Fashion Month is as much about where you are as what you wear. Between the shows, afterparties, and showroom appointments, the industry’s biggest players turn the fashion capitals into a blur of power breakfasts, buzzy lunches, and after-dark dinners where deals are made, collaborations are pitched, and next season’s trends are dissected. From Soho to Saint-Germain, every neighborhood hides its own gems, frequented by editors, celebrities, and street-style stars alike.
For those navigating the whirlwind, finding the right table or booking the perfect suite isn’t just a luxury; it’s a necessity. Whether you’re an influencer juggling back-to-back events, an editor on deadline, or a buyer scouting your next big find, the restaurants and hotels you choose are more than pit stops—they’re stages for your Fashion Month story. Here’s your guide to dining and unwinding in New York, London, Milan, and Paris, tailored to every kind of fashion insider.
New York:
For the Celebrity: Raoul’s
Raoul’s isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a living, breathing piece of Soho history. The dimly lit, art-covered walls have heard more secrets than a Fashion Week afterparty. Celebrities come here to soak up the old-school French bistro charm—steak au poivre, anyone?—while dodging the paparazzi outside. If these tables could talk, they’d have their own IMDB page.
For the Editor: Bad Roman
Editors love a scene, but they also need a story. From the owners of Don Angie, Bad Roman delivers both: an Italian fantasia dripping in maximalist kitsch, from the mismatched plates to the audacious menu such as the peekytoe crab luigi. Securing a table is practically a fashion week assignment itself, and once inside, the crowd rivals the pages of a September issue—polished, pedigreed, and perfectly chaotic.
For the Street Style Star: Crazy Pizza
Crazy Pizza, this Italian import from the Altamarea group, the same people behind Marea and Fifty Three understands that the show doesn’t stop when the lights dim on the runway. With its post-9 PM transformation into a Dolce Vita dance party—complete with DJs, live saxophonists, and pizzas that twirl in mid-air—this is the fashion set’s dream venue. The food is as playful as the ambience but make no mistake: those pizzas are as thin as a model’s waist and just as crisp.
For the Buyer: The Manner
Buyers don’t just need a place to stay; they need a headquarters. Enter The Manner, a luxury concept from The Standard that feels more like a chic, jet-setting pied-à-terre than a hotel. Its discreet design and fashion-forward sensibility make it the perfect pit stop between showroom appointments and late-night fittings.
London
For the Buyer: Hotel Café Royal
This Regent Street institution has played host to everyone from Oscar Wilde to Princess Diana. Buyers appreciate its blend of timeless elegance and modern amenities—a perfect metaphor for London itself. Close to the action but far enough to decompress, it’s a home base that whispers “legacy” with every gilded detail.
For the Editor: One Hotel Mayfair
Sustainability might be trending, but at One Hotel Mayfair, it’s more than a buzzword. Editors, who are often as eco-conscious as they are style-savvy, appreciate the hotel’s nature-inspired interiors and thoughtful touches, all within steps of Green Park. Call it a green room for the editorial set.
For the Street Style Star: Llama Inn
Fresh off its Brooklyn success, Llama Inn has brought its Peruvian playfulness to Fitzrovia. The vibrant colors and bold flavors are as striking as a street style look at Somerset House. For the star who knows that their “look” extends to where they dine, Llama Inn is an instant favorite.
For the Influencer: Three Darlings
Influencers, take note: Three Darlings is the rare new spot that transitions effortlessly from brunch to late-night drinks. With its Shoreditch location, it’s perfectly positioned for a post-event coffee or pre-party cocktail, and its relaxed vibe ensures you can network without looking like you’re trying too hard.
For the Celebrity: Kioku by Endo
At the apex of the storied Old War Office, Kioku by Endo redefines exclusivity. For celebrities seeking a hideaway that’s both discreet and dazzling, the turret room is unmatched. While the city skyline views and terrace seating are undeniably stunning, the true jewel of this Raffles Hotel dining experience is its private room, tucked away in a turret. Intimate and steeped in history, this unique space offers a secluded perch for the most discerning diners.
Milan:
For the Editor: Speronari Suites
Editors thrive on access and aesthetics, and Speronari Suites provides both in spades. Nestled in a 19th-century palazzo steps from Piazza del Duomo, it’s a stylish retreat with all the modern luxuries needed to polish off a late-night recap or prep for the next big show.
For the Celebrity: Casa Cipriani
If New York’s Casa Cipriani is the clubhouse for the elite, its Milan outpost is no different. Celebrities gravitate toward its lush interiors and impossibly exclusive vibe. This isn’t just a hotel; it’s a statement.
For the Buyer: Morelli
Giancarlo Morelli’s inventive menu mirrors the creativity buyers seek in their selections. Located inside Hotel Viu, it’s as much about the atmosphere as it is the food—a perfectly orchestrated balance of chic and substantial.
For the Influencer: Fingers Garden
Milan is known for its cosmopolitan flair, and Fingers Garden embodies it. With its unexpected blend of Brazilian and Japanese influences, this hotspot appeals to influencers looking for the next big thing—not just on their plates but in their feeds.
For the Street Style Star: Armani Hotel
What better place for a street style star to call home than a hotel designed by the godfather of Italian fashion himself? With ample closet space and rooms that feel tailor-made for fittings, the Armani Hotel is the ultimate headquarters for Milan Fashion Week’s sartorial MVPs.
Paris:
For the Street Style Star: Halo Paris
Tucked inside a design concept store, Halo is where Paris’s coolest go to see and be seen. Light-flooded and effortlessly chic, it’s the dining equivalent of the perfect Parisian outfit—nonchalant but unforgettable.
For the Buyer: Pur
Housed inside the Michelin-rated Park Hyatt Place Vendome, Pur is an ode to Parisian sophistication. Buyers who spend their days spotting what’s next appreciate a menu—and décor—that balances timelessness with modernity. It’s a masterclass in understated elegance. "A setting that is worthy of a menu in perpetual motion," confides chef Jean-François Rouquette
For the Influencer: Soces
This brasserie’s irreverent yet polished aesthetic mirrors the influencers who frequent it. With bold flavors and a laid-back vibe, Soces offers the kind of backdrop that turns a casual dinner into a can’t-miss post.
For the Editor: San Regis
Editors seeking a quiet respite from the chaos of the shows will find it at San Regis. Tucked in the 8th arrondissement, this boutique hotel oozes Parisian charm and discretion—a glamorous hideaway for penning deadlines and sipping champagne.
For the Celebrity: Les Bains
Les Bains is the ultimate crossover hit: once a legendary nightclub, now a boutique hotel where fashion, art, and nightlife collide. Celebrities gravitate here for its avant-garde spirit and see-and-be-seen parties. Timeless, edgy, and unapologetically Parisian.
Hero image: Yvan Moreau / Halo Paris
