New York's A/W '24 Fashion Week has officially concluded and my mood board is once again brimming with styling inspiration—albeit for outfits a long way off yet. Outside of the runway shows that saw the country's best fashion names showcase wardrobe-altering designs for next winter, the city's chicest put on a mesmerising display of their own with looks that we don't have to wait for, but can actually start wearing now. Fitted out in the freshest trends as well as some undeniably classic pieces, New York Fashion Week's street style set exceeded the high expectations that we continue to hold them to.
Below, I've chronicled seven of my favourite trends spotted on the streets of New York this fashion week. Read on to discover the sharpest street style ideas straight from the Big Apple that I'm fully planning on making a thing here in London, too.
7 CHIC STREET STYLE TRENDS STRAIGHT FROM NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
1. BELTED OUTERWEAR
Style Notes: To avoid being swamped by oversized coats or longline blazers, the fashion set adopted a clever accessorising trick that made cinched waists and statement silhouettes a thing again. Wearing their belts over their coats and jackets, showgoers added a thoughtful layer to their front row looks whilst streamlining them in the process.
SHOP THE TREND:
This elegant coat will elevate any casual transeasonal outfit.
The slickest way to create shape.
This light grey shade styles so well with soft peaches or light creams.
No wardrobe should be without a classic black belt.
2. HAUTE HOSIERY
Style Notes: Instead of layering on the necklaces or stacking up their rings, New York's most stylish turned to their hosiery for high-impact accessorising this February. Opting for lace-embellished, printed and opaque designs, this functional trend was a showgoer favourite.
SHOP THE TREND:
Fishnet tights are back for this winter-to-spring transition.
I'm going all in on the leopard-print trend this season.
A decorated pair of tights is the easiest way to reawaken your skirt collection.
3. TOP-HANDLE BAGS
Style Notes: Renouncing oversized, statement bags this season, New York's fashion crowd opted for elegant and compact top-handle styles to see them through. With a naturally neat silhouette, these modest bags impart a stylish edge that will complement just about any look.
SHOP THE TREND:
This compact black bag is every fashion person's favourite.
With an attachable shoulder strap, this handbag is ideal for all-day wear.
I'm banking this before it sells out again.
4. HOURGLASS BLAZERS
Style Notes: Whilst boxy blazers ruled the streets for so many seasons, New York Fashion Week street stylers experimented with a new-season silhouette en masse this time. Styling them with wide-leg trousers and tailored skirts, the hourglass blazer silhouette is just as easy to wear as the boxy shape we've been wearing for years.
SHOP THE TREND:
Style with baggy jeans or wear with stirrup leggings.
The oversized buttons complement the dramatic feel of this sculptural blazer.
This also comes in light beige.
5. MATCHING SKIRT SETS
Style Notes: For any fashion editor, getting through the shows gracefully is about making smart, tactical decisions. Whether it's keeping to a minute-by-minute schedule or opting for a one-and-done matching suit set, every decision matters. That's why fashion crowds continue to choose elegant skirt sets to cut their decision-making in half during Fashion Month.
SHOP THE TREND:
Style with the matching skirt or wear with straight-leg jeans.
Grey, pleated miniskirts are having a major moment this season.
Eveningwear has never looked so comfortable.
Style with tights and kitten heels or wear with bare legs and ballet flats.
6. ANIMAL PRINT
Style Notes: This NYFW, the concrete jungle started to look an awful lot like a real one, as animal-print-embellished showgoers took to the streets like a pack. Styling leopard, cow and zebra, the style set embraced the new season's animal mania with open arms.
SHOP THE TREND:
This leopard coat is at the top of my spring wish list.
Style with jeans or wear with a black mini.
Cow-print, but make it directional.
7. WHITE JEANS
Style Notes: For a softer, lighter take on denim styling, the fashion set gravitated towards bright white jeans during the week. Wearing theirs with black jackets and sleek accessories, this fresh spring trend is an easy way to add some dimension to a casual look.
SHOP THE TREND:
These high-rise jeans also come in three other shades.
Do it like the New Yorkers and wear with a black jacket and black boots.
Baggy jeans are comfortable enough to wear all day.
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