A Recap of Who What Wear and Marie Claire’s Inaugural Fashion Week Dinner

And just like that, it’s time to start wishing all the stylish New Yorkers in your life a happy fashion week. Whether you’re an editor, content creator, fashion lover, or just a city dweller, you can feel the shift in energy during this time. Is NYFW really chaotic every season? Of course, but only of the best kind. It begins nine full days of runway shows, previews, celebrity sightings, and happy reunions.

But on Monday, February 7, Marie Claire and Who What Wear teamed up to celebrate the inaugural Friends and Family Fashion Week Cocktail Party, co-hosted by Who What Wear Editor-in-Chief, ahead of the reunion. kat collings and marie claire Editor-in-chief Nikki Ogunnaike. This VIP experience was designed in collaboration with our presentation sponsors. BCBGM Akizaria, A fashion family of entrepreneurs, digital personalities, and creators come together to mingle and let loose ahead of the busiest time of the year.

The room was filled with stylish guests showing off their best NYFW fits, including the editor-in-chief of WWW and MC, who was spotted wearing BCBG Maxazria (peep the top image).

KabawaOne of the East Village’s most popular enclaves was the backdrop for this kickoff party. Guests grabbed snacks, sipped on signature cocktails (the sorrel daiquiri and patty station changed my brain chemistry), and networked with industry leaders.

When people weren’t interacting, they were captured on film with nostalgic Polaroid cameras, and the photos were given away as souvenirs to remember NYFW 2026. We wanted our attendees to be prepared for the busy week ahead, so before leaving the party, our guests received a small gift bag filled with lots of goodies. Cake Body Breast Solution, knicks innerwearetc. Well, we’re officially off to the races and wishing all our readers and guests a great New York Fashion Week!