Saks Fifth Avenue kicked off New York Fashion Week with a celebratory soiree at Le Chalet at L’Avenue at Saks, hosted by Roopal Patel, senior vice president, fashion director at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.
The evening attracted such guests as Wes Gordon, Thom Browne, Laura Kim, Fernando Garcia, Chanel Iman, Prabal Gurung, Henry Zankov, Elsa Hosk, Jane Siskin, Ronny Kobo, Taylor Hill, Jennifer Fisher, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Stacey Bendet, and Olivia Palermo.
In a night that was packed with parties, Saks went all-out with a leopard-print pool table and a retro photo booth, and dancers who were positioned throughout the party styled in looks inspired by the trends featured in Saks’ fall campaign. The night culminated with a high-energy performance by Disco Lines as guests enjoyed bespoke cocktails and French dip sandwiches from Salt Hank.
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“There’s an energy only New York Fashion Week brings and tonight truly captured that spirit,” said Patel. “I’m so excited Saks Fifth Avenue kicked off the week with such an incredible collective of creatives, industry insiders and friends. The magic of this week comes alive when we bring our community together and these gatherings are always my favorite — the room is electric with passion and inspiration,” said Patel.
As designers prepare for their upcoming fashion shows this week, the party provided a bit of a respite from all the chaos in getting ready.
“My show is Saturday, and I’m excited. It’s hard to go out this week. I prefer to go out after,” said Bendet, who made quick stops at both the Saks and CFDA parties that night. “I’ve been in my office 24/7,” said the designer, who will present Alice + Olivia on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Zankov said he prepares for his show by drinking “lots of coffee.” He said he feels pretty much prepared. “We’re pretty planned out,” he admitted, for his show on Monday at noon.
Thom Browne didn’t feel as stressed since he will show in Paris next month. He said that the mood for NYFW is so energizing, and people are really seeing the creativity that exists in New York.
Cinq à Sept’s Siskin said her fashion week plan is to “get as much sleep as I can and drink as much water as I can and exercise as much as I can. This is my life,” she said.
Herrera’s Wes Gordon has bypassed New York this season and is showing in Madrid. Still, it’s a hectic time.
“I’m in a crazy state of mind. I’m showing in Madrid, and I have to get my children ready for school and pack for a two-week trip,” said Gordon, who is leaving for Madrid on Friday and will show Sept. 18.
“It’s the most amazing city,” he said. “We’ve done Rio, Mexico City and now Madrid. There’s a strong connection to Mrs. Herrera and I’m captivated and mesmerized by the city.”
Asked if he plans to see any shows while he’s in Europe, Gordon replied, “I might see a few in Madrid.”