Spotted at NYFW: 7 Trends Seen Among Street Style Attendees This Season
If there’s one thing I look forward to as much as the runway shows during New York Fashion Week, it’s the street style. There’s something about seeing how people interpret trends in real time—whether they’re editors running between shows, influencers making a statement, or off-duty models effortlessly pulling off the coolest looks. This season, I kept my eyes peeled for the standout pieces and styling tricks that felt fresh, and let’s just say, the fashion crowd did not disappoint. It's been clear season after season that personal style is thriving more than ever.
After a week of nonstop outfit-spotting, I narrowed it down to the seven key trends that truly defined NYFW street style this season. Some of them were expected (cape coats were highly predicted to have a moment this year), while others took me by surprise in the best way. Whether you’re looking for easy outfit upgrades or just love keeping up with what’s next, these are the trends that had everyone talking.
New York Fashion Week Street Style Was All About These 7 Trends
1. Sporty Meets Polished
Style Notes: This season, the fashion crowd mastered the art of mixing athletic pieces with refined tailoring, proving that sporty and sophisticated can go hand in hand. Think track jackets with pleated skirts, trainers with soft suiting for just the right amount of contrast to keep things interesting.
Shop the Trend:
Prada
Lightweight Re-Nylon Jacket
This shade is equally unique as it is wearable.
Alo Yoga
Afterglow Wide Leg Track Pant
A track pant that feels slightly more polished.
New Balance
Fresh Foam X Garoé V2
The pops of green really sets this pair apart.
2. Hourglass Blazers
Style Notes: Blazers have taken on a sculpted, cinched-in shape with an emphasis on the waist using bold proportions. Whether styled with wide-leg trousers, micro shorts, or even standing on its own, the structured silhouette made every outfit feel instantly more powerful.
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& Other Stories
Waisted Blazer
A classic black blazer will never date.
MALINA
Carol Fitted Round-Neck Wool-Blend Blazer
Doesn't this look so elegant.
FAITHFULL
Enna Asymmetric Woven Blazer
Great for in and out of the office.
3. Statement Eyewear
Style Notes: Sunglasses weren’t just accessories—they were the main event. From futuristic wraparounds to oversize retro frames, eye-catching shades added personality to even the simplest outfits.
Shop the Trend:
Miu Miu
Logo Cat-Eye Sunglasses
Miu Miu makes some of the coolest sunglasses.
CELINE EYEWEAR
Angular Cat-Eye Sunglasses
This brown shade is so chic!
Celine Eyewear
Triomphe Metal Racer Rectangular Sunglasses
4. Belts on Top
Style Notes: Whether it was a skinny belt over outerwear or a chunky buckle cinching a blazer, this styling trick was everywhere. It’s an easy way to add definition to a look and make even the most oversize pieces feel intentional.
Shop the Trend:
Jimmy Choo
Diamond Clasp Belt
I love the diamond clasp on this belt.
Mint Velvet
Textured Buckle Belt
Leopard will elevate any neutral outfit.
Arket
Buckle Leather Belt
If you already own a black belt, why not opt for this elegant brown hue?
5. Cape Coats
Style Notes: The greatest outerwear trend to come out of 2024 is still going strong—cape coats brought a dramatic yet effortless energy to NYFW street style. Draped over shoulders or fully fastened, they proved that statement-making outerwear is still a top priority.
