All Packed for New York Fashion Week?
The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will hit New York on 5th September; if you’re jetting off to the Big Apple to immerse yourself in all that is hot in the world of fashion, we’re sure you’re getting incredibly excited. There’s no need to panic if you’re not quite organised yet; we can help with everything from travel and accommodation to finding you the perfect outfit or taking on some of your work while you’re away. Contact us today for more information. In the meantime, here’s our guide to the sartorially elegant event.
Fashion Week
Fashion Week is made up of a number of showcases and launches by all the top labels; between the 5th and 12th of September, renowned designers such as BCBG Max Azria, DKNY, Diane Von Furstenberg, Zac Posen, Donna Karan, Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren will be revealing their latest collections on the catwalks. The full schedule can be found on the Fashion Week website. Anyone who has attended a Fashion Week show will be familiar with the outrageously flamboyant creations which make these showcases an unforgettable experience. If you are going this time, we are very jealous!
Hotels
New York, like London, is packed with fantastic hotels to suit every budget, taste and requirement. However, also like London, the choice can make it difficult to come to a decision. If you are still dithering over New York accommodation, here are couple of hotels which come highly recommended:
Seeing as you are visiting New York for a fashion event, we’re sure you will want to avail of the fantastic shopping while you’re in town. Chambers Hotel offers quality accommodation, designer furniture and wonderful interior decoration close to Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue. It’s also near to Central Park and the Museum of Modern Art, making it the perfect base for a visit to the city.
15 West 56th Street, New York, New York 10019 Telephone: +1 212 974 5656
Widely-acclaimed as one of the best hotels in New York, The Peninsula is perfect for those who want to do it in style. Close to Fifth Avenue, the hotel provides an oasis of tranquillity just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the city. With views of Fifth Avenue, Central Park and the Rockefeller Centre available from selected rooms and suites, guests at The Peninsula can expect a truly special experience.
700 5th Avenue at 55th Street, New York, New York 10019 Telephone: +1 212 956 2888
Restaurants
Although the catwalk models may make you hanker for a size zero, we all know that’s not realistic (or healthy) for most of us mere mortals. All of the shows and shopping are bound to whet your appetite and, of course, New York is also home to numerous excellent restaurants. Here are just a couple to start off your search:
Aska’s chefs use ethically-sourced and hand-picked ingredients to create a selection of delicious dishes. The 7-course tasting menu changes regularly, with evidence of the restaurant’s Scandinavian origins apparent. Sample dishes include salsify, monkfish and bay, skate wing with cauliflower, rhubarb, sorrel and cardamom and peas, sorrel and sea fennel. A bar menu is also available.
90 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11249 Telephone: +1 718 388 2969
Opening for dinner from Monday to Saturday, Pearl & Ash provides a stylish venue for outstanding food. The menu includes pork meatballs with shitake and bonito, quail with almond, pomegranate and chicken skin, skirt with tomato, basil zucchini and pine nuts and mussels with hen of the woods and pumpernickel. Your meal can be followed by a range of delights from both the sweet and cheese menus.
220 Bowery, New York, New York 10012 Telephone: +1 212 837 2370
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