With the latest edition New York Fashion Week officially upon us, all eyes are on the catwalk for the trends we'll be wearing come Spring/Summer 2026 (and if you want to know all about what to wear now, see our Autumn/Winter 2025 trend report).
But another great source of sartorial inspiration can be found a tiny bit further afield... On the streets, to be precise.
As usual, celebrities, editors, models, influencers and all manner of industry insiders have descended on the Big Apple this week to view the shows, and naturally, they've brought out their finest looks for the occasion. The best part? They're wearing pieces and trends that you can actually shop and copy immediately—and trust me: you'll definitely want to.
From casual preppy looks to ensembles that nail the elegant, polished aesthetic that New York women are best-known for, these are all of the best street style looks we've spotted between the shows so far.
New York Fashion Week Street Style Spring/Summer 2026: The Best Looks So Far
You can't go wrong with dark jeans and a white shirt, but the XXL bow detail and gold chain belt are what elevates this look to Fashion Week-worthy.
I love the high-low combination of a white tee and distressed leather jacket paired with a statement skirt and gold heels.
We've heard of the skirt over trousers trend, but this stylish show-goer is debuting a new look entirely: a midi skirt over a gown. Chic.
The ultimate easy, breezy, boho vibes, courtesy of a flowing lace-trim dress and knee-high boots.
Leandra Medine is the queen of zhuzh-ing up a simple outfit with unexpected accessories.
I love the bright pop of yellow shoes against this street style star's minimal black dress, tote and sunglasses.
Longline suede shorts are the perfect between-seasons piece, beautifully styled here with a camel knit and denim shirt.
Shirt dresses aren't just for summer, as proven by this smart look that's brought into the new season with black leather accessories.
Head-to-toe black is a New York Fashion Week go-to, but the bubble skirt and scuba shoes bring the look up a few notches.
Another white shirt dress (told you they were having a moment!), but this time layered up for autumn with a chunky knitted vest and knee-high leather boots.
You can't beat a dark denim co-ord for effortlessly stylish vibes.
You don't have to say goodbye to your trusty warm-weather tank top quite yet... Just pair it with a long leather skirt and suede shoes for a seasonal update.
Evidently, the fashion world's infatuation with oversize tailoring isn't going anywhere—and with good reason. A slouchy pinstripe suit is the easiest throw-on-and-go outfit that can be dressed up or down depending on the accessories.
Sporty funnel-neck jackets are everywhere right now, but I love how this show-goer has styled hers with an elegant embroidered skirt and heels.
An epic mini skirt co-ord, dressed down for the day with sunglasses and Alaïa's cult Le Teckel bag.
Olivia Palermo is proof that black and white will always equal understated elegance.
New York women may tend towards the more understated, but this bold animal print ensemble is a reminder of the power of self-expression.
This look oozes classic American preppy style, but in a cool, modern way.
If you're looking to make a statement on the streets, dramatic fringing will always do the job.
I love this chic combination of autumn's hottest colours in one streamlined look.
Amelia Grey reminds us of the power of a good faux-fur jacket—and is the reason Miu Miu's bubblegum-pink bag is now top of my new-season wish list.
A grown-up way to do the dress over trousers trend.
Lace-trim slip skirts were everywhere this summer, and this show-goer demonstrates how to bring it into the cooler weather, too.
Bright blue and red make an unexpectedly excellent combination here, while black boots and sunglasses help tone the bold colours down a little.
The epitome of low-key cool, and proof that the skirt-over-trousers trend is easier to adopt than you might have thought. Love the bright yellow bag, too.
Forget a little pop of red: here, the trending shade is given centre-stage thanks to simple accessories and a white tee.
Is this the autumn 2025 version of Carrie Bradshaw's iconic tutu skirt outfit? It's certainly stylish enough to be.
This look has New York fashion executive written all over it, and I'm already plotting ways to copy it myself.
If you're lucky enough to own a luxurious black leather shift dress, you really don't need much else.
Eva Chen expertly tones down a statement fringe skirt with an oversize white shirt and mesh flats.
Capri pants? For autumn? Just add ballet flats and a windbreaker and you're good to go.
Clearly, sporty windbreakers are having a moment—not to mention they're incredibly practical, too. The white skirt and heels aren't, though, and that's precisely why this outfit works so well.
