Our Guide to the Best New York Fashion Week Parties

Vortex shmortex. Don't let the weather get in the way when there's party-hopping to be had. We've rounded up the best bashes going down this fashion week season and, as always, we've calculated your odds of getting in. At least screwdrivers have Vitamin C, right?

WHAT: VFILES After Party Hosted by Cam'Ron
EXPECT:  Cool kids wearing Hood By Air and Telfar jamming to tracks spun by Paper Beautiful Person DJ Mess Kid, Thando and DJ DH. OH. And did we mention the whole shebang is being hosted by frickin' Cam'Ron? Fingers crossed he'll perform on the stripper stage.
WHERE: Westway, 75 Clarkson St., New York
WHEN: Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 10pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 30/70

WHAT: Launch of Nipponista
EXPECT:  Head to the launch of this Soho pop-up shop featuring Japanese fashion, lifestyle, art and design pieces curated by iconic Japanese department store, Isetan. While you sip a cocktail (or three), you'll be able to scope designs by Yohji Yamamoto and N. Hoolywood and maybe spot a celebrity or two.
WHERE: 47 Greene St, New York
WHEN: Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 6pm-8:30pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 50/50

WHAT: Peter Pilotto for Target Shopping Event
EXPECT: Ever wanted to see tons of well-groomed fashion plates in a retail frenzy that rivals holiday shoppers at the Kenosha Walmart on Black Friday? Well this is as close as you'll get. But! There will also be classy drinks and music when you want to take a break from fighting with a junior editor over the last size small digital print sweatshirt.
WHERE: Gotham Hall, 1356 Broadway, New York
WHEN: Thursday, February 6, 7pm-9pm
RSVP: Invite
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 40/60

WHAT: Todd Snyder after party hosted by Zachary Quinto
EXPECT: The menswear designer celebrates his fall/winter collection with a party at Bar Naná featuring a liver performance by NYC-based indie poppers Avan Lava.
WHERE: Bar Naná, 63 Gansevoort St, New York
WHEN: Thursday, February 6, 10pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 60/40

WHAT: Ardency Inn Americana Collection Event
EXPECT: Electric Room's Nur Khan joins forces with photographer Mick Rock and event maven Liz Vap to celebrate new makeup brand Ardency Inn's Americana-themed collection. Rocker/songwriter/model and all-around cool chick Seasick Mama performs and Brooklyn Dawn and DJ Cash will be behind the decks. 
WHERE: Electric Room, 355 W 16th St, New York
WHEN: Thursday, February 6, 9pm-midnight
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 30/70

WHAT: Pat Cleveland and Alva Chinn at the Disco Party Sundayz
EXPECT:  Supermodels Pat Cleveland and Alva Chinn -- dubbed the "Halstonettes by André Leon Talley for their devotion to the legendary '70s-era designer -- get fêted at the kick-off of Bedlam's brand new disco party, also featuring OG downtown diva Sophia Lamar.
WHERE: Bedlam, 40 Avenue C, New York
WHEN: Friday, February 7, 8pm
RSVP: Dress to Impress to get in at the door
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 70/30

WHAT: Hardware LDN After Party
EXPECT: London streetwear brand Hardware LDN toasts their fall/winter collection with a party that's going to be chock-full of pretty models in snapbacks and racing shirts. Keep your eye out for Cara Delevingne who may make an appearance. 
WHERE: Electric Room, 355 W 16th St, New York
WHEN: Friday, February 7, 10:30pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 40/60

WHAT: Maripol Exhibit After Party
EXPECT: Super buzzy -- and brand new -- club Up and Down hosts an after-party for a new book by iconic '70s-era polaroid photographer, Maripol. Expect to find a great hodgepodge of old school New York creatives and up-and-coming scene kids.
WHERE: Up&Down, 244 W. 14th St., New York
WHEN: Friday, February 7
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 50/50


WHAT: Prabal Gurung After Party
EXPECT: Models, socials, and editors will flock to the designer's after party which features performances by rapper Stalley and buzzy, Brooklyn-based electro-soul duo denitia and sene.
WHERE: Up&Down, 244 W. 14th St., New York
WHEN: Friday, February 7
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 10/90

WHAT: Tea at the Top With House of Waris Tea
EXPECT: Think: "afternoon" tea for people who prefer Thakoon over tweed.   
WHERE: Top of the Standard, 848 Washington St, New York
WHEN: Sunday, February 9th, 6pm-8pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 20/80

WHAT: Launch Party In Honor of the Daniel Arsham x Stampd Limited-Edition Collection
EXPECT: Artist Daniel Arsham and founder of L.A.-based streetwear line, Stampd, Chris Stamp, host this cocktail party in honor of their new collab. 
WHERE: Milk Studios, 2nd Floor, 450 W. 15th St., New York
WHEN: Sunday, February 9, 8pm-9:30pm
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 40/60

WHAT: Galore Magazine's Rock n Roll / Ratchet Fashion Week Ball 
EXPECT: This party's line-up is a doozy: Azealia Banks, Brooke Candy, the ATL Twins, Nervo, Lil Debbie + more are expected to turn up and there's even a "fashion week vogue off." So brush off those duck walk skills now.
WHERE: Up&Down, 244 W. 14th St., New York
WHEN: Monday, February 10, 2014, 10pm-1am
RSVP: Invite Only
ODDS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK IN: 50/50