The winter storm that hit New York City didn’t stop the fashion world from dressing their best and attending the fashion week shows, with a little more sleet in their threads.
Celebrities and fashion editors waded through mounds of snow and sleet to attend Gabriela Hearst’s fashion show in Brooklyn on Tuesday. While the weather presented challenges, many were seen with smiles that are still part of their outfits.
The designer showed off her Fall 2020 Ready-to-Wear collection that features cashmere ‘furs’ and merino-inlaid slips, according to daily women’s clothing.
Black Panther actress Danai Gurira braved the elements for the show, wearing a long black fur coat and white skirt while holding a clear umbrella to protect her from the snow.
Actress Rebecca Hall wore a long white trench coat and attended the show arm in arm with actor Morgan Spector, who wore an all-black ensemble and leather jacket.
Celebrities and fashion editors trudged through mounds of snow and sleet to attend Gabriela Hearst’s fashion show in Brooklyn on Tuesday.
A fashionista wearing a furry brown coat and high-heeled boots steps over drifts of snow to reach the Gabriela Hearst fashion show.
Louisa Jacobson, daughter of Meryl Streep, held an umbrella over her head as she arrived at the event.
Black Panther actress Danai Gurira braved the elements for the show, wearing a long black fur coat and white skirt.
Deborra-Lee Furness, actress and Hugh Jackman’s ex-wife, walked through drifts of icy sleet in a black puffer jacket and fur hat to arrive at the fashion show.
Louisa Jacobson, daughter of Meryl Streep, held an umbrella over her head as she arrived at the event dressed in a black leather shirt and pants with a white collared shirt underneath.
Vouge fashion editor Lynn Yaeger wore a plaid dress, a floral quilted coat and a pink hat as she stepped out of a car to attend the fashion show.
Other fashionistas were seen wearing a furry green hat, multi-colored scarves and plaid jackets to keep warm from the heavy snow and strong winds they faced to reach Brooklyn.
A fashionista wearing a fuzzy brown coat and high-heeled boots walked over drifts of snow to reach the Gabriela Hearst fashion show.
A woman dressed all in white walked through the snow while someone held an umbrella over her to get to the fashion show.
One attendee wore a fringed dress with a gray sweater and beanie as she walked through sleet on the sidewalk outside the building.
New York City experienced its heaviest snowstorm in two years on Tuesday, with Central Park accumulating 3.2 inches of snow as of 1 p.m.
While the heavy wet snow is about to disappear, the Big Apple is not out of the woods yet, as forecasters predict there could be coastal flooding and icy roads as temperatures drop overnight.
One attendee wore a fringed dress with a gray sweater and beanie as she walked through the sleet.
Vouge fashion editor Lynn Yaeger wore a plaid dress, a floral quilted coat and a pink hat as she stepped out of a car to attend the fashion show.
Deborra-Lee Furness, actress and ex-wife of Hugh Jackman, walked through piles of icy slush
Actress Rebecca Hall wore a long white trench coat and attended the show arm in arm with actor Morgan Spector.
A woman dressed all in white walked through the snow while someone held an umbrella over her to get to the fashion show.
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport had 4.2 inches of snow as of 1 p.m. and La Guardia Airport had 3.3 inches of snow.
Wind gusts reached between 30 and 40 mph and New York Harbor and Jamaica Bay experienced between one and two feet of coastal flooding.
As of 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, 750 customers experienced power outages, according to ConEdison.
The nation’s largest school system in New York City said it would shift to remote learning and close its buildings on Tuesday because of the storm.
The 9 million students enrolled in New York City Public Schools began their day experiencing technical issues that prevented students from accessing their remote learning.
The Big Apple remains under a travel advisory and people are advised to avoid traveling, but if necessary, use public transportation.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams posted an X-rated video of himself on the streets of Queens, wrapped in his $700 Fendi scarf.
“The roads aren’t bad, but you know, there’s just some heavy, wet snow coming down. And we’ll continue to monitor as the day goes on. It’s great to see that there are few to no cars on the roads,” he said.
Wind gusts reached between 30 and 40 mph and New York Harbor and Jamaica Bay experienced between one and two feet of coastal flooding.
New York City experienced its heaviest snowstorm in two years on Tuesday, with Central Park accumulating 3.2 inches of snow as of 1 p.m.
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport had 4.2 inches of snow as of 1 p.m. and La Guardia Airport had 3.3 inches of snow.
“With several inches of snow, low road visibility, and possible coastal flooding headed our way, New Yorkers should prepare ahead of tomorrow’s storm and take the necessary precautions to stay safe,” said New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, in a statement. “If you don’t have to be on the roads tomorrow, stay home.”
Some of the highest snowfall totals were forecast for the northern suburbs of New York City and southwestern Connecticut, where 12 to 15 inches (30 to 38 centimeters) were possible, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts could reach 60 mph (100 kph) off the coast of Massachusetts and 40 mph (65 kph) in parts of inland southern New England.
A TikTok user named Emily posted a video of her walking through the snow in New York City and said, “New Yorkers, if you were thinking about leaving your apartment today, don’t.”
Another user commented: “Thank you for confirming that I made the right decision to work from home.”
“I made it halfway to the train before deciding to turn back and inform my boss that I’ll be working from home,” said a user named Jessica.