New York’s February 2024 Fashion Week has officially concluded and my moodboard is once again brimming with new-season styling inspiration. Outside of the runway shows that saw the country’s best fashion houses showcase wardrobe-altering designs for autumn/winter 2024, the city’s chicest put on a mesmerising display of their own with looks that we don’t have to wait six months 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 have chronicled seven of my favourite trends spotted in the streets of New York this fashion week. Read on to discover the sharpest street style ideas straight from New York that I’m fully planning on making a thing here in London, too.
7 CHIC STREET STYLE TRENDS TO TRY STRAIGHT FROM NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
1. BELTED OUTERWEAR
Not letting their oversized coats or longline blazers swamp them this season, the fashion set took to a clever accessorising trick that ensured cinched waists and statement silhouettes. Wearing their belts over their coats and jackets, showgoers added a thoughtful layer to their front row looks, whilst streamlining their looks.
SHOP THE TREND
COS
Tailored Double-Faced Wool Coat
This elegant coat will elevate any casual transeasonal outfit.
COS
Knotted Leather Waist Belt
The slickest way to elevate an outfit.
Good American
Good American Ponte Maxi Coat
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
Instead of layering on the necklaces or stacking on rings, New York’s most stylish turned to their hosiery draw for high impact accessories this February. Opting for lace embellished, printed and opaque designs, this functional trend was a showgoers favourite.
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SHOP THE TREND
Calzedonia
Micronet Tights
Fishnet tights are back for this winter to spring transition.
Wolford
Josey 20 Denier Leopard-Print Tights
I’m going all in on the leopard print trend this season.
Sheertex
Latticed Semi-Opaque Rip-Resist Tights
A decorated pair of tights is the easiest way to reawaken your skirt collection.
3. TOP-HANDLE BAG
Renouncing oversized statement bags this season, New York’s fashion crowd opted for elegant and compact top-handle bags to see them through. With a naturally neat silhouette, the modest bad imparts a stylish edge that will compliment just about any look.
SHOP THE TREND
DeMellier
The Midi Montreal
This compact black bag is every fashion person’s favourite.
Elleme
Baozi Grained-Leather Cross-Body Bag
With an attachable shoulder strap, this handbag is ideal for all-day styling.
Toteme
T-Lock Leather Shoulder Bag
I’m banking this before it sells out again.
4. HOURGLASS BLAZERS
Whilst boxy blazers ruled the streets for so many seasons, Fashion Week street stylers experimented with a new-season silhouette en mass this time. Styling with wide leg trousers and tailored skirts, the hourglass blazer silhouette is just as easy to style as the boxy ones we’ve been wearing for years..
SHOP THE TREND
Aligne
Mariah Curved Sleeve Hourglass Blazer
Style with baggy jeans or wear with stirrup leggings.
Cult Gaia
Aydi Embellished Woven Blazer
The oversized buttons compliment that dramatic feel of the sculptural blazer.
Ganni
Black Fitted Drapey Melange Blazer
This also comes in light beige.
5. MATCHING SKIRT SET
For any fashion editor, getting through Fashion Week with grace is about making some 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 Week.
SHOP THE TREND
Mango
Cropped Jacket with Pockets
Style with the matching skirt or wear with straight let jeans.
Grey pleated mini skirts are having a major moment this season.
Altuzarra
Welles Sequin-Embellished Knitted Cardigan
Evening wear has never looked so comfortable.
Altuzarra
Carlson Sequined Stretch-Knit Midi Skirt
Style with tights and kitten heel or wear with bare legs and ballet flats.
6. ANIMAL PRINT
This Fashion Week the concrete jungle started too look an awful lot like a real one, as animal-print-embellished showgoers took to the streets en mass. Styling leopard, cow and zebra across the weekend, the style set embraced the new season animal print trend with open arms.
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SHOP THE TREND
RIXO
Bohemia Leopard Coat
This leopard coat is at the top of my spring wishlist.
Rejina Pyo
Pillar Boots Calfhair Print Brown
Style with jeans or were with a black mini.
Acne Studios
Distortion Small Calf Hair Crossbody Bag
7. WHITE JEANS
For a softer, lighter take on denim styling, the fashion set gravitated toward bright white jeans this week. Wearing theirs with black jackets and sleek accessories, this fresh spring trend is an easy way to add some dimension into a casual look.
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SHOP THE TREND
Reformation
Wilder High Rise Wide Leg Jeans
These high rise jeans also come in three other shades.
Weekday
Arrow Low Straight Jeans
Do it like the New Yorkers and wear with a black jacket and black boots.
Baggy jeans are comfortable enough to want to wear all day.