In early September, I packed (meticulously, I might add), boarded a plane, and headed to the fashion industry’s Super Bowl: New York Fashion Week. While the main prerogative is to gather information on what to expect in the upcoming seasons (all collections shown were for spring and summer 2023), a close runner-up is eyeing all of NYFW street style.
If there’s ever a time to wear exactly what your heart desires, it’s NYFW. Nothing is too loud or too bold or too flashy, absolutely everything is fair game. When you look around, it’s impossible not to feel the change in everyone’s attire. For people who live for fashion, it’s an excuse to show up exactly how they want, with no restrictions.
As individualistic and unconventional as many street style looks were, there were definitely general themes of elements that people chose to include in their outfits. These were the top five street style trends I noticed during NYFW 2022.
1. A sea of silver
Metallics were predicted to be one of the most sought-after shoe trends of 2022, so seeing a sea of silver shoes at NYFW came as no surprise. But it gave me a little jolt of dopamine nonetheless. Cowboy boots, Mary Janes, loafers – I saw them all worn in a silver hue. They were the first thing that caught your eye, regardless of what the rest of the outfit implied.
Beyond shoes, silver was used as an accent through handbags, body chains, belts, and the like.
2. Pops of hot pink
With the rise of Barbiecore this summer, it’s no wonder that NYFW street style heavily featured the saturated hue. From using it as a pop of color with shoes and accessories to full blown hot pink looks, I couldn’t look around without noticing that hot pink was everywhere. During a season that is known for its deep, moody hues, the color was a refreshing injection of fun that I look forward to incorporating into my fall looks. (When you see me wearing my magenta blazer repeatedly, don’t be surprised.)
3. All that glitters
If you think sequins are reserved for nights out and Harry Styles concerts, you’re sorely mistaken. NYFW street style had people dressed to the nines with sequins, sparkles, and glitter in every color of the rainbow. By choosing an outfit focused on glitz, instead of pumping out the breaks when things started to get intense, they pressed the gas. More was absolutely more.
4. Elegant sportiness
You know the sunglasses your dad would buy for $3.99 at a gas station on a road trip? As far as NYFW street style goes, they became high fashion. The sporty aesthetic moved away from athleisure and took a step towards athletic fashion. Sweatpants, Nike and Adidas logos and t-shirts transformed from sportswear into something completely new.
5. The plain white t-shirt
The white tank top has been rebranded from something you wear to bed to a fall wardrobe necessity, and it was evident at NYFW. When creating the base of her outfit, many turned to a plain white or tank top to serve as background noise for the rest of her look. This allowed more statement pieces to do the talking, and contributed to a cool and relaxed vibe altogether.
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