Fashion week is seconds away, which can only mean one thing: The newsfeed of every single social media platform you follow will soon be flooded with fashion’s elite and runway looks from countless designers. No matter how obsessed with the industry you are, it’s ok to admit that this can be quite overwhelming. Just in time for the fashion week storm, we’ve decided to compile a comprehensive guide of who to follow and why. From It-girls of the front row to the makeup artists of backstage, click through to see who you need in your NYFW feed.
@miraduma
WHO: Miroslava Duma
FOLLOW FOR: Up close photos of the hottest runways.
PLATFORM: @miraduma on Instagram
Photo: @miraduma
@anna_dello_russo
WHO: Anna Dello Russo
FOLLOW FOR: Her crazy outfits and exclusive runway coverage.
PLATFORM: @anna_dello_russo on Instagram
Photo: @anna_dello_russo
@theevachen212
WHO: Eva Chen
FOLLOW FOR: Front row access with hilarious captions.
PLATFORM: @theevachen212 on Snapchat
Photo: @evachen212
@stellabugbee
WHO: Stella Bugbee
FOLLOW FOR: Snaps of stunning pieces in motion.
PLATFORM: @stellabugbee on Snapchat
Photo: @stellabugbee
@arielfoxman
WHO: Ariel Foxman
FOLLOW FOR: Live streaming of the best fashion moments.
PLATFORM: @arielfoxman on Periscope
Photo: @arielfoxman
@joannacoles
WHO: Joanna Coles
FOLLOW FOR: Non-stop celeb/model appearances.
PLATFORM: @joannacoles on Periscope
Photo: @joannacoles
@gigihadid
WHO: Gigi Hadid
FOLLOW FOR: Glamorous selfies and shots of her BFFs (who also happen to be It-girls.)
PLATFORM: @gigihadid on Instagram
Photo: @gighadid
@derekblasberg
WHO: Derek Blasberg
FOLLOW FOR: So maybe he's not an It-"girl", but he will show you how to party with them.
PLATFORM: @derekblasberg on Instagram
Photo: @derekblasberg
@cvxx
WHO: Caroline Vreeland
FOLLOW FOR: Outrageous snaps of her glamorous life.
PLATFORM: @cvxx on Snapchat
Photo: @ carolinevreeland
@man_repeller
WHO: Leandra Medine
FOLLOW FOR: Much-needed humor and a unique sense of style.
PLATFORM: @man_repeller on Snapchat
Photo: @manrepeller
@karliekloss
WHO: Karlie Kloss
FOLLOW FOR: A fabulous look at the life of a top model.
PLATFORM: @karliekloss on Periscope
Photo: Getty Images
@amyodell
WHO: Amy Odell
FOLLOW FOR: The quick-paced life of a member of fashion's elite.
PLATFORM: @amyodell on Periscope
Photo: @instamyodell
@ctilburymakeup
WHO: Charlotte Tilbury
FOLLOW FOR: The freshest backstage beauty looks.
PLATFORM: @ctilburymakeup on Instagram
Photo: @ctilburymakeup
@patmcgrathreal
WHO: Pat McGrath
FOLLOW FOR: Ethereal makeup and model selfies.
PLATFORM: @patmcgrathreal on Instagram
Photo: @patmcgrathreal
@JoanSmalls
WHO: Joan Smalls
FOLLOW FOR: The life of a backstage model.
PLATFORM: @JoanSmalls on Snapchat
Photo: @JoanSmalls
@chrissyford
WHO: Chrissy Rutherford
FOLLOW FOR: An editor's take on NYFW backstage.
PLATFORM: @chrissyford on Snapchat
Photo: @chrissyford
@smashboxcosmetics
WHO: Smashbox Cosmetics
FOLLOW FOR: Streams of the best products and makeup looks.
PLATFORM: @smashboxcosmetics on Periscope
Photo: @smashboxcosmetics
@thezoereport
WHO: The Zoe Report
FOLLOW FOR: On-the-ground coverage at shows, parties and on the street.
PLATFORM: @thezoereport on Periscope and @thezoereport on Snapchat
Photo: @thezoereport
@nytimesfashion
WHO: New York Times Fashion
FOLLOW FOR: Shots of the best looks storming the streets of New York.
PLATFORM: @nytimesfashion on Instagram
Photo: Imaxtree
@le21eme
WHO: Adam Katz Sinding
FOLLOW FOR: Unique perspectives and the most head-turning outfits.
PLATFORM: @le21eme on Instagram
Photo: @le21eme
@tommyton
WHO: Tommy Ton
FOLLOW FOR: Colorful snaps of fashion superstars.
PLATFORM: @tommyton on Instagram
Photo: Imaxtree
@annstreetstudio
WHO: Jamie Beck
FOLLOW FOR: A unique perspective on what stands out from the crowd.
PLATFORM: @annstreetstudio on Snapchat
Photo: @annstreetstudio
@vashtiekola
WHO: Vashtie Kola
FOLLOW FOR: A hip look at a side of the fashion world you don't always get to see.
PLATFORM: @vashtiekola on Snapchat
Photo: @vashtiekola
@themarcjacobs
WHO: Marc Jacobs
FOLLOW FOR: Ridiculous selfies and stunning designs.
PLATFORM: @themarcjacobs on Instagram
Photo: @themarcjacobs
@riccardotisci17
WHO: Riccardo Tisci
FOLLOW FOR: The best of everything Givenchy: his gang, inspiring artists and after-party snaps.
PLATFORM: @riccardotisci17 on Instagram
Photo: Imaxtree
@rebeccaminkoff
WHO: Rebecca Minkoff
FOLLOW FOR: Pics of the designer behind the scenes and shots of her favorite pieces.
PLATFORM: @rebeccaminkoff on Instagram
Photo: @rebeccaminkoff
@DKNY
WHO: DNKY
FOLLOW FOR: A first-peek at their newly revamped look.
PLATFORM: @DKNY on Periscope
Photo: @DKNY
@rachelzoe
WHO: Rachel Zoe
FOLLOW FOR: We're periscoping the presentation, including an all-access look behind the scenes and first looks at the new collection.
PLATFORM: @rachelzoe on Periscope
Photo: Getty Images