This month an event to keep in mind is the heavily anticipated New York Fashion Week (NYFW). Designers from BCBGMAXAZRIA to Rebecca Minkoff, to Badgley Mischka and more are expected to debut their spring/summer 2016 collections. Unlike last season’s event at Lincoln center, this season the venue will be held in two new locations. The first is at the Skylight at Moynihan Station on West 33rd street and the second is at the Skylight Clarkson Square on Washington Street. Keep in mind that from Sept. 10 to Sept. 17, while the event is going on, traffic and heavy crowds in the city are likely.

To help the Fordham community understand a little of what to expect on the runway, I sat down with Anna Devine, Fordham at Lincoln Center (FCLC’16),  and also creator of the fashion blog, The Chic Cadet. This fashionista tells us to have “fun with our wardrobe.” She mentions that this year’s NYFW is also “moving away from blacks and dark fabrics into a more colorful 1990’s inspired looks”.

In addition, Anna tells us “there is the revival of vintage wear back on the runway.” And while there are many designers scheduled for this year’s NYFW, a few to keep our eye for is Anna Sui and DKNY. For those who may have missed last year’s NYFW don’t forget that an ankle boot is an essential part of your wardrobe this season.

Take it from Anna Devine herself who mentions that an “ankle boot is a key piece that can dress up or down any outfit”. In addition, some “plaid” here and there won’t hurt one’s wardrobe.

While it may be challenging to step foot into the actual event, being part of fashion week is not impossible. Anna reveals that many designer stores often have special events during this week at their retail locations. These are events that one may want to partake in because they are just as fun and enjoyable without massive crowds.

I encourage you all not to miss such an iconic event here in New York City. But if for one reason or another you can not participate in the week long event or have missed a few designer shows, keep in mind that most runway shows can be watched live on nyfw.com.