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How to Pack for Fashion Week

By Maya Kachroo-Levine on July 19, 2018

Everything you need to look stylish in Milan, Paris, New York, London, or all the above.

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Fall Fashion Weeks are right around the corner. New York Fashion Week kicks things off, starting September 6 and wrapping up on September 14. Then London Fashion Week runs from September 14 to 18, Milan from September 19 to 25, and Paris from September 25 to October 2. Whether you’ll be at one Fashion Week or all of them, you need to start putting together your packing list now. If you get all the travel essentials taken care of early, you’ll have more time to focus on putting together the right outfits. Here’s everything you need for Fashion Week, from travel products that keep you looking refreshed to accessory staples that go with everything.

 
Courtesy Tom Dixon

Copper-plated Coffee Caddy

As coffee accessories go, this Mr. Porter caddy is as chic as they come. Made of stainless steel and copper, the travel mug has a clean, minimalist aesthetic. And as long as it’s keeping your coffee hot, which it will, it’s doing exactly what you need it to do. By the end of Fashion Week, there might be more coffee than water running through your veins, and bringing a canteen will mean you always have some java on hand.

Shop: $110

 

Courtesy Peet Rivko

Peet Rivko Toiletry Travel Kit

Peet Rivko is dominating the gender-neutral face products, and their travel kit showcases their best products. The travel kit includes daily moisturizer, gentle cleanser, and balancing face oil. (The oil has avocado, jojoba, and prickly pear oil.) You want to put your best face forward while in Paris or Milan, and that means taking the time to care for your skin. Between the long days and an endless stream of caffeine, you’ll want to do a full morning and evening cleanse to avoid breakouts and retain your skin’s moisture.

Shop: $46

Courtesy Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garcons Concrete

For Fashion Week, an alluring but still professional fragrance is your best bet. This unisex fragrance is relatively new for Comme des Garcons, only launching in 2017. It’s primary notes are rose and sandalwood, so it has a touch of spice, but the florals cut the fragrance such that it’s not too woody. It’s a scent that will last throughout your day without being overpowering.

Shop: $135

Courtesy Amazon

ESTEAM Personal Handheld Steamer

Supposedly a go-to steamer behind the scenes on fashion shoots, ESTEAM’s personal handheld steamer heats up in one minute. The last thing you want is not to do your Fashion Week garb justice because it got wrinkled on the flight. If there were ever a time to steam your clothes right before walking out the door, it would be during Fashion Week.

Shop: $70

Courtesy Tumi

Tumi Aluminum Carry On

Tumi luggage allows you to pack a checked bag amount of clothing into a carry-on. And Tumi’s minimalist luggage design means they never look dated. When you’re traveling with high-end clothes, opting for a suitcase with a hard shell ensures your wardrobe won’t get wet or threatened by the travel elements. This case is made of aluminum, has a TSA-approved lock, and features tie-down straps on the inside for minimal jostling.

Shop: $995

Courtesy Tio y Tia

Tio y Tia Dolores Hat

According to Tio y Tia, their Dolores hat is “inspired by Georgia O’Keefe’s iconic flat brim hat.” It’s made in America, and the wool is sourced from Texas. Wide-brimmed hats were out in full force at Paris fashion week this past winter, and this hat is worth buying now because you can wear it all through the fall with cardigan sweaters and leather jackets.

Shop: $215

Courtesy Paul Stuart

Paul Stuart Canvas Duffle

If we’re being honest, one suitcase might not cut it for Fashion Week. As an alternative to a second suitcase, try this spacious duffle. This shade of navy is made exclusively for Paul Stuart, and there are zipped pockets on the inside and outside of the suede canvas duffle. At 1.4-cubic-feet, the elevated weekender bag can hold quite a bit, but it doesn’t feel overwhelmingly large.

Shop: $495

Courtesy David Yurman

David Yurman Swiss Quartz Watch

Creating a staple accessory that is both classic and bold is no easy task, but this David Yurman quartz watch accomplishes that feat. The strong Roman numerals, stainless steel case, and pavé diamonds each add an eye-catching element to the luxury watch. For accessories, choosing a brand like David Yurman, which has been winning awards since their opening in 1980, is a no-brainer.

Shop: $1,500

Courtesy Madewell

Madewell Transport Rucksack

During Fashion Week, you’re bound to encounter days when you need to lug a thousand little things around while maintaining your composure and looking unfazed by the chaos. A leather backpack looks sleek even when every scrap of your life is shoved inside. Madewell’s rucksack is sophisticated but simple, and opting for the English Saddle color over the black will dress up the backpack and make it work for summer and fall.

Shop: $198

Courtesy GPS Radar

GPS Radar Fashion Week App

GPS Radar, made by Fashion GPS, Inc., allows you to RSVP to Fashion Week events, request invites, network with press and retailers, and navigate around all week. It even keeps your barcode handy for event check-ins. It can sometimes feel like everyone needs eight assistants at Fashion Week, and this app will minimize the amount of moving logistical parts you have to keep straight.

Courtesy Amazon

LeanTravel Compression Packs

Packing cubes help keep your clothes wrinkle free, in addition to letting you jam more into your suitcase. LeanTravel packing cubes have an extra zipper for added compression, which allows you to condense your clothes further and create more space. You also don’t have time to sort through a disorganized mess when you arrive for Fashion Week, and these cubes encourage you to arrange each of your outfits beforehand and pack everything in strategically.

Shop: $30

Courtesy BOYY

BOYY Deon Suede Belt Bag

You need a leather backpack, a great suitcase, and a coffee canteen for practicality sake. You need this for fashion’s sake. Traveling for Fashion Week means planning unique outfits and accessories, and this mustard-yellow belt bag is chic and edgy. Net a Porter says fashion influencers Vanessa Hong and Sophia Roe have both sported the BOYY bag—and you could be next.

Shop: $595

Courtesy Alice Bow

Alice Bow Leather Insoles

Your feet are going to feel the effects of Fashion Week—and you don’t want to let it show. If you’re going to be on your feet for 14 hours straight, a great pair of insoles is worth the investment. Alice Bow makes leather sets of insoles in every color imaginable—right now they even have limited-edition pastels. Instead of offering a generic one-style-fits-all insole, they specialize in insoles specifically for high heels, flats, and more.

Shop: $19

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