Five Outfits That Show Where Fashion Is Headed
New York Fashion Week is a quieter affair these days, with major draws such as The Row choosing to show in Paris again, and others such as Proenza Schouler skipping the runway this season. But for those who braved the snow flurries to schlep from South Street Seaport to Madison Avenue, there were plenty of rewards, from promising young designers Diotima and Colleen Allen to solid showings from stalwarts including Coach and Michael Kors. Look closely at individual looks and you'll see bellwethers of the state of fashion. Here are five prescient outfits that indicate what we'll be wearing—and even thinking about—come fall.
Fforme, a minimalist startup launched in 2022, has quickly developed a cult following for its pure luxury pieces for working women. This floor-length, navy wool-silk opera coat, with 60 meters of hand-frayed ribbon, is the kind of forever item that's both modest and sensational. It would be a beautiful gift for a high-school graduate or her grandmother. 'Comfort is luxurious,' said the brand's new creative director Frances Howie of the piece, and it could be worn as easily over a T-shirt and jeans as an evening gown.
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