Fashion Week Shopping Guide

By Samina Mughal, fashion designer and founder of SMGlobal Catwalk®.

Prepare for a fitting, a show or an evening out with practical tips from behind the runway. Find tools and supplies for beauty, garment care, packing and show production.

Start with the dress. Shop designer evening gowns at SaminaMughal.com.

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Runway Red Lip

Check lip shape and finish in the light the audience and camera will see. Set aside clean application tools and a small touch-up kit before lineup.

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Garment Rescue

Read the care label before treating creases. Let the gown hang, test the treatment on a concealed area and give delicate trim extra care. Choose supplies based on the fabric and finish.

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Fashion Week Packing

Pack for your first fitting first. Group the look, footwear and accessories, then keep travel documents and a compact touch-up kit easy to reach.

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Traveling with an evening gown? I group the gown, accessories and shoes by look, then keep my makeup kit easy to reach for the first fitting.

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Finish the Look

Shoes

Choose your shoes before the final fitting. Wear the heel height you plan to use so the hem and proportions can be checked together.

Evening accessories

Pick a clutch that fits your phone and touch-up essentials. For a heavily embellished gown, a simple finish keeps the detail of the dress in focus.

Jewelry

Start with the neckline and embellishment. Try earrings with a high neckline or a delicate necklace with an open neckline, then check the whole look together.