New York Fashion Week has come and gone, but I’m still thinking about what I saw on the street style scene. Although my job is quite literally to write about fashion, I can easily end up finding myself in a slump, completely lost with what to do with the sea of clothing in my closet. While attending fashion shows is a creative jolt within itself, the street style scene in NYC was exactly what I needed. Often on social media, things can feel unreachable. It all looks perfect on a screen, and the clothes can end up looking more like props than something worn. But with street style, it’s seeing the trends we talk about moving in action. Often, it’s not only influencers that are pictured but editors, writers, models, buyers, and more. You see people who may not have thousands of followers, but the way they combine comfort and trends to walk the streets seems like an art form.
It’s easy to trend-report based off of what you see online or on the runway, but seeing which trends translate well IRL help you decide what’s worth shopping. While I got to experience the street style scene, I noticed a slew of trends that kept popping up on the fashion set and I’ve shared them with you below.
There was no shortage of color on the New York streets during fashion week. I can often be a little afraid to play with color but the street style stars convinced me that sometimes you just need to make the jump for it, and it’ll look good in the end.
From relaxed trousers to ties, I saw a lot of menswear pieces on fashion show goers. I thought I’d let go of ties after my Avril Lavigne phase, but I think I’m ready to give the accessory another go in a more sleek and elevated ensemble
Instead of solid puffers, many incroporated the quilted trend in their outerwear of choice.
Platforms may not be the safest choice to run around New York City in, but that didn’t stop showgoers from pulling out their most risky shoes.
Maxi hemlines were spotted heavily not only on the street style set but also on the runways this season. The midi length has reigned supreme for quite some time, but with minis and maxis leading the trend right now, fashion is currently facing the “all or none” ruling.
Whether it was shearling bucket hats, balaclavas, or earmuffs, many resorted to different forms headgear to keep themselves warm and stylish facing the NYC cold.
New Yorkers are known for schlepping things around in many bags, so why not forego tiny bags and opt for a large carryall that’ll fit everything you need? Many seemed to agree, as big totes and slouchy shoulder bags were the popular handbag of choice.
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