If you're in New York City right now, then you might have noticed how there are many more beautiful people than usual walking up and down the sidewalks of SoHo and lounging in hotel lobbies. This is because on Thursday begins the weeklong (Thursday-Thursday) semiannual New York Fashion Week, which not only takes over all of Bryant Park with tents to house the runways, but also the spirit of the city as the money rolls in.

Typically, runway shows are limited to the industry: photographers, press and buyers. But with every fashion week comes more and more opportunities to buy your way in, and we've got three sure ways to reserve your spot in the audience, while celebrities and models swarm around you.

Three ways to get tickets to the runway shows at New York Fashion Week, after the jump