New York Fashion Week is one of the top fashion events for spotting wearable trends. The New York woman is dynamic—she has a career and is involved in various social projects, and her lifestyle is reflected in her style choices. She opts for timeless and practical looks but isn’t afraid to experiment with new shapes and cuts. In New York, outfits are versatile enough to take you from the office straight to dinner without needing a wardrobe change. It’s all about looks that work day to night. Keep reading for a curated list of the standout New York Fashion Trends for AW24 from brands like Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Proenza Schouler, Marc Jacobs, Brandon Maxwell, Ulla Johnson, Sandy Liang, Khaite, and more.
Leggings Are Back
We’ve already dedicated an entire article to how Instagram fashionistas are rocking leggings this spring. According to the collections from Sandy Lang, Bevza, Altuzarra, and Sonia Rykiel, leggings are set to stay hot through the fall.
Checks, Yet Again
If you invested in a checked pair of trousers or a coat last winter, keep them close at hand in your wardrobe. Fashion designers like Thom Browne, Helmut Lang, Michael Kors, and Marc Jacobs have reserved a special spot for checks in their collections. After all, checks are classic, carry heritage, and scream winter.
Leather
We’ve been embracing leather jackets, skirts, dresses, and trousers for several seasons now, and our love affair with this timeless material shows no sign of fading for Fall/Winter 2024. Fashion houses like Coach, Michael Kors, Ludovic de Saint Sernin, and Khaite are championing leather jackets with bold pilot and motorcycle influences. Yet, leather is also taking on a more refined role, adding a touch of sophistication to ultra-feminine looks as seen in the collections of Ulla Johnson, Gabriela Hearst, Tory Burch, and Retrofête.
Ikea Blue
Expect to see some colour repeats for Fall/Winter 2024. If you’ve been shopping for colours like grey, beige, off-white, black, brown and pink, you’re on the right track. But what emerged from Tory Burch’s runway was a strong and vibrant blue, which we’re dubbing “Ikea blue” (think of the Ikea bag). This shade will break the monotony of grey, beige, and brown. Although not part of New York Fashion Week AW24, the French brand Patou also showcased this blue in its collection.
Get a Pair of Gloves
Fashion brands like Khaite, Altuzarra, Kobi Halperin, and Alejandra Alonso Rojas introduced long gloves made of leather or cashmere. But the twist here is that gloves are part of the outfit, not just an accessory. It’s worth learning about the etiquette of wearing gloves in your day-to-day. This article here offers an easy guideline.
Try a Retro Look
We saw many looks inspired by the ’80s and fewer by the 2000s. However, fashion brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Sandy Lang, Michael Kors, and Kobi Halperin presented a style reminiscent of the ’60s, evoking memories of Twiggy and Audrey Hepburn. Go-go boots, A-line dresses, minis, short hair, and big sunglasses are some keywords for this trend.
Long Coats
Fluffy coats remain relevant, and the trench coat style will be on top. We’ll also see hunting coats and capes. But what they all have in common is their length; besides being voluminous, these coats are long, reaching down to the ankle. This trend was visible on the runways of Brandon Maxwell, Bevza, Coach, and Jason Wu.
Ladylike
Instead of dressing women in masculine suits, designers have surrendered to the femininity of skirt suits. Tory Burch, Sandy Laing, Michael Kors, and Bevza presented looks that are both super elegant and sexy. The novelty lies in the length of the skirts, either four fingers above or right at the knee.
Golden Times
Gold gains even more momentum this Fall/Winter 2024, with nearly all designers showcasing at least one gold look in their collections. We’ve selected for you a simple and modern dress from Proenza Schouler, something surreal from Gabriela Hearst, as well as pieces from Ulla Johnson and AKNVAS.
Leopard Print
Did you read our article on the Mob Wife trend? That explains why leopard print will be present this spring and into the next fall/winter. Michael Kors and Batsheva showcased animal print at New York Fashion Week, but French brands like Balenciaga, AZ Factory, and Alaïa also embraced the animal glamour.
In Short
And this is New York Fashion Trends AW24. With this information, we hope you can continue to build a sustainable and timeless wardrobe, where every piece complements the other. In terms of colours, volumes, and cuts, many elements from past years will still be relevant. The novelties include leggings, shorter skirts, and the striking Ikea blue. Happy AW24!
Images courtesy Proenza Schouler, Marc Jacobs, Brandon Maxwell, Tory Burch, Tommy Hilfiger, Ulla Johnson, AKNVAS, Thom Browne, Sandy Liang, Khaite, Sonia Rykiel, Ludovic de Saint Sernin, Michael Kors, Patou, Retrofete, Helmut Lang, Altuzarra, Batsheva, Bevza, Coach 1941, Gabriela Hearst, Jason Wu and Alejandra Alonso Rojas