Fashion Week fever is about to take over NYC, and everyone in your feed is going to be talking about it. Isn’t it time you learned to speak the language? No, it’s not about knowing the difference between blue and cerulean. In our smartphone obsessed times, it’s all about learning to make your point with smiley faces and tiny pictures of high heels — duh. Whether your calendar is packed with shows or you prefer to live vicariously through Instagram, here’s all the shorthand you need to know before #NYFW kicks off on February 12. 

Everyone knows the real action is outside of the shows.

Didn't we already do this whole '90s rave thing for spring? 

The holy grail of street style stardom is landing in the New York Times photographer's Sunday spread.

See you at the open bar!

What happens when you go to too many after parties.

#FashionWeekProblems

She must have a driver. But still.

"I think I can see 3/4 of the cast of Girls."

Blinded by the flashes!

The lady in the shades.

He looks so ripped in that skirt.

This show is definitely not starting on time.

Is that even mathematically possible?

Score!

"Who is that random girl sitting in the front row next to Grace Coddington?"

"Oh, she's Instagram famous. She has like 2.6 million followers."

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All the pizza!

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