While elite fashion insiders flocked to the streets of New York this week to attend runway shows, presentations and after parties, the rest of the global fashion community joined in, too. They experienced the latest looks, front-row celebrities and backstage action, thanks to Twitter.

Fashionistas are flocking to discuss #NYFW

Fashion fans share their favorite looks and designers from New York Fashion Week.

Catch all of the New York Fashion Week action on Twitter.

Twitter was the best place to enjoy all of the #MetGala moments on Monday night.

New York Fashion Week is upon us, which means the latest looks from the hottest designers will soon be flowing through Twitter timelines and popping up in Vine videos.

Without passes to your favorite #NYFW show, Twitter and Vine are great ways to connect directly with designers, models, makeup artists and bloggers in real time. Whether you want to learn about staying stylish in sub-zero weather, ask questions, or just see what it’s like to be backstage, using Twitter and Vine will bring you closer to it all.

Go behind the scenes at New York Fashion Week with Tweets, photos and Vine videos.

Other-worldly hats, sky-high heels, daring designs and strapping tuxedos: We’re seeing them all come to life on Twitter as partygoers and scenemakers strut their stuff at the hautest of events of the year so far.

Just in the past week, the Kentucky Derby, Met Costume Institute Gala, San Francisco Ballet and Chanel have lit up Twitter as celebrities tweeted and vined their chic, punk, classic or otherwise memorable garb.

As the latest looks emerge during the upcoming New York Fashion Week, you’ll see them very close up on Twitter as designers, models and insiders make their way through the tents. As they tweet and share Vines from backstage or the front row, these live-tweets will bring the glamour closer to you. Find all the designers and many of the writers, models and stylists of #NYFW on our Fashion “Get Started” page.

Tuesday, Jan. 22; 10-11 p.m. EST After much clamoring from fans, Lauren Graham – the star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood – has joined Twitter as @TheLaurenGraham. She will be live-tweeting the season finale of @NBCParenthood on Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 10-11pm EST, providing behind the scenes commentary and chatting with fans about one of TV’s most popular shows. Till then, use #AskLauren to tweet her questions, which she’ll answer during the finale.