The dust has settled on New York Fashion Style A/W '24, and our inspiration boards are overflowing once more. While the runway showcased wardrobe-altering designs for next winter from the country's top fashion houses, the true magic happened right outside. New York's trendsetters delivered a mesmerizing display of street style – looks we can all embrace right now, not months down the line.
New York's street style set lived up to its well-deserved reputation, exceeding expectations with a blend of fresh trends and timeless pieces. Here, we've compiled seven of our favorite trends spotted on the streets of the Big Apple during Fashion Week. Get ready to discover the sharpest street-style ideas straight from New York City!
7 Chic Street Style Trends Straight from New York Fashion Style Week
1. Belted Outerwear: Cinching Your Silhouette
watchingnewyork | Instagram | This season, fashionistas opt for defined waists and statement silhouettes over oversized coats.
Oversized coats and longline blazers are great, but this season, the fashion crowd adopted a clever trick to bring back defined waists and statement silhouettes. They cinched their outerwear – coats and blazers alike – with belts. This simple addition transformed their front-row looks, adding a thoughtful layer and streamlining their outfits at the same time. Imagine a tailored double-faced wool coat cinched with a statement belt – chic and effortlessly stylish.
2. Haute Hosiery: Tights Take Center Stage
Forget layering on necklaces or stacking rings – New York's most stylish opted for statement hosiery to elevate their looks this February. Lace-embellished, printed, and opaque tights were a showgoer favorite, proving that hosiery can be both functional and fashionable.
3. Top-Handle Bags: A Touch of Elegance
Move over, oversized totes! This season, New York's fashion elite embraced elegance and practicality with compact top-handle bags. The naturally neat silhouette of these bags adds a stylish edge and complements any outfit.
molmauni | Instagram | Boxy blazers reign supreme on the streets during New York Fashion Week.
4. Hourglass Blazers: A Flattering New Silhouette
Boxy blazers have dominated the streets for several seasons, but New York Fashion Style Week saw a shift towards a new silhouette: the hourglass blazer. Worn with wide-leg trousers or tailored skirts, the hourglass blazer offers the same ease of wear as the boxy one, but with a more flattering cut.
5. Matching Skirt Sets: Effortless Chic
For busy fashion editors navigating a jam-packed schedule during Fashion Month, smart outfit choices are key. Matching skirt sets are a perfect example – a one-and-done outfit that cuts decision-making time in half while still looking effortlessly chic.
6. Animal Print: The Wild Side of New York Fashion Style
New York City is a concrete jungle, but during Fashion Week, the streets transformed into a real one – thanks to the abundance of animal prints. From leopard and cow to zebra, the fashion set embraced the new season's animal mania with open arms.
7. White Jeans: A Springtime Essential
newyorkgirlstyle | Instagram | Fashion Week's fresh twist: bright white jeans.
The fashion crowd gravitated towards bright white jeans for a lighter and fresher take on denim during Fashion Week. Paired with black jackets and sleek accessories, this clean and crisp trend is an easy way to add a touch of spring to any casual look.
Summary
New York Fashion Week street style never disappoints. This season gave us a perfect blend of timeless pieces and fresh trends, inspiring us to elevate our wardrobes. From the sophisticated elegance of belted outerwear and top-handle bags to the playful touch of animal prints and white jeans, these trends are sure to dominate the streets of London – and beyond – in the coming months. So, get ready to embrace a touch of New York City style in your next outfit!
