In it’s beginning, New York Fashion Week was an event that was attended only by the fashion elite. Editors from top magazines and buyers would fill the seats to get a private first-look at the designer's latest work.
But, in recent years, fashion shows have evolved from business events to social occasions. Bloggers and influencers fill the crowd as the coveted front row, which was once exclusively reserved for people like Anna Wintour, is now filled with celebrities like Kim Kardashian and stylish athletes like Victor Cruz.
These days the shows are even more accessible to the general public, too. There are no restrictions as to who can see the latest looks that designers are sending down the runway, thanks to technology and social media. It is almost impossible to go to a fashion show without seeing the majority of the audience holding up their phones to capture the moment, and luckily that content makes its way to our screens.
Now, anyone with a smartphone or computer can experience the same unobstructed view as the privileged socialites from anywhere—and in real time. Check our recommendations for the best ways to see every runway during NYFW.