Two days before New York Fashion Week’s spring 2024 shows officially began on September 7, there was already a raft of parties on the schedule. Wednesday, September 6 was packed to the gills with events. Among them: Victoria’s Secret’s big comeback “The Tour ’23” show, YSL Beauté’s MYSLF fragrance launch party with Austin Butler, Chanel’s takeover of a Brooklyn diner, plus a downtown bash hosted by MCM with special guest Mary J. Blige. And still, the fashion crowd managed to celebrate even earlier—on Tuesday, September 5, J. Crew toasted its 40th anniversary with a live concert from The Strokes, and Naomi Campbell unveiled her first collaboration with the fast-fashion brand Pretty Little Thing the best way she knows how—by hitting the runway herself. We’ll be keeping track of all the best events happening at NYFW, so check back here often.
Sadie Sink may not have yet been born when The Strokes released their culture-shifting debut album Is This It, but she was out in full force for their performance at J.Crew’s celebration for the brand’s 40th anniversary collection.
Jodie Turner-Smith went flapper-chic in a fringed black dress, pearl choker, and super short bob. Her husband Joshua Jackson, meanwhile, wore a more classic J.Crew look: a navy blue suit.
J.Crew creative director and head of design posed for pictures with Diane Keaton, who wore her signature suit and bowler hat.
Aughts favorite Jessica Stam made an appearance…
…and Camille Rowe got the black vest and slacks memo.
Real Housewives of New York star Jenna Lyons, who formerly worked as J.Crew’s executive creative director and president, wore a two-piece set with sequins.
Julian Casablancas of The Strokes performs.
Downtown, Emily Ratajkowski helped Naomi Campbell ring in her first fashion collaboration with Pretty Little Thing.
Teyana Taylor and Lori Harvey were among the guests sitting front row to take in the fashion show and performance by Davido.
Tommy Dorfman kept things chic in a sheer white top and black maxi skirt.
