Fashion Week Must-Haves from Industry Insiders
Five insiders dish on the street style-ready purchases they'll be making —just in time for the four-city whirlwind.
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Whether you're a model, designer, or editor, Fashion Week is when you'll pull out the best your closet has to offer. Here, five stylish insiders share the pieces they'll be investing in for the month-long, four-city Fashion Week whirlwind.
Kendall Jenner, supermodel
Kendall Jenner is beloved for her polished take on off-duty style, and you're just as likely to spot her in a sleek jumpsuit as jeans and a t-shirt.
Go-to look: Jeans, booties, and a comfortable t-shirt.
Her style in two words: " Comfortably tailored."
"For model castings, I keep it comfortable but pulled together. Jeans, a tee, a statement piece, and a great pair of comfortable shoes."
Vetements jacket, $4,950, nordstrom.com; T by Alexander Wang t-shirt, $125, nordstrom.com; Saint Laurent jeans, $690, nordstrom.com; Miu Miu sneakers, $535, nordstrom.com
"I like to pre-plan as many looks as possible, and I love being able to use the same pieces within different looks to minimize how much l pack while making sure I always have a new piece to incorporate."
Public School sweater dress, $375, nordstrom.com
"Knit dressing and thigh-high boots are feeling so fresh right now."
Prada boots, $1,450, nordstrom.com
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"I always pack the staples: tee, jeans, booties, and sunnies!"
Kendall & Kylie booties, $198.95, nordstrom.com
"I love to keep my style simple and clean and then add on essential pieces seasonally."
Givenchy sunglasses, $545, nordstrom.com
Kate Foley, fashion consultant
Kate Foley's ability to mix bold prints, bright colors, and statement accessories have made her a fixture on street style blogs. For Foley, however, the best part about Fashion Week is spending part of it away from the runway. "I love to go to the pub with friends one night during London Fashion Week," she says. "Any old-y English pub will do."
Go-to piece: "I don't really have any one basic that I always go back to, as I am always wearing totally different pieces. But sometimes I get stuck on only wanting to wear one or two pairs of shoes with everything."
Beauty essential: "NARS Matte Lip pencils in various shades of red—to brighten up my tired face when I'm exhausted!"
"I've been collecting Mark Cross bags over the last few years, and this new blue Grace box bag is the perfect addition to my collection."
Mark Cross box bag, $1,995, nordstrom.com
"I'm in love with the print and shape of this blouse—it feels like a beautiful vintage piece."
Saint Laurent blouse, $1,850, nordstrom.com; Prada slides, $620, nordstrom.com
"I'm absolutely obsessed with Daniela Villegas jewelry. I have a couple of pieces that are incredibly beautiful and special to me, and I'd love to add this to my collection!"
Daniela Villegas ring, $1,875, nordstrom.com
"I never wear boots, but there's something elegant and weirdly effortless about these that I think could convert me. Maybe it's just because I love a metallic shoe!"
Balenciaga booties, $755, nordstrom.com
"Erno Laszlo R.E.M day lotion is the lightest moisturizer I've found, and it has SPF."
Erno Laszlo lotion, $95, nordstrom.com
Tomoko Ogura, Vince brand director
You can always spot an industry insider by their no-fuss style, and Tomoko Ogura oozes elegant functionalism. "I'm very practical, so comfort and ease are what I value," she says. "Less is more when it comes to running around the city. I've identified my bare essentials over time and know that's all I need."
Go-to piece: "My number-one basic all year round is denim; it's forever seasonless, timeless, and versatile."
Fashion Week pit-stop: "Le Sot L'y Laisse in Paris. It's a delicious and thoughtful French-inspired restaurant run by a lovely Japanese couple. It's the meal I look forward to every trip to Paris."
"I love this upgrade to a basic long-sleeve tee. It's made with an ultra-fine, ribbed cashmere that's incredibly soft and light. The persimmon color is a nice pop in the midst of all the camel and rusty hues from fall."
Vince cashmere top, $245, nordstrom.com; Vince wide leg trousers, $375, nordstrom.com
"I'm hooked on this lipstick because of its hydrating quality and how it brings out the natural color of your lips."
Lipstick Queen lipstick, $25, nordstrom.com
"The platform sneaker is an ideal style for all of fall's wide-leg trousers to puddle over. Plus, the double-thick platform is hollow, so they're super lightweight and comfortable."
Vince slip-on sneakers, $225, nordstrom.com
"Travel-size perfumes are perfect for my smaller bags. A spray here and there throughout the day keeps me feeling refreshed."
Le Labo fragrance set, $145, nordstrom.com
"This is my daily moisturizer. I don't wear much makeup, so I depend on this for a natural glow."
Crème de la Mer moisturizing cream, $170, nordstrom.com
Tylynn Nguyen, designer & model
Tylynn Nguyen is known for her eponymous label's luxurious lingerie, which easily transitions into daywear. "I try to vintage shop and look at a ton of abstract art to get inspired," she says. "Reading helps me use my imagination and push my ideas of what I want to make and what I want to wear."
Go-to-piece: "A slip dress! They're so versatile. They are perfect under power jackets worn with sneakers or booties or mules, over a t-shirt, or even worn to bed."
Fashion Week Pit-Stop: "I love Café Cluny in New York and always have to stop there for a little lunchtime inspiration."
"My staple for life! This piece can be worn so many different ways and for so many different occasions."
Tylynn Nguyen dress, $330, basicsdept.com
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