The winter storm that hit New York City didn’t stop the fashion world from dressing their best and attending runway shows for Fashion Week – with a little extra slush on the thread.
Celebrities and fashion editors waded through mounds of snow and slush to attend the Gabriela Hearst Fashion Show in Brooklyn on Tuesday. Although the weather presented challenges, many were spotted with smiles still part of their outfits.
The designer showed her ready-to-wear collection for fall 2020, featuring cashmere fur and slip dresses with merino insert, according to Women’s clothing everyday.
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 on the arm of actor Morgan Spector, who donned an all-black ensemble and leather jacket.
Celebrities and fashion editors waded through mounds of snow and slush to attend the Gabriela Hearst Fashion Show in Brooklyn on Tuesday
A fashionista, wearing a fluffy brown coat and heeled boots, steps over piles of snow to the Gabriela Hearst Fashion Show
Meryl Streep’s daughter Louisa Jacobson 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 ex-wife of Hugh Jackman, walked through piles of freezing slush wearing a black puffy jacket and fur hat to attend the fashion show.
Meryl Streep’s daughter Louisa Jacobson held an umbrella over her head as she arrived at the event wearing a black leather shirt and trousers with a white collar shirt underneath.
Vouge fashion editor Lynn Yaeger wore a plaid dress, floral puffer coat and pink beanie as she stepped out of a car to attend the fashion show.
Other fashionistas were spotted wearing green fuzzy hats, multi-colored scarves and plaid jackets to dress for the heavy snow and high winds they faced as they reached Brooklyn.
A fashionista wearing a fluffy brown coat and heeled boots stepped over piles of snow to attend the Gabriela Hearst Fashion Show.
A woman wearing an all-white outfit walked through the snow as someone held an umbrella over her to attend the fashion show.
One attendee wore a fringed dress, gray sweater and hat as she stepped through the slush on the sidewalk outside the building.
New York City experienced its heaviest snowstorm in two years on Tuesday, with Central Park collecting 3.2 inches of snow as of 1 p.m.
While heavy wet snow is on its way, the Big Apple isn’t clear yet as forecasters predict there could be coastal flooding and icy roads as temperatures drop in the evening.
One participant wore a fringed dress, gray sweater and hat as she stepped through the melting snow
Vouge fashion editor Lynn Yaeger wore a plaid dress, floral puffer coat and pink beanie 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 freezing slush
Actress Rebecca Hall wore a long white trench coat and attended the show on the arm of actor Morgan Spector
A woman wearing an all-white outfit trekked through the snow as someone held an umbrella over her to attend the fashion show
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport had 4 inches (10.2 cm) of snow by 1 p.m., and 3.5 inches (9.3 cm) had fallen at La Guardia Airport.
Wind gusts reached 20 to 40 miles per hour and New York Harbor and Jamaica Bay experienced coastal flooding of five feet.
According to ConEdison, 750 customers were experiencing power outages as of 3:15 PM on Tuesday.
The nation’s largest school system in New York City said it switched to remote learning on Tuesday and closed its buildings because of the storm.
The 9 million students enrolled in New York City Public Schools started their day off with technical issues that prevented students from accessing their remote learning.
The Big Apple is still under a travel advisory and people are advised to avoid travel, but if they must, they should use public transport.
New York Mayor Eric Adams posted a video to X of himself on the street in Queens, wrapped in his $700 Fendi scarf.
“The roads aren’t bad, but you know, there’s just some wet, heavy snow. And we’ll continue to monitor it as the day progresses. “It’s great to see there are few or no cars on the road,” he said.
Wind gusts reached 30 to 60 km per hour and New York Harbor and Jamaica Bay experienced coastal flooding of 30 to 60 meters
New York City experienced its heaviest snowstorm in two years on Tuesday, with Central Park collecting 3.2 inches of snow as of 1 p.m.
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport had 4 inches of snow by 1 p.m., and 3 inches of snow had fallen at La Guardia Airport
“With several inches of snow, poor road visibility and possible coastal flooding heading our way, New Yorkers should prepare for tomorrow’s storm and take the necessary precautions to stay safe,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said. a statement. “If you don’t have to go out tomorrow, please 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 km per hour) off the coast of Massachusetts and 40 mph (65 km per hour) inland in southern New England.
A TikTok user named Emily posted a video of herself trekking through the snow of New York City and said, “New Yorkers, if you’re thinking about leaving your apartment today, don’t.”
Another user commented, “Thanks for confirming that I made the right decision to wfh (work from home).”
“I got halfway down the train before I decided to turn around and inform my boss that I’m going to be working from home,” said a user named Jessica.
