Fashion Week – the showpiece of the industry calendar – is a time of great chaos. To outsiders, a constant stream of glamour ensues; runways, fancy parties, pretty people, champagne.

But any hardworking fashion journalist will tell you about the jam-packed schedules, the stress of getting to and from shows, the pressure to file multiple stories in a day full of events, and the very real mental anguish associated with what to wear. I’d like to tell you differently, but truthfully when it comes to sartorial matters, what an editor of a fashion masthead wears to an industry event, well, matters – and you can pull your hair out pulling last-minute looks. Will this be warm enough? Will this be flattering enough? Does it match the vibe of designer showing? Do I like it?

Last week I decided that the best way to silence the mind noise and curb my outfit anxiety was to start with a really great statement bag, and then build my look around that. Enter, the Valentino Garavani One Stud Bag.

The distinctive, timeless envelope silhouette went with everything and went with me everywhere, its gold metal hardware keeping any garment pairing elevated and elegant. The lambskin Nappa leather means the bag really holds its shape no matter what you put inside it, and I wore mine every which way: as a clutch, a crossbody, a swing bag and with the chain doubled.

DAY 1: I wanted to arrive in Australian labels – it is Afterpay Australian Fashion Week after all. I paired the Ellsworth cut-out bodysuit from Camilla & Marc and a pair of wide-legged Tate trousers from Aje with my Valentino Garavani One Stud in yellow. I added an Aje X Local Supply Cat Eye Sunglasses a pair of Pearl Octopussy Les Grand recycled silver and gold-plated crystal hoop earrings. (The latter is…