Now New York Fashion Week is upon us, it’s time to refresh your Instagram feed for the real inside track on what goes on beyond the catwalk. For a glimpse inside those exclusive after-show parties, to see the tips and tricks of the makeup artists and most importantly, to see who is hanging out with who, we bring you the top 10 Instagram accounts to follow during New York Fashion Week… ,
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The Socialite: Derek Blasberg, Harpers Bazaar Editor-at-large
Derek is the man to follow for VIP access to pretty much everything. From the FROW to the parties, Derek will be there, hanging out with the likes of Alexa Chung, Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss…you name it. Expect lots of selfies.
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The Backstage Photographer: Greg Kessler
Greg Kessler is the man with the AAA pass who takes the shots we really want to see. From Karlie Kloss and Jason Wu taking selfies to chicken fillets strewn on the floor… we can’t wait to see what Greg spots backstage this week.
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The Makeup Artist: Gucci Westman
Gucci is our go to girl for makeup tips and tricks. If you ever want to know what an A-list makeup artist keeps in her own cosmetic bag then Gucci’s your woman. Expect to see her painting faces at: Oscar de la Renta, Diane von Furstenberg and Rag & Bone
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The Model: Ruby Aldridge
If you love Cara Delevingne and Miley Cyrus’ shenanigans then Lily Aldridge’s baby sister Ruby Aldridge is the one for you. From licking lizards to naked writhing on beanbags, this girl is out to have some serious fun.
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The DJ: Harley Viera Newton
This ‘slashy’ – that’s model/DJ/fashionista - gives incredibly good insta. Whether it’s the parties she’s DJing at, her model pals (Alexa Chung, Alice Dellal, Leigh Lezark) or just her gorgeous selfies, she’s a must follow this fashion week (and beyond).
6.The designer: Victoria Beckham
We love VB’s funny take on fashion week backstage craziness and if you are in danger of reaching peak fashion, then there are guaranteed pics of her ridonk gorgeous brood to drool over.
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The Supermodel: Joan Smalls
Want to see fashion week through a supermodel’s eyes? Then look no further than powerhouse Joan Smalls. Expect to see Joan walking every show going…
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The Illustrator: Carly Kuhn
Your feed is going to be pretty chocka by now, so it’s time to lighten up with Carly aka The Cartorialist’s observational illustrations of all the fashion week action. We love anything involving Iris Apfel and Anna Wintour.
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The Brit: Georgia May Jagger
When New York Fashion Week gets a bit too er, New Yorky, and it’s time for an English take on things, who better than English rose, Georgia May Jagger?! We can’t get enough of her backstage fun with fellow Brit models and crazy beautiful selfies.
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The fitness model: Karlie Kloss
You are going to need some serious energy reserves to get through fashion week – and that’s just following it on Instagram. That’s why Karlie Kloss is a key one to watch both on and off the catwalk. Learn exactly how she walks in a gazillion shows, parties, and still looks flawless. Her intense exercise schedule is not to be sniffed at. Look and learn, people.