If you’re in New York City or follow anyone on Instagram or TikTok, you’re probably already all too aware of the temperature situation. It’s New York Fashion Week, which means everyone remotely involved in the industry is running around the city, attending presentations, runway shows and parties, all while dealing with temperatures approaching 100ºC, equally high humidity and on and off. and then thunderstorms and thunderstorms. periods of blazing hot sunshine. We will certainly survive, but it is certainly not comfortable.
That said, everyone is on high alert when it comes to chic warm-weather outfits, scanning the crowds outside the shows for inspiration on what to wear to beat the heat. And while I normally don’t like to brag, I’m happy to do so now after seeing Sofia Richie Grainge wearing the perfect (albeit unexpected) item of clothing for every New Yorker’s current situation: a nightgown. Specifically, a Prada nightgown from the Italian brand’s spring ’23 catwalk collection, which she paired with a burgundy Hermès Kelly bag and matching velvet Mary-Jane flats. She also accessorized with chunky gold rings, black sunglasses and a classic silver timepiece. The caption on her photos of the look? “97 in NYC = Prada nightgown.”
While I unfortunately can’t quite afford Richie’s off-the-runway nightgown, the look certainly inspires me to get creative with my styling, put aside the normal dress rules and pick out items that feel comfortable in this weather – even as they are usually worn to bed. After all, if you have the right bag and shoes, everything will look chic. Scroll down to see Richie’s 97º outfit and shop the growing nightgown trend.