In the lead-up to New York Fashion Week, the city truly holds up to its reputation of never sleeping – at least where our CFDA designers are concerned.

Weeks of preparation for a runway show can put even the strongest spirit to the test. Juggling model casting, hair and makeup tests, fittings, runway lineup and last minute design changes makes us wonder – just how do they do it all, what drives them?

We asked designers behind some of the most highly-anticipated shows of the season: What is first thing I will do when NYFW is over?

Nicole Miller @nicolemiller

Anna Sui, @annasui

Becca McCharen-Tran, Chromat @chromat

LaQuan Smith, @laquansmith

Jeremy Scott, @jeremyscott

Mara Hoffman, @marahoffman

Gabriela Hearst, @gabrielahearst