**note from team rodeo**
Meet Sophie, a Rodeo creator experiencing her very first New York Fashion Week. Instead of focusing on the front-row exclusivity, Sophie brought her own lens—spotting trends on the street, connecting with creators she’s admired for years, and showing us that Fashion Week isn’t just about runway shows. Through her eyes, NYFW feels less like an untouchable scene and more like an open invitation to creativity, connection, and personal style.
Xx,
team rodeo
*P.S. Not on the app yet? It’s time.👇
Inside my First Fashion Week: Real Moments, Real People, Real Style New York Fashion Week has always felt like this untouchable world reserved for editors, celebrities, and the front-row crowd of head-to-toe designer. But once I experienced it for myself, I realized there’s so much more happening beyond the runway. Between brand pop-ups, meeting creators I’ve followed forever, and even people-watching on the streets, NYFW turned out to be this mix of glamour,creativity, and surprising accessibility.
Keep reading for the influencers I connected with, the trends I kept turning my head for, and the little moments that made Fashion Week feel just as real as it was magical. I kicked off Fashion Week at a Shop Pickle panel with Hannah Lizzy and Danielle Carolan. It was a ticketed event, but I used it as a chance to network—and it paid off. Danielle was so warm and sweet (we bonded over our shared experience of going to SEC schools.) Later that night, I had one of those full-circle moments: after months of emailing Danielle and Alix’s (celebrity stylists) team, I finally got to meet Danielle in person. We had an incredible conversation, and she even shared her contact with me. The event was so insightful, and I left feeling inspired from all of the strong and fierce women on the panel.
The next day, I headed to the Anine Bing preview—DJ, champagne, shopping, and a quick chat with Anine herself! I also made time for the Vivrelle pop-up to check out their new designer bags. These events felt intimate and excited, they reminded me that Fashion Week is just as much about building connections as it is about clothes. One of the most striking trends from this season wasn’t just about the clothes—it was about presence. The “cool girl” look dominated, defined less by perfection and more by confidence. Oversized blazers, capri pants, and socks with heels carried that sharp.
All-American edge, but the undone hair and effortless styling kept it grounded. It felt like a rejection to trying too hard—power dressing reimagined for women who already own their authority. A few months ago, I was just a girl from the south dreaming about being in the same room as these people.
And now? I was there. If there’s one thing Fashion Week taught me, it’s that so much of it is accessible if you just ask. Push yourself into these spaces—you deserve to be there.
Say hi, meet friends, ask questions, and soak it all in. The beauty of fashion is that we’re all creating, experimenting, and figuring it out together. That’s what makes it magic.
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