New York Street Style Is Elite—7 Fresh Trends I’m Taking Back to London

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.

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.

NYFW STREET STYLE

NYFW STREET STYLE

NYFW STREET STYLE

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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.

New York Fashion Week Street Style

New york fashion week street style

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New York Fashion Week Street Style

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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.

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE

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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.

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE

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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.

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE

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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.

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NEW YORK FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE

new york fashion week street style

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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.

NEW YORK FASHION WEEN STREET STYLE

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New york fashion week street style

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new york fashion week street style

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