In the blink of an eye, New York Fashion Week came and went. For a brief moment a school of fabulously fitted influencers, stylists, editors and designers all appeared in the American fashion capital to witness the offerings of the best designers in town. Whilst the runways lit up with daw-dropping designs, the city streets were privy to outfits that were equally eye-catching. 

Below I have chronicled seven of my favourite trends spotted in the streets of New York this fashion week. Read on to discover the sharpest street style ideas straight from New York.

Keeping it simple, show-goers were spotted in cleverly layered monochrome outfits. Focusing on excellent cuts and considered accessories, New York’s fashion elite showed us that sometimes, simpler is better.

This summer saw the classic waistcoat step away from the three-part suit to become a wardrobe hero in its own right. Looking towards SS24 it’s clear that the waistcoat will remain in favour, but with a few key upgrades. Seen in New York in longline shapes and with varying necklines, the new season’s shapes are looking smarter than ever.

We’ve seen the style set ditch high-waisted jeans in favour of low-rise styles over the past few months and now it seems that trend has moved onto dresses. Much like 1920s, the 2020s are seeing waistlines drop, for an elongated torso and added visual interest.

Nothing screams chic like a perfectly oversized blazer, so as fashion week rolled around, it was only natural that the fashion set were out en-mass styling the formidable garment. Worn with equally oversized layers, the boxy blaxer was right at home on the NYC streets this week.

A stark difference to the Copenhagen Fashion Week attendees, the New York City lot swapped beige and brown for all things bold. Block prints and fierce florals peppered the streets offering a playful tonic to the runway looks inside.

Deny it all you want, pedal pushers and their baggy friends are back with vengeance for SS24. Styled up with retro accessories, the longline shorts were a fashion favourite on the city streets this week.

Whilst silver trousers and skirts are a London-girl favourite, the New Yorkers have opted for the bolder metallic, favouring statement items in glistening gold.

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