Who: Joan Smalls
Why Follow: She’s a pretty big deal in the modeling industry which equals a full access pass to everything that’s happening.
Instagram: @joansmalls
Snapchat: joan_smalls
Who: Chanel Iman
Why Follow: Chanel is another veteran in the fashion industry. Fresh off the Yeezy Season 4 runway, Chanel has access to the hottest shows and after parties.
Instagram: @chaneliman
Snapchat: @Cigotya
Who: Ebonee Davis
Why Follow: She’s the new kid on the block but she’s doing it big! The fresh faced model kicked off her week walking in the Yeezy Season 4 show and we’re sure it’s only going to get better.
Instagram: @eboneedavis
Who: Shiona Turini
Why Follow: Whether she’s frolicking about with Solange Knowles or slaying in a crop top, this style maven and contributing editor at New York Mag’s The Cut is one to know. Her Snapchat is always popping and she’s definitely on the who’s who list in the fashion world.
Instagram: @shionat
Snapchat: shionat
Who: Julee Wilson
Why Follow: Not only is she our very own ESSENCE Fashion & Beauty Director, but she’s carved out a lane all her own in the fashion industry. If you want the scoop on the fierce Black fashion moments at all the shows, she’s your girl. Also, her snapchat is never not on point.
Instagram: @missjulee
Snapchat: juleeww
Who: Elaine Welteroth
Why Follow: As the editor of Teen Vogue, Elaine is pretty much the ultimate editor it-girl. From gorgeous insider photos to super entertaining play-by-plays via Snapchat, she’s got you covered.
Instagram: @elainewelteroth
Snapchat: ElaineWelteroth
Who: Nikki Ogunnaike
Why Follow: As the senior fashion editor of Elle.cm Nikki is the cool-girl editor of the pack. She’ll deliver on the hottest shows and even give you chic outfit inspiration.
Instagram: @nikkiogun
Who: Tiffany Reid
Why Follow: The ultra glam senior fashion market editor at Cosmopolitan will not only give you a jaw dropping outfit moment, but may just be caught in a selfie with your favorite celeb.
Instagram: @tiffanyreid_
Snapchat: Ms_Reid
Who: Zendaya
Why Follow: Because her looks are always on another level and she never misses a beat when taking fans into her world via snapchat.
Instagram: @zendaya
Snapchat: zendaya_96
Who: June Ambrose
Why Follow: June is any and everywhere you want to be during fashion week. Like a fashion energizer she seriously never stops and documents it all giving followers a true backstage pass.
Instagram: @junemabrose
Snapchat: June Ambrose
Who: Solange Knowles
Why Follow: We all know and love Solange’s killer sense of style and during fashion week it’s on an entirely different level. She’ll be at all the parties and shows and
Instagram: @saintrecords
Snapchat: nappyandsnappy
Who: Tamu McPherson
Why You Need to Follow ASAP: Photographer/blogger Tamu McPherson is now a vet in the fashion circuit. Get a cool and curated look at fashion week through her flawless Instagram.
Instagram: @tamumcpherson
Who: Kitty Cash
Why Follow: Another one of the hottest DJs on the fashion circuit. Kitty Cash gets the party started and delivers a killer look at the same time.
Instagram: @kittycash
Who: Hannah Bronfman
Why Follow: She’s one of the hottest DJs out and has front seats to the hottest parties in town.
Instagram: @hannahbronfman