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24 Hours in New York With… Andrea Chong

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24 Hours in New York With… Andrea Chong

Top on the Instagram darling’s itinerary: The star-studded Michael Kors fall 2018 show

February 22, 2018

This was created by Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore for Michael Kors

Talk about a New York minute! Singapore’s very own Andrea Chong flew thousands of miles to the Big Apple and found herself immersed in the pulsating energy of New York Fashion Week. From speaking to Michael Kors about diversity to going on a food trail around the city, Chong recounts every moment in New York. See her visual diary above and read about her day below:

6:00AM I have very horrible jet lag whenever I travel to the US. I’m awake in the middle of the night because I get “stomach jet lag” (it’s lunch time in Singapore, after all!). But usually in Singapore, I don’t usually sleep beyond seven in the morning. I need at least five to six hours to feel afresh. My alarm’s your typical iPhone alarm. It’s nothing special. I’m a light sleeper, so any tune will wake me up just fine!

6:10AM The first thing I do when I wake up is check my emails and Instagram. I’m not exactly a coffee person—I’m more of a teh peng siu dai (iced milk tea, less sweet) person! Fish ball noodles from the hawker centre is my go-to breakfast option, but I guess it’ll be hard to find in New York…

Related article: New York Fashion Week: 10 Best Looks From Michael Kors FW18

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Serious jetlags giving way to sunrise moments in New York City! #dreainnyc

A post shared by Andrea Chong (@dreachong) on Feb 9, 2018 at 4:37pm PST

6:30AM When it comes to getting ready for the day, it takes me 15 minutes for makeup and another 20 minutes to do up hair. My approach to style is straightforward: I always put on outfits that are fuss-free—but classy! What I wear isn’t really dependent on my mood. But on days when I don’t have to shoot, I’m pretty much in off-duty staples such as t-shirts and denim shorts. I think I’m an efficient packer—I brought along five pairs of shoes for New York Fashion Week.

7:10AM New York’s traffic is notoriously bad, so I leave early just to make sure I won’t be late for my interview with Michael Kors. I also spritz on some Narciso Rodriguez perfume before heading out.

8:00AM I meet the designer himself! During our quick chat, Michael mentioned that the fall 2018 collection is all about celebrating diversity and women from all walks of life. I think that’s also what continues to excite me about fashion—that you don’t have to stick to a definitive style. Fashion is always evolving and it’s fun to try on different trends and silhouettes.

10:30AM And the show begins! I spot Bella Hadid wearing a piece from the Michael Kors x David Downton collaboration. Downton’s a British artist famous for his elegant fashion illustrations. Besides the beautiful clothes for every occasion, there were women of different ages, races and body shapes walking down the runway. I guess this is the magic of a fashion show: It is the amalgamation of everything, from the models to the music, celebrities to the photographers furiously snapping away. New York Fashion Week is definitely an experience!

Related article: The Coolest Pieces From Michael Kors SS18 To Shop In Singapore Now

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Photo: Andrea Chong

1:20PM If there are five people I’d like to have lunch with during New York Fashion Week, they would be Kim Kardashian, Alexander Wang (because he’s Kim’s friend), Michael Kors, Blake Lively (because she’s Michael’s muse), and Kaia Gerber! We can all have pizza and hang out at a rooftop bar with sweeping views of the city… just like the one I discovered above a hotel near the Grand Central Terminal.

2:30PM I’ve pencilled in a visit to the Michael Kors office to take a look at the outfits up-close. It’s definitely an eye-opening experience! Re-sees are essential because they let us get up-close and study all the details on the clothes, bags and accessories.

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Photo: Andrea Chong

7:00PM I go on a food trail around East 14th on 2nd Ave. My boyfriend and I chanced upon this area during a trip to New York two years ago, and we always hang around here whenever we get hungry! My recommendation? Start off with Artichoke Pizza, followed by The Halal Guys, then a pit-stop at Gong Cha (yup, you heard that right!), then Milk Bar for some Cereal Milk Ice Cream, and finally, Insomnia Cookies (a must have: Snickerdoodles!). If you have more space in your tummy, make Momofuku Ramen your last stop!

Related article: New York Fashion Week: 10 Best Looks From Michael Kors Spring 2018

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American Diner breakkie: Pancakes and Mac-N-Cheese! #dreainnyc

A post shared by Andrea Chong (@dreachong) on Feb 10, 2018 at 8:18pm PST

10:15PM I scroll through Facebook and Instagram for about 15 minutes to unwind before bedtime. Some of my bedtime grooming regimes include applying a clay mask twice a week. Right now, I’m alternating between Dior’s Hydralife range and Philosophy’s Purity Clay Mask.

12:35AM I settle into bed. I fall asleep easily, except when I obsess about work. Then I’ll stay up until I feel sleepy!

 

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24 Hours in New York With... Andrea Chong
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Andrea Chong Michael Kors New York

Fashion Week is always packed with appointments. I'm heading to a regional press dinner the evening before the Michael Kors show in this super-cute polka dotted set! Photo: Andrea Chong
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Andrea Chong Michael Kors New York

Stepping out and waiting for my Uber like… Photo: Andrea Chong
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Andrea Chong Michael Kors New York

It's an early start to the day of the Michael Kors show. A contemplative moment while getting ready in my room, perhaps? Photo: Andrea Chong
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Andrea Chong Michael Kors New York

For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, check out this really cute American diner chain called Big Daddy’s. Photo: Andrea Chong
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Andrea Chong Michael Kors New York

Arriving at Lincoln Center—don’t let the outfit fool you, it was freezing! Photo: Andrea Chong
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Andrea Chong Michael Kors New York

A Fashion Week essential I keep turning to: Black sock booties. Photo: Andrea Chong
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Andrea Chong Michael Kors New York

An 8am interview with Michael himself before his show! Photo: Andrea Chong
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Andrea Chong Michael Kors New York

Checking out the front-row shenanigans while waiting for the show to start. Is that Zendaya I see??? Photo: Andrea Chong
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Andrea Chong Michael Kors New York

Definitely one of my favourite looks from the Michael Kors fall 2018 collection—the multi-coloured, check-on-check combination made multiple appearances throughout the show. Photo: Andrea Chong
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Andrea Chong Michael Kors New York

Post-show and checking out rooftops overlooking NYC! This here is one of my favourites and it’s located on top of Pod 39, a hotel just a few blocks away from the famous Grand Central Terminal. Photo: Andrea Chong
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Andrea Chong Michael Kors New York

The only way to enjoy a rooftop view: Drinks and pizza! Photo: Andrea Chong
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Andrea Chong Michael Kors New York

I would wear this sweater with a black turtleneck underneath, a high-waisted black patent skirt to go over, and black or red booties. Photo: Andrea Chong
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Andrea Chong Michael Kors New York

A Michael Michael Kors dress I’m looking forward to wearing when it arrives in Singapore’s stores in the later half of this year! Photo: Andrea Chong
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