide

It's New York Fashion Week once again kids, so remember to gently wipe your Adidas shower sandals clean and assemble your own high fashion takes on schlubby sportswear. For the next ten days, we'll be keeping track of the best parties happening around New York City and, although though most of them are invite-only, we'll use our scientific-ish methods to calculate your odds of getting in. Read below and apologize to your livers in advance.

ALREADY HAPPENED

WHAT: Surface to Air x Theophilus London
EXPECT: In anticipation of their new collaboration with Theophilus London, Parisian sportswear staple Surface to Air will be hosting a party with music by Brendan Fallis and an intimate performance by Travis $cott.
WHERE: Surface to Air, 27 Mercer Street
WHEN: Wednesday, September 4; 8pm
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 3/10


ALREADY HAPPENED

WHAT: Party.Drank.Fashion.Drank.
EXPECT: With performances by Kendrick Lamar and #Benn #Trill, this party is sure to be a doozy. We'd advise to get there early, park yourself at the bar and prepare to elbow a fair share of fans on a mission to get to the front.
WHERE: The Loading Dock at Milk Studios, 449 W. 14th St.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 4; 9pm
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 2/10


ALREADY HAPPENED

WHAT: The Zady Launch Party
EXPECT: Zady, a new, ethically-minded e-commerce site, is celebrating its launch with a party that will be full of do-gooder designers like Farah Malik and A Peace Treaty co-founder Schoscha Wasserman-Woolridge.
WHERE: 168 Bowery
WHEN: Wednesday, September 4; 8-10pm
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 6/10


ALREADY HAPPENED

WHAT: Galore's Fashion Week Slumber Party
EXPECT: Fashion party guys Prince Chenoa and Jacob Dekat are back with another party for their newish mag and pop-up shop, Galore. Prepare to maybe hit some model and designer types with pillows while enjoying music by Chelsea Leyland and Hannah Bronfman.
WHERE: 76 Wooster St.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 4; 10pm-1am
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 7/10


ALREADY HAPPENED

WHAT: The Wren x Leith Clark Pop-Up Shop Opening
EXPECT: To celebrate print-centric label Wren's new collaboration with Lula Magazine's Leith Clark, Tennessee Thomas and Clark are hosting an event where guests can sip champagne and put in personal orders before the rush.
WHERE: The Deep End Club, 156 1st Avenue
WHEN: Thursday, September 5; 6-8pm
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 6/10


ALREADY HAPPENED

WHAT: The Hot 10: America's Best New Restaurants
EXPECT: For those who are as interested in food as they are in fashion, we highly recommend Bon Appétit and Warby Parker's party to celebrate the 10 best American restaurants of 2013. There's sure to be great food and great frames.
WHERE: 214 Lafayette St
WHEN: Thursday, September 5; 7-10pm
RVSP: Invite Only, RSVP Closed.
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 3/10


ALREADY HAPPENED

WHAT: The 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Stylescape
EXPECT: You'll be able to view Target's artsy homage to American style while shopping the 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target collaboration. Be sure to check out all the looks -- you'll want to come prepared.
WHERE: Spring Studio, 50 Varick St.
WHEN: Thursday, September 5; 7-10pm
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 4/10


ALREADY HAPPENED

WHAT: The Boom Boom Room's Fifth Anniversary
EXPECT: To celebrate its fifth year -- and bazillionth party -- folks will be gathering in the Boom Boom Room to drink, be merry, and look fierce in their gold, black and "sparkle" outfits.
WHERE: The Boom Boom Room, 442 West 13th Street
WHEN: Thursday, September 5; 10pm-late
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 2/10


WHAT: The Launch of the Zero Zero Project
EXPECT: Start out by attending the opening of "Zero Zero Volume 02 Them/Her", the multi-sensory exhibition by Nicola Formichetti, Kaimin and Miles Aldridge which combines visual art with architectural landsapes, music (including a DJ set by Nicola himself) and video. Then head over to Le Baron and party all night.
WHERE: 402 West 13th St.; Le Baron, 32 Mulberry St.
WHEN: Friday, September 6; 8-11pm,11pm-2am
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 4/10


WHAT: The Rebecca Minkoff After Party
EXPECT: Celebrate Rebecca Minkoff's new collection with drinks at the Thompson and tunes by Ranji Jacques and PAPER fave Mia Moretti. 
WHERE: Jimmy at the James Hotel, 15 Thompson St.
WHEN: Friday, September 6; 9-11:30pm
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 6/10

WHAT: Tess Giberson After Party
EXPECT: Tess Giberson has lined up a bunch of top-notch acts to celebrate her new collection, including DJs Andrew Kuo, Caroline Polachek, Curses and Twin Shadow.
WHERE: Le Bain at The Standard, High Line
WHEN: Friday, September 6; 9pm
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 5/10


WHAT: Charlotte Ronson After Party
EXPECT: Charlotte Ronson is throwing her after party at Marquee, where the drinks and the celebrities are sure to be flowing. The Misshapes will DJ and there will also be a performance by Ariana and the Rose.
WHERE: Marquee, 289 10th Avenue
WHEN: Saturday, September 7; 10pm-12am
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 6/10


WHAT: The V Magazine and Steven Gan Party with Lady Gaga
EXPECT: This one is going to be a doozy -- perennially hip V mag is hosting a party with a performance by Lady Gaga and god knows who else. We're sure drinks will be flowing and the gays will be in full regalia.
WHERE: Location unknown
WHEN: Saturday, September 7; 10pm-2am
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 2/10


WHAT: The Prabal Gurung After Party
EXPECT: After watching the Prabal show, guests are invited to join in on the fun at Bar Naná, where Frankie Sharpe will be DJing and Ciara -- PAPER's current cover star -- will be performing.
WHERE: Bar Naná, 63 Gansevoort
WHEN: Saturday, September 7; 10pm-3am
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 2/10

WHAT: The Alexander Wang After Party
EXPECT: Alexander Wang is known for throwing absolute ragers, so you'll want to throw on your best tee and prepare for masses of Wang-clad partiers.
WHERE: TBD
WHEN: Saturday, September 7; 10pm-late
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 4/10


WHAT: Hula Hoopin' Rock-a-Bop
EXPECT: Tennessee Thomas and PAPER's own Albie Alexander are resurrecting rockabilly this fashion week with a night of music, drinks and (maybe, probably not) some actual hula hooping.
WHERE: The Leadbelly, 14 Orchard St.
WHEN: Saturday, September 7; 10pm-late
RVSP: Open to the Public
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 7/10


WHAT: The Public School After Party
EXPECT: New York-based It brand (and one of PAPER's personal favorites) Public School is celebrating their S/S '14 collection with a handful of great artists like Twin Shadow and DJs May Kwok and Chelsea Leyland.
WHERE: Bar Naná, 63 Gansevoort Street
WHEN: 9pm
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 5/10


WHAT: DKNY's 25th Anniversary
EXPECT: DKNY is celebrating its 25th birthday in style. Guest DJs will spin, drinks will be served and Jay Z protegee Rita Ora will perform.
WHERE: 23 Wall Street
WHEN: Monday, September 9; 8pm-late
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 4/10

WHAT: The Twelv Magazine Fashion Week Party
EXPECT: Fashion and culture mag Twelv will be hosting another one of its fêtes at the Grey Lady. Ariana and the Rose will perform, Keiichiro will DJ and there's an open bar for the first hour and a half.
WHERE: The Grey Lady, 77 Delancey Street
WHEN: Monday, September 9, 2013; 9pm-1am
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 8/10
 

WHAT: Timo Weiland After Party
EXPECT: Timo Weiland will celebrate his new collection with a party hosted by Susanne Bartsch.
WHERE: Le Bain at The Standard, High Line 
WHEN: Tuesday, September 10; 9pm
RVSP: Invite Only

ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 5/10


WHAT: Lou Live
EXPECT: In honor of Barneys' new fall campaign -- starring Lou Doillon and shot by Inez and Vinoodh -- fashionistas will take to the Jane Hotel to watch Lou perform live. 
WHERE: The Jane Hotel, 113 Jane Street
WHEN: Tuesday, September 10; 9pm
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 6/10


WHAT: Daniel Ashram and Pharrell's Collaboration Launch
EXPECT: Miami artist Daniel Ashram and Pharrell are hosting a party at the Standard's quieter -- but no less hard-partying -- cousin, the Standard, East Village to unveil their new (and as yet unknown) collaboration.
WHERE: The Standard, East Village
WHEN: Wednesday, September 11; 6-9 pm
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 2/10


WHAT: Jeremy Scott After Party
EXPECT: Everyone's favorite cuckoo crazy designer is enlisting the Misshapes, DJ Mazurbate and A$AP Rocky to get you to cut a rug on the dancefloor (and maybe to make 58th street seem cool, who knows?).
WHERE: Good Units at Hudson, 356 West 58th Street
WHEN: Wednesday, September 11; 10pm-3am
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 6/10


WHAT: shhh!!! (A Fashion Week Affair)
EXPECT: Susanne Bartsch is hosting the afterparty for cuckoo crazy designers The Blonds at the McKittrick Hotel. Expect crazy lewks, no real-life shushing at all, and a whole lot of dancing.
WHERE: The McKittrick Hotel, 14 Orchard St.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 11; 11pm-late
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 5/10


WHAT: The Cut's End of Fashion Week Party
EXPECT: Celebrate the end of NYFW by treating your hungover and in-need-of-a-vacation self to one last party. Things you'll find there include a slew of New York magazine editors, music by Questlove and (in our dreams) maybe possibly a chance to speak to Robin Givhan. 
WHERE: Grammercy Terrace, 2 Lexington Ave
WHEN: Wednesday, September 11; 9-11pm
RVSP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 7/10


Party photos courtesy of Billy Farrell Agency.