One month, hundreds of shows, four cities on two continents, jet lag—and did we mention not one weekend off? Ever wonder how editors get through fashion month while staying cool and collected? Take a look at what they’re packing ahead of the most frenzied time of year.
The Edit: Fashion Month Editor Essentials
Hand Cream (clutch size)
Never leave the house or hotel without it. Throughout a 10-hour day of shows and presentations, your skin will be dehydrated. This travel-sized cream can always be applied to various problem areas, including sore feet during a taxi ride in between shows. L’Occitane Hand cream US $12; AED/SAR 44 www.loccitane.com
A Portable Phone Charger
During fashion month, your phone is your best pal. Avoid the agony of a dead phone by carrying a portable charger with you at all times. In fact, pack two. Mophie iPhone 6 external battery US $112; AED/SAR 411 www.mophie.com
Pajamas
Unless you reside in Paris, London, Milan, or New York, chances are you’ll be living in hotels for the next month. Come nighttime, relieve yourself of your shapewear(1) and slip into a pair of luxe pajamas to ensure that you are still fashionable should any of your intercontinental friends surprise you with a late-night visit. Raphaëlla Riboud George leopard-print silk-satin pajama shirt US $585; AED/SAR 2,149 www.net-a-porter.com Raphaëlla Riboud Frantz leopard-print silk-satin pajama pants US $445; AED/SAR 1,634 www.net-a-porter.com
Pencil and Paper
The must-have tools to enable you to hold on to that ingenious thought. Alternatively, a great support to scribble on when bored. Fine & Candy Virgin pencils US $17; AED/SAR 62 www.fineandcandy.co.uk Fine & Candy Cheetah pink notebook US $61; AED/SAR 224 www.fineandcandy.co.uk
A Red Lipstick
Come your 37th fashion show, you may feel drained on the inside, but a slick of red lippy will ensure that you look anything but washed out. Tom Ford Lip color matte in Flame US $52; AED/SAR 191 www.tomford.com
Sunglasses
Perfect for hiding undereye bags and simultaneously, a great grab for street style photographers. Linda Farrow Linda Farrow 341 sunglasses US $1,058; AED/SAR 3,886 www.farfetch.com
Makeup Remover
Stock up on micellar water to feel pure again following a non-stop day and night packed with fashion. Always remember to properly clean your face to avoid buildup before you start all over again the next day, and the next, and the next… Guerlain Eau de beauté micellar water US $59; AED/SAR 217 www.guerlain.com
