Can’t attend Paris Fashion Week? Follow these Instagram accounts for a front-row view

Paris may be last in the main fashion calendar but it’s certainly not least. The highly anticipated final event in the seasonal womenswear schedule sees the world’s foremost fashion journalists, editors, buyers and celebrities descend on the city to discover what we’ll be wearing later this year.

Though these hot tickets are reserved for a select few, social media sites like Instagram have opened up possibilities for unprecedented access to this once closed world.

From models to designers, bloggers and photographers, these are the key accounts to follow during Parish Fashion Week to make sure you keep up-to-date on the latest news straight from the catwalk.

Kendall Jenner, @kendalljenner

49.1 million followers

The 20-year old fashion model has been working for most of her life; first as a reality star on Keeping up with the Kardashians and now as a supermodel for the likes of Chanel, Topshop and Balmain.

To celebrate Instagram’s fifth anniversary in 2015, the company revealed its five most popular posts ever. Kendall, who posted a picture of her hair arranged in the shape of hearts, beat out her sister Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s wedding day shot with over 3.1 million likes.

Olivier Rousteing @olivier_rousteing

2.4 million followers

The French fashion designer and creative director of Balmain, Olivier Rousteing, has one of the most active Instagram accounts in the fashion industry. It is no wonder then, that he has amassed over 2.4 million followers. Rousteing’s social media account gives an inside look at his life, on and off the catwalk, with images ranging from his hotly-anticipated collections to partying with the Kardashians.

Caroline de Maigret, @carolinedemaigret

404k followers
40-year-old model-turned-muse, Caroline de Maigret, is a woman of many talents. The French music producer, author and Chanel muse has an effortless approach to style. With friends like Alexa Chung and Anna Wintour, she captivates her Instagram followers with images of her très chic life in Paris.

Lanvin, @lanvinofficial

2.1 million followers

After 14 years at the helm of Lanvin as Artistic Director, Alber Elbaz parted ways with the fashion brand last October. All eyes will therefore be on their upcoming Autumn-Winter 2016 collection, as an indication of where the company is heading. With 2.1 million followers, their Instagram account is updated regularly with shots from the catwalk and their latest clothing collections.

Adam Katz Sinding, @le21eme

442k followers
One of the most influential photojournalists on social media, Adam Katz Sinding’s account is a key one to follow to keep up with Paris Fashion Week. His Instagram handle @le21eme, or ‘The 21st’, references an imagined extension of the 20 districts of Paris. This 21st district represents life beyond the French city. Hailing itself as anything but a street style blog, le21eme looks to provide a unique perspective on this area of fashion photography.

Eva Chen, @evachen212

556k followers
Eva Chen’s history as Editor-in-Chief at Lucky Magazine, Beauty Editor at Teen Vogue and now Head of Fashion Partnerships at Instagram, has made her the ultimate influencer. Not just for Paris Fashion Week, this Instagram account provides an inside look at the life of a social media guru. Chen inherently understands the perfect balance between shots of the catwalk, photographs of designer products and more personal pictures of her and her daughter Ren enjoying a very fashionable life.

Balenciaga, @balenciaga

1.6 million followers

Balenciaga recently announced Demna Gvasalia as their new Creative Director, replacing Alexander Wang. The Georgian designer, who founded Paris-based collective label Vetements, will show his first collection this Paris Fashion Week. The Balenciaga Instagram account will no doubt document his first show for its fashion followers in their usual polished and editorial style.

Kenza Sadoun-El Glaoui, @kenzasmg

101k followers

One of France’s top fashion-lifestyle bloggers, Kenza Sadoun-El Glaoui, has already been to London’s Fashion Week this year and will no doubt be present at the side of the catwalk for the upcoming Paris Fashion Week. The Paris native writes on her popular blog, La Revue de Kenza, regularly and inherited her interest in fashion from her mother; an ex-model at Elite who set up advertising agency Première Heure (First Hour), and became a fashion photographer.

Gigi Hadid, @gigihadid

13.4 million followers

Gigi Hadid is fast becoming one of the world’s most famous models and her Instagram account is evidence of this. With over 13 million followers, Hadid has climbed to the top of the modeling ladder in what seems like no time at all. Present in nearly all the biggest shows, she recently encountered a high profile wardrobe malfunction on the catwalk in Milan, taking it in her stride and later tweeting about it. With a slew of famous friends and designers Hadid’s account is a must to if you want to feel part of fashion’s inner circle.

Tommy Ton, @tommyton

280k followers
Tommy Ton is a, now legendary, street style photographer. Having started out capturing fashion on his former blog, Jak & Jil, the Canadian had stints on Style.com and GQ.com. He has now established his own site - TommyTon.com. His Instagram account, with 280k followers and counting, is one of the industry’s most polished, with a range of pictures documenting the latest collections and street style trends.

Valentino —

Ridiculously good-looking models Derek Zoolander and Hansel -- sorry, actors Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson -- made an exclusive appearance at Valentino. The stunt became the most talked-about part of the week.

Chanel —

At Chanel, models stopped for a drink at Brasserie Gabrielle, the elaborate set made to look like an elegant Parisian restaurant.

Rick Owens —

Models may have worn gold and silver leaf on their faces, but the clothes at Rick Owens stuck to a neutral palette of brown, black and gray. The collection was originally inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's Mayan-influenced Hollyhock House in Los Angeles.

Alexander McQueen —

The beautiful clothes shown at Alexander McQueen evoked flowers in bloom, fading, and in decay.

Maison Margiela —

Hunched models crept and scuttled across the runway at the highly theatrical show, which has received glowing reviews. The show marked John Galliano's first ready-to-wear collection since the anti-Semetic scandal that saw him fired from his post at Dior four years ago.

Stella McCartney —

Stella McCartney's cruelty-free mandate didn't stop her from showing this luxe faux fur coat.

Iris van Herpen —

The avant-garde collection was inspired by terraformation -- the modification of another planet's biosphere to resemble our own.

Yohji Yamamoto —

Pieces from this collection were meant to look as though they were still under construction. (This is one of the more literal interpretations.)

Vivienne Westwood —

Women (including actress Paz de la Huerta) wore tailored jackets while men wore dresses at Vivienne Westwood.

Dries Van Noten —

This season's eclectic collection was a tribute to fashionable women the designer has admired over the years, from British singer Jane Birkin to the late style icon Isabella Blow.

Christian Dior —

These lucite-heeled, candy-apple red, thigh-high, patent-leather boots were more high fashion than fetish.

Kenzo —

The backdrop at Kenzo was a series of massive holographic columns on wheels that moved around the runway.

Rochas —

To celebrate Rochas' 90th anniversary, designer Alessandro Dell'Acqua reinterpreted a 1934 collection by the house's founder.

Givenchy —

Riccardo Tisci brought facial piercings to a new level with this collection, which aimed to blend Victorian and Mexican-American chola style.

Lanvin —

It was another big anniversary at Lanvin, which turns 125 this year. Designer Albert Elbaz combined the brand's luxe heritage (an exhibition dedicated to founder Jeanne Lanvin is on view at Paris' Palais Galliera) with his own Moroccan roots.

Chloé —

Seventies bohemian was the theme at Chloé, as reinforced by the show's Fleetwood Mac-heavy soundtrack.

Céline —

This collection was designer Phoebe Philo's version of glamor, femininity and sensuality.

Isabel Marant —

This season, the French favorite showed both frilly mini skirts and tight high-waisted trousers.

Balenciaga —

Designer Alexander Wang was inspired by house founder Cristóbal Balenciaga's original clients: the society women of the 1950's and 1960's.

Comme des Garçons —

Rei Kawakubo's show, titled "Ceremony of Seperation," conveyed a sense of isolation and loss.

Balmain —

Olivier Rousteing took his cues from the glamorous Parisians of the 1970's. The all-star model lineup included Jourdan Dunn, Karlie Kloss, Joan Smalls and Kendall Jenner.

Saint Laurent —

Hedi Slimane showed another rock 'n' roll collection heavy on mini dresses, sharp-shouldered blazers, leather, and black.

Jacquemus —

Simon Porte Jacquemus is up for the LVMH Prize for young designers. This season, his designs seemed more conceptual than commercial, and some models walked with face paint inspired by German photographer Sebastian Bieniek.

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