I’m always intrigued to see which trends are happening on the ground in NYC. I’m a former New Yorker and currently live in L.A. but visit every chance I get, and the fashion never disappoints. I consider NYC to be the testing ground for breaking trends and the first place I often spot the pieces that will be considered must-buy staples next season. So, what are the pieces that are absolutely everywhere on the streets of NYC right now?
Right now, New Yorkers are focused on updated proportions above all else. Belt widths are shrinking, denim silhouettes are continuing to relax, and skirt hems are rising. There is also a major throwback momentum in fashion that is being adopted by the NYC fashion set. Nineties-inspired tube tops are a wardrobe mainstay and Y2K bags are officially back, without question. Ahead are the six cool NYC summer trends to have on your radar now.
In NYC, tube tops are all but replacing your standard tee or tank. They’re also being styled in a similar way to a T-shirt with outfits involving trousers, sneakers, and baseball caps.
Micro miniskirts are a trend we’ve been talking about at length, but I’m here to confirm that they are absolutely everywhere in New York at the moment. Just look to NYC-based Who What Wear editor Eliza Huber, snapped here in a safety pin-adorned version, for proof.
I’ve only started to see the rise of micro belts on Instagram, but naturally, New Yorkers are ahead of the curve and are already wearing them on repeat. Just add a ribbed tank top and cream jeans to tap into the NYC aesthetic.
While blue jeans will always be a core wardrobe staple, the It jeans in NYC right now are relaxed white jeans. I’ve always found white jeans a challenge to wear but think that the looser fit instantly makes them more approachable. Consider these to be a summer staple.
Sleek leather flats are more of a staple than a trend but they’re certainly having a moment right now. This is most clear looking at the rise of Hermès Oran slides—a classic shoe that is suddenly in huge demand and all over the streets of SoHo.
It seems like there are no throwback fashion pieces that the style set can resist right now, and that includes Y2K bags. The most notable? Balenciaga’s Cagole bag, which was by far the bag I spotted most in NYC.
