New York is the city to make all your dreams come true, the place where “there’s nothing you can’t do” and visiting it during the fashion week makes it even more magical. The smell of fashion mixes with the steam of the city’s manholes, the lights of the skyscrapers reflect those of the runways…are you ready to spend a day in New York with Valentina Ferragni during the fashion week?
Lovers of the most sophisticated places and of the tours made by real insiders, Valentina, even though the tight schedule, always finds the time to make a stop in all her fav spots. Instagram is the official reporter of these crazy days, that besides fashion shows and events, gives some travel tips to save in your “places where I’d love to go” notebook. Obviously, if you’ve never seen the big apple, start to visit the iconic districts and monuments, but if you’re used to going to nyc this is undoubtedly the list you were waiting for.
8.00 AM – AMERICAN BREAKFAST at BLANK SLATE COFFE
Someone said, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” isn’t it? If you want to try the real American Breakfast, go to the Blank Slate Coffee in Harlem. Among bagels, yoghurt and granola, avocado toasts and scrambled eggs the day will immediately take a better turn. The location is super cute, with an industrial-chic style and the soul of a real Gossip Girl.
11.00 AM – VISIT AT THE CAMP: NOTES ON FASHION EXHIBITION AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
Visiting New York during these months means diving yourself in fashion at its purest. Inaugurated during the last Met Gala, the Camp: Notes on Fashion exhibition is definitely worth a visit. You will travel through time and retrace the coolest moments in the history of fashion, admiring with your own eyes the masterpieces of the most beloved designers in the world
1.00 PM – LUNCH AT SANT AMBROEUS
With its Milanese flavours, Sant Ambroeus is considered a real gem in New York, as well as one of Valentina Ferragni’s fav restaurants. Among pasta, cutlets, sophisticated second courses but also healthier and green dishes, you’ll be spoilt for choice…and everything is so tasty! The location? In the heart of Madison Avenue and in a super glam environment
AFTERNOON – SHOPPING AT THE MANHATTAN’S VINTAGE SHOPS AND VALE’S FAV
In addition to the thousands of shops that will make you lose your head at every city’s corner; Valentina loves to visit the famous vintage shops of New York. Known for the accurate selection of both haute couture and prêt-a-pòrter clothes and accessories, these gems are unmissable stops. Vale suggests: Treasures of Nyc and What Goes Around Nyc. A mention to Vale’s fav shop is needed: The Frankie Shop with its selection of the latest trendy items from the most famous designers and brands in the world is undoubtedly the street-style experience that you need to try
8.00 PM – DINNER AT FIG&OLIVE
With a French mood combined with Italian and Spanish recipes, Fig and Olive is one of the most appreciated restaurants in New York. What leaves everyone breathless at a first glimpse is the location, that among trees and design objects recalls the romantic Parisian cafés. The food is amazing and while tasting the typical European dishes you’ll be able to spend a magic night in NYC.