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  • The Top 12 Spring 2026 Accessory Trends From the Runways

    Increasingly, accessories have become their own kind of main character in the fashion world, fading from their former status as accompaniments to ready-to-wear looks. The spring 2026 collections—shown in New York, London, Milan, and Paris in September and October—more than proved that fact. With so many designer debuts and sophomore collections taking the stage this season (especially at heritage leather-goods houses like Chanel, Dior, Celine, and Loewe) it was high time for creative directors to pour their personalities into bags, shoes, hats, sunglasses, jewelry, and more. They did so in spades, bringing each piece to life on the catwalk. Below are the 14 biggest accessories trends we saw during Fashion Month, which will surely be all over the streets by the time the leaves bloom again next year.

    Pocketbook Change

    One of our favorite spring 2026 trends was the continuation of what we dubbed last season the “Twisted Lady” look. For fall 2025, designers seemed enamored with the idea of a proper dame gone slightly mad, and many of them sent bags down the runway that were slightly off. For spring 2026, a modern update was applied to the classic pocketbook—at Bottega Veneta and Celine, and for Jonathan Anderson’s Dior debut, which featured the new Ciale Bag, designed after the silhouette of Christian Dior’s Cigale dress from the 1950s.

    From left: Bottega Veneta, Dior and Celine

    Courtesy of Bottega Veneta, Getty Images and Celine

    She’s Come Undone

    Another hallmark aspect of the updated Twisted Lady: a look we’re calling “She’s Come Undone,” which calls for belts, bags, and other baubles intentionally styled incorrectly. Valentino’s heels were seemingly held together with tape, while Versace and Louis Vuitton left both their bags and their belts unbuckled. Fendi, Loewe, and Chanel had their bags hanging wide open as models walked down the runway.

    From left: Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Versace

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    Pile On

    More is still more. Amid minimal looks from houses like Alaïa, there were alternately enormously decorated outfits for spring 2026. The Row came up with super-chic hair combs; Torisheju might’ve pulled inspiration from the children’s book Caps for Sale. Beaded necklaces at Chanel and Celine were, quite literally, piled on, as were belts at Chopova Lowena.

    From left: Chanel, Celine, Moschino, Torisheju, Chopova Lowena, and Jean Paul Gaultier

    Courtesy of Getty Images (3), Torisheju, Getty Images, and Jean Paul Gaultier

    Indecent Woman!

    She’s proper on paper, but peculiar in practice—and she’s the talk of the town. There was an endless amount of commentary on women’s roles in society this season. We saw the messaging come through in footwear that, like their bag counterparts, were a tad weird. At Dior, Jonathan Anderson added bunny ears to Roger Vivier’s original Dior heels. Chloe made plastic kitten heels a 1950s housewife might rock. Prada’s heels looked like they were being held together by string. Matthieu Blazy’s take on Chanel’s classic cap-toe shoe ties back to his days at Bottega Veneta, with a color palette nodding to Italian terrazzo and mint gelato.

    From left: Chloé, Dior, Prada, Chanel, Lanvin and Bottega Veneta

    Courtesy of Getty Images (5) and Bottega Veneta

    Natural Selection

    Turquoise pendants, stones that would skip perfectly over water, glowing salt crystals—these were some of the more grounded accessories that brands made, which were inspired by Mother Nature herself. Oyster shell bucket bags at Loewe were chic and au naturel, while Versace applied graffiti to its rock necklaces.

    From left: Schiaparelli, Loewe, and Versace

    Courtesy of Schiaparelli, Loewe, and Versace

    Far From Wooden

    Wood and rattan were major materials of inspiration for spring. At Miu Miu, the latter was used for a chic handbag that slightly resembled your grandmother’s porch chairs (in a good way). Bottega Veneta’s clog, meanwhile, came with a woven Intrecciato body and a wooden heel.

    From left: Miu Miu and Bottega Veneta

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    Everyday Elevation

    This season, everyday footwear like sneakers and flip-flops were given the Special Occasion Treatment—embellished with gilded feathers (Rabanne) or done in sumptuous satin (Prada). At Dries Van Noten, deep blue sneakers were made of eel skin, and Carven and Rabanne studded their sandals with pearls.

    From left: Dries van Noten, Rabanne and Prada

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    Soft Power

    Evening bags have lost their edge—sort of. In the place of hard clutches and blocky minaudières were soft, cinched pouches for spring 2026. Prada did its version in satin, while Loewe opted for the most supple leather and Valentino’s came with artful beading.

    From left: Prada, Loewe and Valentino

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    Groundbreaking Florals (For Real This Time)

    Each spring, we in the fashion industry make some kind of Devil Wears Prada-adjacent joke about florals being groundbreaking. But this time, we really mean it—many designers this season swapped flowery prints for 3-D florals, crafted with their house codes in mind. Jonathan Anderson was inspired by Vivier’s La Rose shoe, which was first designed for Christian Dior in the ’50s. Silvia Venturini Fendi was inspired by both eggs and flowers, and channeled their jolly pastel vibes on bags and heels. Frilly floral Chloé purses were modeled after 1940s swim caps.

    From left: Fendi, Dior and Chloé

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    Never Neutral

    The vast majority of bags and shoes that walked this season were done in bright hues, especially primary colors and super-saturated tones. Fendi’s hot-pink bags were matched with a cranberry red, while Celine’s butter-yellow skirt came with a pair of electric-blue shoes.

    From left: Fendi, Celine and Miu Miu

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    Straight Outta the Louvre

    Less than two weeks after Paris Fashion Week wrapped, thieves broke into the Louvre and stole jewelry worth millions of dollars. Designers’ baubles for spring 2026 seemed darkly prescient in their Baroque designs and museum-ready gemstone size. From Gothic pieces at Saint Laurent to lighthearted jewel stickers at Julie Kegels, the message was clear: this trend is fit for a queen.

    From left: Simone Rocha, Julie Kegels and Saint Lauren

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    Mad Hatter

    The hats this season redefined the term “whimsical.” At Dior, Anderson paid homage to former house designer John Galliano with structured tricorne hats. Chanel had caps made of soft plumes of red feather, calling once more to Blazy’s time at the helm of Bottega Veneta. Alaïa, meanwhile, was inspired by Constantin Brâncuși, whose artful shapes informed headwear silhouettes.

    From left: Chanel, Dior and Schiaparelli

    Courtesy of Getty Images (2) and Schiaparelli

    A Cinderella Story

    The lucite footwear look has just gotten a modern upgrade. From Loewe’s molded booties—some of which were worn with colorful socks, or pedicures—to Chloé’s pointy kitten heels, there was a glass slipper to fit everyone.

    From left: Loewe, Maison Margiela and Chloé

    Courtesy of Getty Images (2) and Maison Margiela

    Out of Sight

    No bad views here. This season, sunglasses provided an escape from reality, with enormous sculpted goggles at Rabanne, alien-esque rhinestones at Balenciaga, and Valentino’s diamanté cat eyes.

    From left: Rabanne, Balenciaga and Valentino

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  • How Roger Vivier’s Belle Vivier Became the Most Famous Pump in Fashion

    At Maison Vivier, Roger Vivier’s recently opened Paris atelier and archive, housed in a Saint-Germain-des-Prés hôtel particulier, a black patent pump with a large rectangular buckle takes pride of place. Behind its glass case, a wall of black-and-white photographs showcases more Belle Viviers—the maison’s most emblematic shoe—worn by 1960s fashion icons. Jackie Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn stroll city streets in shift dresses, while Sophia Loren faces the paparazzi in a leopard-print coat. “But nothing compares to Catherine Deneuve walking up the stairs in Belle de Jour while the camera lingers on her feet,” says creative director Gherardo Felloni, referring to a memorable scene from Luis Buñuel’s 1967 film, in which a doctor’s wife ascends grand, Haussmannian wrought-iron steps toward her secret life in a brothel. Immaculate in an Yves Saint Laurent double-breasted coat, pillbox hat, and gloves, only her glossy Belle Viviers are visible, each tentative step a quiet negotiation between propriety and desire.

    Before its close-up, the Belle Vivier had already made fashion history. After a decade crafting innovative heels at Christian Dior, Vivier brought couture precision—and a playful subversion of tradition—to his own line in 1963, as well as to prolific runway collaborations. The low-heeled buckle pump debuted on the Yves Saint Laurent fall 1965 runway, paired with the infamous Mondrian dress that shocked the fashion world with its stark minimalist geometry. Cut from inky patent leather, with a slanted Skyscraper heel and a sculptural buckle as its only adornment, the shoe felt just as strikingly modern. Inspired by 18th-century men’s court shoes worn at Versailles, it was dubbed the Pilgrim-buckle shoe by the American press and later renamed the Belle Vivier after Deneuve’s starmaking turn in Belle de Jour. Polished yet flirting with provocation, the pump sold tens of thousands of pairs, establishing it as one of the first true It accessories.

    Catherine Deneuve in Belle de Jour

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    The Mondrian Dress with Belle Vivier shoes on the runway at the Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture showspring 2002.

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    Six decades later, the Belle Vivier is worn by stars such as Nicole Kidman, Selena Gomez, and Lola Tung, its sharp, angular lines ensuring it hasn’t lost its edge. At the Maison Vivier opening cocktail during Paris Fashion Week earlier this month, the now 81-year-old Deneuve looked effortlessly cool, pairing Belle Viviers just like the ones she wore in Belle de Jour with a plaid shirt, wide-leg trousers, and a long trench. Inès de la Fressange, the house’s longtime brand ambassador who curated the archival displays, recounts a moment that illustrates the shoe’s enduring appeal. “I have the proof,” she says, pausing and smiling. “Once a woman arrived at our Paris store wearing a black sweater, black pants, and these awful loafers. She tried on Belle Viviers and instantly looked 300% better. Good accessories give you style by adding a ‘twist.’”

    Since joining the maison in 2018, Felloni has pushed the Belle Vivier’s silhouette and fabrication; this fall, he designed pony-effect animal print slingbacks and soft nappa leather booties. For spring 2026, he will unveil the Belle Vivier 60 collection, a range of richly embellished pumps, slingbacks, and ballet flats celebrating the maison’s iconic shoe on its 60th anniversary. “I wanted to do something that hadn’t been done yet on this shape by applying the couture techniques Roger Vivier brought from his millinery work,” Felloni says. The collection infuses the Belle Vivier’s streamlined form with the theatricality of Vivier’s 1940s hat designs and Felloni’s own love of jewelry. Standouts include the Pizzo, a black lace-and-satin pump adorned with black jet and glass elements, and the Prato, a pink satin pump encrusted with green and pink sequins evoking a garden in bloom. “You can wear it with jeans and a T-shirt,” says Felloni, proving that beneath its elegant exterior, the Belle Vivier retains a mischievous spirit.

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  • For NYC Students, Fashion Week is just the beginning | amNewYork

    New York Fashion Week wrapped up last month, and when the lights dimmed on the final runway of this year’s NYFW, it marked the end of another season of high fashion, but the beginning of something else entirely. For New York’s college students, the chaos and glamour of Fashion Week isn’t a finish line; it’s a starting line.

    Beyond the flashbulbs and VIP invitations, the week opens doors for young people trying to break into the industry. For students across the city, Fashion Week offers more than a front-row seat. It’s a place to work, learn, and meet people who can shape their future careers.

    As the last looks from this year’s New York Fashion Week fade into the rearview, we spoke with three New York college students who are already turning the lessons they learned into fuel for their next steps, with some speeding ahead and others switching lanes entirely.

    Whether behind the camera, running their own brand, or managing a guest list, these students used Fashion Week to take their first real steps into one of the most competitive creative scenes in the world.

    Matt Barsallo — Long Island University

    At Long Island University, Matt Barsallo spends most of his time behind a camera or a computer screen. The graphic design student shoots photos and makes graphics for the LIU men’s soccer team, which is how he first started building connections on campus. That same mix of creativity and networking eventually landed him at New York Fashion Week.

    “I worked with a guy named Anthony, his company is Perspective Saints,” Barsallo said. “I got in touch with them because I got invited to a clothing release party.”

    After the release party, Barsallo mentioned that he did design work. The conversation turned into a collaboration that later brought his graphics to the Perspective Saints’ Fashion Week show.

    “I just got in touch with them and kept texting back and forth, and then he was telling me how he wanted to do a show for Fashion Week,” Barsallo said. “He’s not really a designer—he’s more of an entrepreneur. He wanted me to get a couple of icons and logos for his shirts, and I made a clothing catalog for him. “The designs I made were the ones I posted on Instagram,” he said.

    Balancing both design and photography has become Barsallo’s calling card. “Photography is so easy to get connections,” he said. “I go over there to do photography work, but introduce myself as a graphic designer. It kind of goes hand in hand.”

    That approach helped him turn Fashion Week into more than just a one-off gig. “For me, what I learned is it’s really good for connections. Everyone comes,” Barsallo said. “I met some people from Jersey, some people from Chicago, from LA — a bunch of people. It was actually sick.”

    Now, he’s carrying those connections forward. “The same person wants to make a video for the Afghan Cup,” he said. “I’m going to help him do some camera work and probably get something designing up there, thumbnails and more, whatever is needed.”

    Between that and his ongoing work with LIU soccer, Barsallo said he’s just focused on building. “You know, still moving forward.”

    Desmond Samms — St. John’s University

    While Barsallo found his path through design, another student built his own spotlight.

    When you think of college students participating in NYFW, it’s most likely helping backstage or behind the scenes. For Desmond Samms, a marketing student from Los Angeles, he skipped all those steps, launching his very own show. NYFW was a turning point for his growing clothing brand, TAGD.

    Samms, who’s been steadily building the brand’s presence on social media and around the St. John’s University campus, said the idea for his first Fashion Week show came almost out of nowhere.

    “I just started off by one day going to another brand’s pop-up, Corteiz,” Samms said. “Just that whole experience, seeing stuff like that, I was like, ‘Okay, now I gotta figure out what I can do in Manhattan.’”

    A few days later, the right message came through. “Someone hit me up saying she was hosting a large fashion show partnered up with a party planning organization called Lux,” he said. “They were hosting the ‘Under Pressure’ fashion show on Sept. 20 in Chelsea.”

    For Samms, that call was all he needed. “I always say the smallest opportunities lead to the greatest blessings,” he said. “Regardless of how quick they seem or however I feel ready or not for fashion, I’m gonna say yes now and figure it out along the way.”

    The result was his debut Fashion Week show, where he introduced his new GAMEDAY collection, which dropped on Oct. 3, to a packed audience.

    “I think I was one of the youngest brand owners there,” Samms said. “The reactions I got from the first impression of my next drop that I presented at the show were just — people were excited and obsessed. I got a couple preloads that day. Everybody was in love with it.”

    He said the city itself pushed him to level up. “LA got me here and New York taught me to be better,” he said. “New York taught me how to be a hustler and promote what I do, no matter what happens. You gotta be your own biggest supporter. You gotta be your own biggest fan. You gotta be the dog that’s always gonna be hungry no matter what.”

    As for what comes next, Samms kept it short. “Whole world TAGD,” he said. 

    Chloe LaBel — Fashion Institute of Technology

    For some students, Fashion Week solidifies a dream. For others, it redefines one.

    At the Fashion Institute of Technology, Chloe LaBel has already seen both sides of Fashion Week, the grind of being an intern and the rush of working on-site. The art history and museum professions major has worked multiple seasons as a student, allowing her to get a full perspective on the New York fashion scene.

    “I worked with The Hilton Group, which is a fashion public relations company,” LaBel said. “I was a freelance worker for the week and worked front of house, predominantly checking in guests and VIPs. I also helped with seating, guiding people to their seats for the shows, and assisting with anything else needed.”

    It wasn’t her first NYFW, but it was her first time not as an intern. “As an intern, I was in their office a few days a week, usually three,” she said. “So I got to see a lot more of the work that goes into the shows ahead of time. This year, I was more involved on-site. I got to direct some of the interns and make sure everyone knew what they were doing during the event.”

    The experience helped LaBel realize where her true interests lie. “I don’t necessarily want to go into fashion, which, honestly, working Fashion Week kind of confirmed for me,” she said. “It’s a really cool experience, and I love doing it every season, but it showed me it’s not something I want to do as a full-time job.”

    Her background in art and history continues to guide her goals, but Fashion Week introduced her to a new skill she didn’t expect to enjoy. “I learned a lot about event planning,” LaBel said. “There are people who produce fashion shows for a living, which is super cool, and I never knew that existed. Working shows made me realize I’m actually really interested in planning events.”

    LaBel was inducted as co-president of FIT’s Student Activities Board this past semester. “That experience led to me getting more involved in that at school, which has been really fun.”

    Even if fashion isn’t her long-term path, LaBel said she plans to return next season to keep those connections alive. “It’s given me a lot of great connections,” she said. “My supervisors at the company have been amazing mentors. They’re always willing to connect me with people if I want to explore a specific field, and they’re super supportive when it comes to opportunities.”

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  • A Wild Skirt & Simple Shirt Was the #1 Outfit Formula From the Runways

    Going somewhere fancy? This season, designers suggested breaking out your party skirts—but not your “going out” tops.

    Over the past weeks, Milan and Paris’s spring 2026 runways were rife with a dimorphic formula of festive, cascading skirts and relatively mundane tops. Think: that plain office button-down with a New Year’s Eve-esque sparkle skirt placed at the bottom. A fitted black coat with a maxi fit for a princess. It’s very Carrie Bradshaw, and a bit like Sharon Stone’s infamous 1998 Oscars outfit taken to extremes. Let’s refer to this as the “statement skirt, plain shirt” phenomenon.

    On the final eve of Paris Fashion Week, Chanel’s new designer Matthieu Blazy seemed especially drawn to the idea. He presented a sequence of skirt-forward silhouettes, including a cropped pinstripe Charvet shirt worn with a 3-D floral skirt in bold orange. One skirt, a low-waisted piece inspired by the camellia flower, was shown with a silk blouse featuring a bateau neckline. A similar shirt defined the finale look, which featured a floor-length design lined with flowers in every color of the rainbow. Model Awar Odhiang couldn’t help but smile with joy as she wore it.

    Chanel Spring/Summer 2026

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    Chanel Spring/Summer 2026

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    At Balenciaga, Pierpaolo Piccioli presented a light pink t-shirt (a very luxe one, at that) with a feathered fluorescent orange maxi cut just high enough to reveal the model’s platform flip-flops. At Bottega Veneta in Milan, Louise Trotter’s strong-shouldered terry cloth tee was party-ready thanks to a textured tea-length skirt made from recycled fibers. Trotter, for what it’s worth, also designed the inverse: plain shift skirts and “look-at-me” tops.

    Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2026

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    Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2026

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    While not entirely novel, the pairing does speak to a modern way of getting dressed. It departs from the rigidity of formalwear—the idea that certain items must be styled in certain ways—and the casual feel that usually comes with loungewear. It’s a thoughtful approach to styling that takes into consideration both form and function. (No, not every look needs to be overdone and weighed down with showpieces—one statement item is more than enough most of the time).

    Loewe’s new designers Jack Mccollough and Lazaro Hernandez reflected that essence. They created a beaded bright blue number with a high-low hemline, worn with a bomber coat featuring pockets so big, no handbag was required for a night out. Even Alaïa’s off-the-shoulder body con tops looked simple in comparison to the lime green skirt with fringe tassels Pieter Mulier sent down the runway.

    So, it’s time to rethink how you wear that polka-dotted or sequined skirt of yours. A t-shirt might be its new companion.

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    Alaïa Spring/Summer 2026

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  • This is exactly how many plus size models walked during fashion month

    “We would love for you to attend our fashion month show.”

    Me: “Are you providing dressing options?”

    “Nothing in your size, sadly, but we do have these really fun earrings!”

    In 2019, this was a common conversation I had with many London Fashion Week shows. It became rather tedious and honestly quite offensive.

    For many years, as a plus-size woman, I’d been made to feel grateful to even be invited to these fashion month shows because, quite frankly, I didn’t have the acceptable ‘fashion-worthy body’ that’s so prevalent in the fashion industry – even though I had nearly a decade’s worth of high-end fashion editorials, billboards, beauty campaigns and articles under my name. My size was definitely still an issue. Plus-size models were definitely still an issue.

    So, for the last three years I have been recording how many curve or plus-size models walk down the runway across the four main fashion weeks, and looking into whether any social trends or headlines have been able to alter and manipulate the numbers across the board dramatically. Let’s look at this past fashion month’s credentials…

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    The rise of the Ozempic trend in the US is still hanging around, three years since its first popularity – and it was quite apparent that the impact of this trend alongside the return of archaic phrases such as ‘heroin chic’ and ‘skinny is back’ hugely altered the messaging at NYFW back in 2022. After a lot of backlash, they more than doubled their numbers for curve models to 70 models later in that year, but their numbers have been decreasing ever since – averaging at around 40 models each season in 2024. Last Feb we saw a 50% drop and now the later part of 2025 we are back to our low average.

    Gone are the days when the US were leaders when it comes to size inclusivity on the runway, so it is a real shame to see the big apple plummet back the past few years. Again in 2025, there was also no male plus-size representation, which is highly disappointing from the city that used to be the forefront of inclusion.

    With over 117 designers showing this season and an average of 40 looks per show, there were around 4680 looks on the runways.

    46 of them were considered curve or plus.

    The designer loyally flying the flag for representation season after season is Christian Siriano, who cast eight plus-size girls on his runway this season. Jade Ward had four curve models, Michael Kors, Kim Shui, Bach Mai, Christian Cowan all had three models each.

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  • Kai Schreiber, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber’s Daughter, Is the Star of Fashion Week

    From New York to Paris, the month dedicated to Spring-Summer 2026 collections had a main character: Kai Schreiber. With blond hair and porcelain skin, the model has been a regular presence on various fashion week runways throughout the year, donning styles from a wide variety of designers on the runway, from Jason Wu to Fendi, Moschino to Valentino.

    Born in New York City in 2008, Kai is a transgender woman, the second child of two big names in Hollywood, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber, who have shared stories of her transition, which began at a young age. She’s often been targeted by the media for this as much as for the always controversial label of being a so-called nepo-baby in the fashion world. Her father recently said he didn’t take that criticism seriously: “I don’t have many thoughts for the haters,” he told TMZ earlier this year following Kai’s runway debut. “I’m gonna put it to you like this: What if you were a professional actor and your child decided they wanted to do something in this world. Do they have the choice of what you did? It doesn’t matter, like, that’s her life. She does what she wants with her life. And I’m super proud of her. I thought she did an amazing job on the show.”

    Kai is represented by IMG Models.

    Kai with her mother, actress Naomi Watts.

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  • Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore, and More Front-Row Stars at Milan Fashion Week

    Following New York and London, Milan will take its turn at trendsetting as the biggest designers unveil their spring-summer 2026 collections at the city’s annual fall Fashion Week. The event will see several anticipated debuts, starting with Demna’s first collection as artistic director of Gucci.

    The house opened Milan Fashion Week with a screening of The Tiger, a film celebrating the Balenciaga defector’s first collection, La Famiglia, which was unveiled to everyone’s surprise a few hours earlier on social media. Directed by Spike Jonze and Halina Reijn, the short film stars Demi Moore as a Gucci heiress on the verge of a breakdown, joined by Edward Norton, Keke Palmer and Kendall Jenner. Its Hollywood-worthy cast gave the evening the feel of a world premiere.

    Stars packed the Palazzo Mezzanotte including, Gwyneth Paltrow, Valeria Golino, Anna Wintour, Alex Consani, Anna Ferzetti, Isabella Ferrari, and Jin from the group BTS. The pieces from La Famiglia, available from midnight yesterday evening in ten hand-picked Gucci boutiques, were already being worn by Paltrow (a monogrammed satin suit), Serena Williams (a black mermaid dress with feathers), and Lila Moss (a crocodile miniskirt and matching boots). Moore caused a sensation in a shimmering gold dress with a long train and a dazzling open back. The collection, made up of thirty-seven silhouettes, summons the house’s signatures—reinvented stripes, leather jackets worn on bare skin, larger-than-life feather coats, and unashamed sensuality—and Demna also didn’t skimp on nods to the house’s Tom Ford era in the 1990s. The Georgian designer also took the opportunity to present a brand new Gucci trunk.

    As we know, Fashion Week is not only a showcase for the biggest names in fashion: it is also an irresistible showcase for celebrities, who crowd into the front rows of the most high-profile shows. Their attendance is a spectacle within the spectacle, much to the delight of fans and curious onlookers gathered in front of the most glamorous venues. On this first day, Alberta Ferretti gathered around her show a choice cast including Rocío Muñoz Morales, Cristina Marino, and Olivia Palermo.

    On the third day of Milan Fashion Week, the sun was shining on the stars who illuminated the first fashion shows of the day. This time around, the standout was David Beckham—an ambassador for Boss, who was highly anticipated as a front row guest after he announced his arrival in Milan with a post on Instagram.

    Dressed in an elegant brown suit, the footballer captured attention alongside Aaron Pierre, Meghann Fahy, Fai Khadra and many other well-known faces. Max Mara opened Fashion Week’s third day, gathering celebrities like Paz Vega, Anna Ferzetti, Derek Blasberg, Maude Apatow, and many others. At Prada, we could see Kerry Washington, Bendetta Porcaroli, Emma Chamberlain, Carey Mulligan, Felicity Jones, and Elodie.

    Below, find all the stars at Milan Fashion Week so far—day by day, fashion show by fashion show.

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  • Directors Spike Jonze and Halina Reijn On Creating Gucci’s Film, The Tiger

    SJ: The starting point was a call from Demna: he said he would like the film to be about a matriarch and her family. Then he sent us all the photos of the lookbook, all his new clothes worn by models, with all the names of the individual characters—but maybe I would say they are rather archetypes—explaining what the Italian names he gave them meant, like Il Bastardo. He was very precise, but at the same time very open: an approach that made this work very challenging.

    Was it easy to write the script?
    HR: Well, we were certainly a little bit under time pressure, but that pressure made it very fun. We worked in a very different way than usual—it was unique how much artistic freedom we all had.

    What was it like having two people direct a film?
    SJ: First we did a kind of mind meld, a kind of six-week meditation, like 8 hours a day, to foster nonverbal communication. I recommend it for any kind of collaboration.

    Good advice. If you were to write a short synopsis of this film, for example for Wikipedia, what words would you use?
    SJ: I don’t know, I’m not allowed to edit Wikipedia entries.
    HR: I would just use one question, ‘What would you do if you were in a room with a tiger?’

    Here, what would you do in a room with a tiger?
    HR: I can’t answer that, you have to see the movie. What would you do?

    I would negotiate.
    HR: Makes sense: Negotiate to tame it.

    The soundtrack is fantastic. How did you mix such different songs together?
    SJ: When we were writing the film, I created a playlist that I shared with Halina and Demna: the beautiful Italian song, “Guarda che luna,” he found it. You know, a lot of these songs, like “Mood Swings” and “Nosebleeds,” are songs I’m obsessed with, they’re songs I love by two artists I really like, Little Simz and Doechii. The playlist, which was later completed by Cristobal Tapia de Veer, also kind of shaped the story. The whole process was crazy, very fast, almost wild: it’s a 30-minute film, which we edited in three weeks. Usually, it takes much longer. I could almost call it a stream of consciousness: the writing, the shooting, the editing… it was a continuous movement, which we let flow freely, without thinking too much about anything.

    The costumes, of course, are a key part of the film. Did they influence the filming in any way?
    SJ: From an actor’s point of view, I think the wardrobe can define the character in a certain way. When we rehearsed, one of the most beautiful things was to see the outfits in their detail and construction before they were even worn: some of them are incredibly intricate, with all these embroidered beads… I think the costumes helped the actors understand right away and precisely what their characters looked like.

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  • The Sporty Trend Lives On At The NYFW SS26 Runways

    While some collections made slight nods to sports via rugby-inspired polos paired with knee-high Pilates socks (Christian Cowan) or striped leotards and neon netting (Diotima), others waved their pom poms (figuratively and literally). Gabe Gordon presented a collection that “suggests that desire is not simply expressed through bodies, but through impact,” according to its show notes. And the impact in question clearly includes a tackling metaphor as a few looks featured shrug-esque tops that looked both like football shoulder pads and actual footballs. The “get your goat on” graphic dress also speaks for itself.

    Area’s new creative director, Nicholas Aburn, made his debut with splashy and joyful designs. The spring collection featured tinsel pom pom purses (that quickly went viral) as well as sequined dresses made from deconstructed basketball jerseys from the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and more.

    Meanwhile, Kate Barton’s collection was the first to catch my eye in person, thanks to a collared long-sleeve jersey… paired with a bubble skirt. The show notes read: “Retro athletic references are interwoven with eveningwear codes, underscoring Barton’s fresh instinct for balancing the sportive with the feminine, the nostalgic with the new.”

    And the sport jersey influence didn’t end there. After taking three years off from NYFW, Dauphinette re-entered the spotlight with a hauntingly beautiful collection. But of course, the style that shined for me was a seashell-covered polo top with the number 10 on the back (typically reserved for the best of the best soccer players, like Lionel Messi).

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  • New York Fashion Week Street Style Is Giving Us Transitional Outfit Inspo

    From rich colors (especially jewel tones) and elevated basics (à la white button-up tops) to strategic layering (a statement coat can make a look), the NYFW street style outfits are the perfect inspiration for your own fall wardrobe refresh. Whether you’re considering styling (or buying) barrel-leg pants, a shaggy coat, knee-high boots, or a statement top-handle bag, scroll on for outfit inspo from the best NYFW looks we’ve seen so far.

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  • The 2000s Dresses-Over-Pants Look Is Back, Plus 7 Other Fall Fashion Trends to Know

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    Amid a week of near-arctic temperatures in the city that never sleeps, New York Fashion Week brought vibrance and energy that kicked off Fashion Month with a bang. Strong Fall 2025 trends have already begun to emerge that carry with them a maximalist spirit, be it in silhouette, color, or detail.

    From oversized wrap coats to beautifully embellished detailing, monochromatic looks in bright cherry red and fringe details that possess alluring movement as you walk, New York Fashion Week’s Fall 2025 shows were a true celebration of creativity and a return to a whimsical spirit we are all so desperately seeking. And the trend everyone will be talking about marks a return to nostalgic fashion aesthetics: dresses layered over pants for a cool 2000s vibe.

    Though American designers went full-force with the presentation of oversized shapes, light-catching crystals, and more, it was all juxtaposed with more practical roots. Be it a wool skirt suit from Michael Kors with extensive embellished detailing, fringe bags from Altuzarra that are the ultimate in throw-on-and-go, or Altuzarra wrap coats that offer a true effortless sophistication, the stylistic balance was palpable.

    Ahead, check out eight fall 2025 trends that we can’t get enough of. And we’ve pulled together some of our favorite pieces of the moment so you can start shopping these looks right now.

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  • The Best Looks From Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring 2026

    Each year, Copenhagen Fashion Week’s influence and prominence steadily increases—and for spring 2026, the climb continues as the Danish capital hosts 44 brands for presentations and runway shows from August 4-8. Of course, the event makes for some of the best street style in the business. But it’s also an opportunity for Nordic designers to show off their latest offerings for the season.

    Cecilie Bahnsen, who normally shows in Paris, will return to her hometown for her eponymous brand’s 10th anniversary. Bahnsen will act as CPHFW’s inaugural guest designer, and in the seasons moving forward, the city will host other Nordic talent in a similar spot of honor.

    From the more established to the fledgling brands, the New Talent program will introduce Anne Sofie Madsen to the spotlight, while continuing its relationship with Berner Kühl and Bonnetje, both showing one final time with the program. One To Watch designers—Kettel Atelier, Taus, and Stem—will also have a place on the week’s schedule as part of New Talent’s ongoing support of the region’s up-and-coming brands.

    Fans of Nordic designers will recognize many of the returnees on the schedule, including Marimekko, 66°North, Filippa K, The Garment, Deadwood, and the Royal Danish Academy. All of these brands (and the 38 others set to show) will follow CPHFW’s sustainability requirements, which go into full effect in January 2026.

    From OpéraSport’s opening show to Rotate’s closing presentation, you won’t want to miss what is the biggest season of CPHFW yet. So, keep checking back here often as we update you on our favorite fashion moments from the week.

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  • That’s Hot: The Dress-Over-Pants Trend Is Back And Cooler Than Ever

    That’s Hot: The Dress-Over-Pants Trend Is Back And Cooler Than Ever

    The dresses-over-pants of 2024 put a greater emphasis on wearability and a streamlined look, giving it a more refined feel, especially for the cooler months. The Row’s pre-spring 2025 collection makes a case for slouchy pants with lacy dresses, even styled underneath sweaters — paired with flip flops, no less. The spring/summer 2025 collections are similarly infused with this intuitive layering and quirky girl-on-the-go aesthetic, seen at Rokh and Hermès in Paris: Long, tailored tops that emulate dresses with flared or tailored pants tastefully update the mismatched feel of the early 2000s outfit combination.

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  • 6 Styling Tricks To Steal From This Season’s Runways

    6 Styling Tricks To Steal From This Season’s Runways

    Print clashes don’t always have to be jarring, as proven by this season’s subtle statement pairings that featured strikingly similar prints. For spring/summer 2025, Marques’Almeida styled an outfit with contrasting floral prints, Burberry stacked various stripes from top to bottom and Dries Van Noten had us seeing spots in different hues. Meanwhile, Acne Studios clashed earth-toned plaids for some stylish, kaleidoscopic looks. 

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  • Brandon Maxwell Wants to Reclaim Americana With His Walmart Free Assembly Collection

    Brandon Maxwell Wants to Reclaim Americana With His Walmart Free Assembly Collection

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    Dressing everyone from Lady Gaga to Kerry Washington, Brandon Maxwell is a name synonymous with luxury celebrity fashion. Met Gala red carpets, runway shows, state dinners, and daytime talk shows — his designs have graced the most iconic carpets and venues, and now everyone can have a piece of Maxwell’s midas design touch. Since 2021, Maxwell has been applying his high-fashion flair to Walmart as creative director for Walmart’s Free Assembly and Scoop brands, designing elegant yet accessible clothing for everyday wear. “My job as creative director for Scoop and Free Assembly allows me to combine all of my favorite creative endeavors, and I feel incredibly grateful to be making this work for our customers,” Maxwell tells PS.

    For his latest Free Assembly Fall 2024 collection, Maxwell embraces the essence of modern Americana with high-waisted jeans, quilted jackets, ruffled blouses, and a color palette that includes olive, navy, mustard, and, of course, red, white, and blue. The collection, available in sizes XS-XXXL / 0-20, features a range of chic wardrobe essentials, from denim midi dresses and chevron knit cardigans to classic staples like white tees and trench coats.

    “Free Assembly is all about individuality, and the variety of products allows you to freely assemble a look that represents who you want to be on any given day,” says Maxwell. This spirit of freedom and diversity is reflected in the star-studded campaign, which features Danielle Brooks, Jeremy Pope, Lana Condor, and Max Greenfield. “They have strong individual personalities and styles with a point of view, and I think they perfectly represent what the brand is about,” Maxwell shares about the campaign stars. “Beyond that, they were just incredibly kind and fun to work with.” Each model speaks to this theme of freedom with the message: “I’m free to open up, I’m free to go with the flow, I’m free to show my stripes.”

    The self-taught designer has envisioned this collaboration with Walmart “for many, many years.” He explains, “I always wanted to work with Walmart because I have always believed that everyone should have access to fashion that helps them feel their best, no matter the price. For years, I would tell anyone who would listen how much I wanted to collaborate with Walmart, so it is quite literally a dream come true to be doing what I am doing now, and I am thrilled with the experience thus far.”

    He adds, “Building these Walmart brands together with the talented, best-in-class design teams I work with every day has been such a joy. Putting my years of experience into creating images, campaigns, and fashion experiences has been a big highlight for me.”

    The designer’s runway shows are a staple of the New York Fashion Week schedule (his Fall 2023 show on Valentine’s Day featured individualized boxes of chocolate for guests) — but how does he unwind after? Maxwell says spending time at home reading the newspaper with his dog on his lap and setting a beautiful table for dinner are “big hallmarks of a perfect weekend.” Sure fans of both his eponymous line and Walmart collaboration would agree.

    Ahead, discover some of Maxwell’s favorite pieces from his latest Free Assembly collection.

    This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

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  • 7 Paris Fashion Week Trends That’ll Get You Excited For Spring

    7 Paris Fashion Week Trends That’ll Get You Excited For Spring

    With brands ranging from heritage house names like Dior, Chloé, and Louis Vuitton to retail favorites like Isabel Marant, Ganni, and Zimmermann and cool-for-school labels like Vaquera, Undercover, and Ann Demeulemeester, the fashion trends covered just as much ground as well. The arrival of Alessandro Michele at Valentino signified an eccentrically maximalist aesthetic for the brand that, in the last few years, has become known to dedicate its runways to a single color (see: 2022’s hot pink). Meanwhile, even after relocating its runway shows to Paris, New York’s Peter Do maintains its minimalism in the form of deconstructed suiting.

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  • Kirsten Dunst Doesn’t Believe in Fashion Regrets

    Kirsten Dunst Doesn’t Believe in Fashion Regrets

    It was a family affair at the Gucci spring 2025 show on September 20 in Milan—and no one epitomized that kind of atmosphere more than Kirsten Dunst. The actress attended the presentation, held at the Triennale di Milano, with her younger brother, Christian Dunst. “We both needed a brother-sister getaway,” the actress tells W of her decision to bring Christian to the show as opposed to her husband, actor Jesse Plemons. “Jesse stayed home with the kids. Someone had to.”

    The siblings coordinated their looks for the show—Kirsten in a floral, ankle-length dress and Christian opting for the more casual black trousers and white t-shirt. The actress insists the two didn’t match on purpose. Their names are similar enough. “It’s so embarrassing,” Kirsten says of the likeness between Kirsten and Christian. “Especially when we do interviews and I have to be like, ‘Hi, I’m Kirsten. This is Christian.’ It’s the same name.” But Kirsten put up with any embarrassment for the day in order to spend some quality time with her brother, plus check out creative director Sabato de Sarno’s sophomore offering for Gucci. Below, Dunst talks her favorite pieces from the show, her teenage style, and the niche piece of Jackie O. memorabilia she keeps in her home.

    Did you see anything on the Gucci runway you could imagine wearing to an upcoming event?

    There was a really beautiful brown sheath dress that I loved, and also those jackets with the beaded fringe. They almost had a Texas feel, but it wasn’t the normal placement of fringe, which I liked. I liked those short, poofy skirts, too. There was definitely an ode to Jackie Kennedy in there, with the head wraps and sunglasses. I actually have one of Jackie’s doors in my house.

    A door?

    Yeah, a door from her old apartment in New York. I bought it at an auction, kept it in my New York apartment, and then brought it home to L.A. with me. Then I found out the woman who previously owned my house in L.A. went to boarding school with Jackie and they were friends! But that’s what I like to spend money on. I spend so much time at home. I don’t care as much about clothes or cars, but house stuff I love.

    How did you choose the look you wore to the Gucci show?

    I was looking at the [resort 2025] runway pictures and I saw this big, floral jacket covering a dress. I always look for what’s under the coats because those can be easy, great silhouettes to wear. Now, though, I’m back in jeans and a T-shirt. I was like, “Get me into flats.”

    Dunst in Gucci at the 2024 Academy Awards

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    Moving onto the Style Notes questions, do you remember your first Gucci purchase?

    I think the first thing I bought myself from Gucci were those slides without the back. I think I was about 20.

    What was your style like when you were younger?

    Whatever was at Fred Segal or Dollhouse. I was also really into Katayone Adeli. There was a store called Mail, which was a chain mail store in Nolita, and that was a destination for me every time I went to New York. Now you can buy everything everywhere, but back then it was so special to go to certain stores when you were in different cities. Like when I worked in Paris on Marie Antoinette, nobody had heard of Isabel Marant or Vanessa Bruno or any of those cute French labels. So I would come home with all these cool clothes no one had yet.

    Did the films you were working on ever affect your style at the time?

    No. I mean, [Marie Antoinette] had incredible costumes, but I was a real vintage hunter. I still wear vintage clothes I got when I was living in Paris. Me and my friend Io [Bottoms], who was in the movie too, would go scavenge in vintage stores in the Marais.

    You’ve been in the spotlight and on red carpets for so long. Do you ever look back on pictures and think, “God, why did I wear that?”

    I think everybody does. When I was a teenager, I wore butterfly clips in my hair and jellies with tights or knee-high socks. But that’s what you’re supposed to do when you’re a kid. So yeah, no regrets.

    Dunst at the 1995 MTV Movie Awards.

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    What about past red carpet looks that you still love?

    I was the first person to ever wear Rodarte, so that was cool. I wore a bunch of [Kate and Laura Mulleavy’s] first collection on the Spider-Man press tour. It always feels special when you discover someone new, and then they became dear friends of mine. It feels like we grew up together and that’s special.

    My Academy Award dress this year from Gucci was also incredible. I had never tried on a dress that fit so perfectly to my body. Their tailoring is incredible.

    Who are your style icons?

    I was lucky enough to grow up with Sofia [Coppola]. She always just looks so chic. I think I’ve always looked to certain women in my life. My mom always had fun style. But I’m also influenced a lot by movies. When I first saw Paris, Texas, I wanted to dress like Nastassja Kinski. Or, when I discovered Blondie, I wanted to dress like her. Same with Charlotte Rampling. The ’70s is my favorite era in terms of fashion.

    And finally, I have to ask—growing up, did your parents ever call you or your brother by each other’s names? I have to imagine that was a confusing household.

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  • At Saint Laurent Spring 2025, a Tribute to the House’s Iconic Founder

    At Saint Laurent Spring 2025, a Tribute to the House’s Iconic Founder

    It’s an understatement to say that Saint Laurent’s spring 2025 show, held in Paris at the brand’s Left Bank headquarters, was a star-studded affair. Everywhere you looked, there was an A-list celebrity, like some convention for prominent cheekbones: Gwyneth Paltrow, Rami Malek, Zoë Kravitz, Blackpink’s Rosé, Carla Bruni, Catherine Deneuve, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kate Moss, Lenny Kravitz, Rina Sawayama. Despite the high number of notable guests (Nicole Richie and Jim Jarmusch were there, too), there was one superstar who stole the show: Bella Hadid, making a triumphant return to the runway in an inky black power suit.

    Hadid had not walked a runway show since October 2022, taking time off from the fashion world to focus on her health. Her appearance on the runway—partway through the show, with a confident strut—made the Internet lose its collective mind. “The queen is back,” cried the tweets. Supermodel Anok Yai, who also took to the Saint Laurent runway, summed it up best. “My bitch back after leaving me for dead,” she wrote on Instagram, over a selfie with Hadid.

    But onto the clothes, which were sharp and fabulous. Saint Laurent’s creative director Anthony Vacarello paid tribute to the house’s founder, designer Yves Saint Laurent, and the codes he created for the brand, especially those from the 1970s and ’80s. The dramatic set, featuring a massive golden frieze beneath the night sky, included a cobalt-blue runway floor slick from rain, a nod to Yves’s famed lapis lazuli-inspired gardens at his residence in Marrakech. And in another salute to Yves, there was suiting—masculine, muscular, and hulking.

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    Yves Saint Laurent famously dressed women in suits (think of le smoking) during the 1960s, forever associating the house with the silhouette. But Vaccarello’s take looked like the kind the founder himself wore, especially when paired with very Yves-like eyewear. The brand described the suiting as fluid, and it was, with long double-breasted blazers and pleated trousers that moved without a hint of stiffness. Shoulders were broad and came to dramatic points, ties were wide, and sleeves were pushed up under trench coats and rounded leather bombers. Some models were styled with cascading, Veronica Lake-esque waves for a soft contrast.

    The show slowly transitioned into the frillier and more traditionally feminine. There was brocade pajama dressing—in the style of YSL collector Nan Kempner—and flowing chiffon maxi skirts worn with massive bead necklaces that cemented boho-chic’s return.

    And then the party girl appeared. There was a series of glittering brocade jackets, worn with high-neck lace tops and tiered silk miniskirts layered over yet more lace, all rendered in hot pink and orange. There were shining lurex minidresses, layered over more lace, that are sure to be a hit among the celebrity set. While most of the show was set to thumping club beats, the hushed finale ran over a lovely, plinking piano ballad (a cover of a One Republic song). All the better for the audience to appreciate a seminal collection.

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  • I’m a fashion editor – here’s what I’m wearing for Paris Fashion Week

    I’m a fashion editor – here’s what I’m wearing for Paris Fashion Week

    Paris Fashion Week here we come!

    Anyone in the fashion industry can tell you, fashion week – or rather fashion month – is a marathon. As an editor, the expectation is for us to run between shows and presentations (sometimes we go to around 15 appointments a day) and write up the trends we see on the runway, all while looking worthy of the high-fashion brands showcasing on the runways themselves.

    And when it comes to Paris Fashion Week, the stakes are higher than any others — it’s not called the capital of fashion for nothing. From the A-List stars that flock in from all over the world (Rami Malek and Bella Hadid have already been spotted in Paris) to the sometimes-outrageous fashion on the runway (we can’t wait to see what Schiaparelli has in store), there’s a lot of pressure to match the looks being served in the fashion mecca this coming week.

    In particular, we’re looking forward to Copenhagen brand Ganni‘s first-ever show on the Paris Fashion Week calendar and Alessandro Michele’s first show for Valentino since he left his tenure at Gucci.

    Unfortunately, the weather is not looking nearly as exciting – and unpredictable September temperatures always calls for creative packing. Thankfully, nearly a decade of dressing for fashion weeks has taught me a thing or two about finding the balance between the stylish and practical.

    Below, check out what I’ll be packing as I head to ‘Paree’!

    A POP OF COLOUR:

    When it comes to bags, I find it to be the easiest way to incorporate an interesting pop of colour to a monochromatic look. I’ve always gravitated towards either super-bright hues like canary yellow or magenta, or ‘in-between’ colours like mint or aubergine. The idea is to brighten up a muted look and draw the eye to one spot in the outfit. I’ve got plenty of colour-pop bags in my suitcase right now!

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    Loewe Yellow Mini Floral Marquetry T Pouch Crossbody Bag

    Serena Uziyel Red and Pink Silk Clutch

    COMFY FLATS:

    It’s no wonder the Alaia ballet flats were all the rage last season. As editors, we’re sprinting from appointment to appointment, often hiking up and down the stairs to take the metro, so comfortable shoes are a must! I try to wear flats where I can and thanks to the ballet flat craze, there are plenty I’ll be bringing with me this season.

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  • 5 Top Runway Models Share What’s In Their Fashion Month Survival Kits

    5 Top Runway Models Share What’s In Their Fashion Month Survival Kits

    Fashion month is a marathon. Ask any editor, stylist, photographer, retail buyer, hair or makeup artist how they’re doing during September (or February) and you’ll get one answer: Tired. Meanwhile, for the models they all line up to see, the call times are earlier, the nights are later, and the quick changes and beauty transformations are enough to make your head spin—or cause a full-blown identity crisis. But then, the runway is just a version of heading to the office for the world’s leading models. So what do they keep in their work bags during the busiest time of the year? Here, we asked Colin Jones (aka Col the Doll), Lineisy Montero, Victoria Fawole, Devyn Garcia, and Hiandra Martinez to spill the details on their survival kits.

    Colin Jones

    “You have to be prepared for anything, especially when you’re doing multiple shows in a day,” Jones, an It girl who has been on the cover of WWD, i-D magazine, and more, tells W. “I like to think of myself as the soccer mom who works in fashion. I’ll first throw in my skincare essentials. Under-eye masks I typically wear in the morning, on my way to shows. Then I’ll toss in a couple liquid IVs and vitamin C packs, followed by a toothbrush, chewing gum, and a roller perfume/deodorant. Never underestimate the power of a Tide To Go stick. My diary has become an absolute essential, especially because I can stick little mementos that I collect inside of it. With the room I have left, I’ll pack my Mason Pearson hairbrush (which is a lifesaver for fine-hair people), and a couple snacks for extra energy throughout the day. For a final touch, I’ll bring a pack of playing cards—they always come in handy when we’re backstage anticipating showtime.”

    Colin Jones walking the Maison Margiela spring 2024 runway.

    Courtesy of Maison Margiela

    “Growing up, my mom was obsessed with Tetris,” Jones, adds. “I feel an obligation as her daughter to use that part of my brain, and play Tetris every morning with my bag. The only problem comes when I have the desire to add something into the mix. I’m obsessed with Maltesers. One time at a London show, there was an entire basket of them at catering. I fit as many as I could into my already Tetris-packed bag and returned to my hotel to find a beautiful chocolate supernova had exploded everywhere inside my bag.” Despite the candy gaffe, Jones still keeps an “abundance of lollipops” on her during the fashion weeks. “I’ll pass them around, and offer them to everyone backstage. (Bonus points if there’s bubblegum in the middle!)”

    Lineisy Montero

    “I always carry two bags: a large one with my Polaroid [camera and photos] and a more fashionable one that goes best with my outfit of the day,” says Montero, a New York Fashion Week powerhouse who walked the more runways than any other model during her debut season in 2016. “I definitely can’t miss my headphones—music is everything. Depending on how busy the day is going to be, you might find some snacks or a book in my bag, in addition to my keys and a lipstick.”

    The 28-year-old says her schedule usually calls for 6 AM call times and workdays that stretch to 10 PM. “Sometimes there is not much time to rest. In my case, it is a little more difficult because I suffer from insomnia. But between castings and fittings, I take a little nap at lunch,” she says.

    Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

    For Montero, frequent check-ins with her family keep her grounded during fashion week. “I always communicate with my mother about how our days are going. We talk between shows by text or I call her at night,” she says. “Even in Europe, I make sure to text her. She knows every step I take.

    “Something that makes me feel at home in hotels is making sure to organize my accessories (necklaces, earrings, sunglasses, hats, etc.) on a towel on a table—the same way I’d organize my personal products in my own apartment. Same with my shoes.” Plus, “I always get very cold on planes, so I carry a blanket with me. I have several, but my favorite is a Harry Potter one.”

    Hiandra Martinez

    “During fashion month, I always pack a few essentials,” says Martinez, who recently appeared on the runways of Willy Chavarria and Brandon Maxwell for spring 2025. Chief among her necessities: “a portable charger because my phone is my lifeline and a good face cream since my skin tends to get super dehydrated during these busy days. And, of course, I can never forget my heels. They’re a must, even if it means sacrificing a bit of comfort for style.” On shorter workdays, her bag “definitely gets a break. I usually just throw in my headphones, my keys, and a snack bar—keeping it light and simple. No need to lug around the whole survival kit when I’m not on the grind for 14 hours.”

    Courtesy of Willy Chavarria

    Being stylish while running to and from shows is certainly a consideration, but Martinez says she has a little help from the photographers. “When you’re in the industry long enough, you get to know the photographers pretty well. Many of them become friends and they help you look your best. Sometimes they’ll say, ‘Hand me that big bag and just step out with the cute one,’ or they’ll suggest, ‘Put on those sunglasses so you don’t look too tired.’”

    To combat dark circles under her eyes, Martinez makes sure to eat. “Well, it’s actually more like snacking on the go—thank goodness for the energy bars I stash in my bag,” she adds. “Resting is a luxury, but I sneak in mini-breaks whenever possible, usually while getting my hair or makeup done. That’s also when I catch up with friends, family, or my significant other—thank you, headphones and voice notes! It’s all about finding those little moments of peace amid the chaos.”

    Devyn Garcia

    “My must-haves are Band-Aids and the blister-care product Compeed (even if I am not doing a show),” Garcia tells W. At just 23 years old, she’s become a runway regular walking every top ticket show from Michael Kors to Tory Burch. “Chocolate-covered almonds are the best for when you’re bouncing around and need a spark of energy. I’ll eat a few of those and immediately feel better. Also, makeup wipes! They save time between shows. And after a long day, it’s the equivalent of taking your bra off.” She packs it all into her chic Prada Large Buckle leather handbag. “I want to look a little more elevated during fashion month, so I’ve invested in the purse to take on the go and between meetings.”

    On big show days, Garcia “will try to fit a book inside my bag, but it is difficult to concentrate in the frenzy. With that being said, I do like to meditate when getting my hair, makeup, and nails done. A peaceful activity is important for balance when I am being pulled in a million different directions.”

    Garcia walking the Carolina Herrera show during New York Fashion Week, September 2024.

    Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

    Garcia feels she must look in point between shows. “1000% it’s always a consideration,” she says. “People don’t want to only see models in all-black or tight-fitting clothes anymore—hell, even in heels! I’ve learned the right formula to make an outfit: a big tote bag with joggers looks cute. I typically reach for my Marsèll boots and any of my R13 pants.”

    The Miami native has a particular travel ritual. “When I check into a place, the first thing I like to do is grocery shop and find the items that would typically be in my fridge,” she says. “It’s inevitable to eat out while going from city to city and meeting to meeting, but I always try to cook something that feels familiar, wherever I’m staying.”

    Victoria Fawole

    Fawole walking the Ralph Lauren spring 2025 show in the Hamptons.

    Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images

    “On really long days, I always have a book and my Nintendo, in case I get bored,” Fawole, seen here shutting down the runway at Ralph Lauren’s spring 2025 show, tells W. “I do love my games,” she adds with a laugh.

    “I have specific bags for fashion week,” the Lagos native tells W. “For example, my Bottega Veneta Andiamo Large bag is my go-to. She’s massive enough, and very stylish.”

    When many shows and fittings are on the calendar, “I always carry a snack. Uber Eats is handy for when I’m hungry and stuck in the makeup chair,” Fawole adds. “But it depends how I’m feeling that day. I often switch between carrying minibags and holding my books [in my hands.] But I recently discovered book bags, so now, I can rock both the mini bag and the book bag.”

    Calling her family provides “a boost when needed.” And Fawole “can’t travel without my teddy, it makes me feel at home when I’m in a new city or sick.” The main thing is to “never be caught lacking,” she adds. “Even on shorter days, I won’t be unprepared. Fashion week is unpredictable!”

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