This year, New York Fashion Week (NYFW), which occurred from Sept. 6-11, had one clear message: the line between fashion and innovation is as blurry as ever. As a college student in New York City who also holds a distinct interest in runway and high fashion, I’ve been closely following this year’s fashion week.
While I wasn’t able to attend any of the shows in person, I decided to dive deep into this year’s press releases, runways videos and industry commentary to keep up with all the latest trends and new styles. Watching the collections unfold, albeit virtually, gave me a sense of the themes designers are pushing this season as we head into the fall of 2024. Most of the trends this season were aiming to blend the lines between structure and futility.
Designers experimented with tip-toeing the line between traditionally masculine styles like tailored, oversized blazers with softer, more feminine elements. For instance, I noticed in Khaite’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection leather jackets were contrasted with delicate and soft organza dresses. The juxtaposition of the tough leather with lighter, layered fabrics gave the looks a rebellious, yet refined edge.
Leather was a huge presence across many collections this season, reaffirming its place as a wardrobe staple, especially as we head into the cooler months. One color that we saw a lot last year, and is continuing to make a strong comeback, is red as a statement color that is both timeless yet bold. This color was fe.