
@Alice_Olivia There’s no debating that Alice + Olivia’s Stacey Bendet is a force to be reckoned with, and her often-updated instagram showcases the breadth of her interests. From Hamptons excursions to cupcake posts and outfit snaps, follow this mogul throughout her day to day adventures.

@Donnakarandkny Donna Karan is an industry legend and her celeb-studded feed reflects her omnipotent presence in New York City. Expect lots of behind the scene and in the studio sneak peeks and sketches from DKNY PR girl.

@jennikayne This LA-based designers feed is full of photos that inspire her bohemian-chic aesthetic, including shots of growing family, her retail spaces, and plenty of peeks of the covetable D'Orsay Flats

@marcjacobsintl If you already didn't know how many people around the world wear Marc's gear you can now find out with this stream of street style pics from around the globe.

@officialrodarte From baby pics to nature photography to glossy editorials, the Mulleavy's instagram feed is just as quirky and whimsical as their work itself.

@oscarprgirl Erika Bearman is the master of social media and has the following to prove it. Expect lots of outfit posts and the occasional glimpse of the elusive Oscar.

@proenzaschouler Detail shots of lux materials add to the allure of this design duo's masterful creations and PS1 bags in every color never fail to make us salivate.

@thakoonp the New York designer posts daily from his lofty studio, including behind the scenes from shoots, press clippings and lots of shots of their adorable canine mascot Stevie

@toryburch is the lifestyle brand personified. This colorful feed is full of photos of the family, interiors, breathtaking scenery and sneak peeks of textiles.
If you’re anything like us, checking your Instagram feed has become a crucial part of your daily routine, and now that New York Fashion Week is here things in the Insta-universe are about to get even more exciting. Designers have been working for months on the collections that will make their debut in the coming week, and many of them have been sending out lots of teasers into the social sphere. From fabric swatches and sketches to model castings and good old fashioned food porn, we’re sharing our list of New York designers to follow for the digital version of a backstage pass. – Shannon Davenport