The latest installment of New York Fashion Week possessed a quality that can separate good fashion weeks from great ones: diversity.
This was not the contrived kind, when brands will nod to inclusivity by inviting certain guests or casting certain models in their shows. It was more natural.
The people of various backgrounds in the crowds outside shows didn’t telegraph as one-offs. They looked as if they were meant to be there.
The breadth of heritages, ages and sensibilities in the streets meant there was no shortage of great outfits. Many brought to mind how New York is a place where, aesthetically, hip-hop meets pop, edgy intersects with traditional, and daytime business casual transitions into sleeker attire at night.
It’s not every fashion week that a single colour stands out, but this season in New York, red was embraced by spectators and brands alike.
Other wardrobe trends included many variations of navy pinstripe suiting, pleated skirts styled myriad ways and knit dresses with silhouettes that caught the eye.
Vibrant outfits spotted on the streets during New York Fashion Week. Photo: The New York Times
Sweet attire is toughened up by block-heel knee-high boots. Photo: The New York Times
Copper hair mixes with silver and gold jewellery. Photo: The New York Times
An outfit featuring wide-leg jeans. Photo: The New York Times
A standout knit dress that mixes red and white yarns for a candy-cane effect. Photo: The New York Times
A woman in pink walks down a street during New York Fashion Week. Photo: The New York Times
A vibrant outfit featuring an electic pairing of different pieces. Photo: The New York Times
An oversize bow tie paired with a jacket’s toile-esque print. Photo: The New York Times
A fun and flirty outfit featuring a short green skirt. Photo: The New York Times
Cars pass by an outfit featuring a leather jacket. Photo: The New York Times
A knit top and gold jewellery give this sandy suit a more casual vibe. Photo: The New York Times
A denim trench looking both cool and comfortable. Photo: The New York Times
A look full of texture, from the bouncy curls to the dress’s cobwebbed body and fringed skirt. Photo: The New York Times
