At New York Fashion Week, it seemed as if the unusually cold weather leading up to the event had offered inspiration to many in attendance. On the streets and at the shows, which ended Monday (Feb 16), various outfits showcased approaches to dressing strikingly and warmly at once.
Sometimes, that balance was achieved with one garment: a big statement coat.
Other ensembles were topped with cropped jackets, which allowed better glimpses at the wintry layers worn beneath. Topping heads were beanies, as well as more fanciful accessories: berets, pillbox hats and trapper caps among them.
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Off and on the runways, knitwear was a focal point. At the Zankov show, models wore stacked sweaters of different sleeve lengths and, like many people in the crowds, sweaters tied around the waist.
That styling evoked attire on the runways at Tory Burch and Ralph Lauren, where belts were used to alter the silhouettes of dresses and skirts.
The cinched look also appeared on the runway at Calvin Klein, in the form of a particularly sumptuous overcoat – the kind that would make heads turn on the street. – ©2026 The New York Times Company
This article originally appeared in The New York Times.
Hot street looks at the Autumn/Winter 2026 New York Fashion Week
After walking in the Coach show, models bundled up in roomy coats that went well with their big runway hair during New York Fashion Week. Photo: The New York Times
A large winter hat is featured in an outfit during New York Fashion Week. Photo: The New York Times
A winter hat from Prada is featured in an outfit during New York Fashion Week. Photo: The New York Times
Layers are featured in a look during New York Fashion Week. Photo: The New York Times
A thin leather strap nips in the actor Dominic Sessa’s jacket at the Calvin Klein show during New York Fashion Week. Photo: The New York Times
Layers are featured in two outfits during New York Fashion Week. Photo: The New York Times
Layers are featured in an outfit during New York Fashion Week. Photo: The New York Times
A cropped jacket is featured in a look during New York Fashion Week. Photo: The New York Times
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**EMBARGO: No electronic distribution, Web posting or street sales before THURSDAY 5:01 A.M. ET FEB. 19, 2026. No exceptions for any reasons. EMBARGO set by source.** A cropped jacket is featured in a look during New York Fashion Week in February 2026. (Simbarashe Cha/The New York Times)
