Best of NYFW Fall/Winter 2026

By Mikaila Rivas '26

A new year, a new month, and new fashion inspiration found at New York Fashion Week. Last year, many began to question if NYFW was beginning to miss the mark and with this year's shortened schedule, if NYFW was officially dead. In strong opposition, I beg to differ. With the looks below, from the fashion designers to the models to the hairdressers to the makeup artists, their talents will certainly keep attendees on their toes for the season ahead. 

7 For All Mankind 

7 For All Mankind had its first NYFW show this year and it was definitely a debut well-done. A video of model Summer Dirx’s powerful strut down the runway went viral catching the attention of millions online. Many noted the outfits to be reminiscent of the

world’s favorite it-girls whether it was the fictional Effy Stonem or the real life Olsen sisters. Designer Nicola Brognano, the previous creative director for Blumarine, comments about the kind of girl in this collection, “She runs around the city. She wears the same dress and makeup from the night before to work the next day. Maybe she's a model. She can wear whatever she wants, but she doesn't care.”  These post-night out “party girls” walked down the runway in stiletto heels or thigh-high boots with seemingly slept-in makeup and concert wrist bands from last night. The models wore studded skinny jeans, babydoll dresses with cropped double-breasted jackets, giant handbags, and statement necklaces with long scarves that nearly dragged on the catwalk. This collection certainly told the world that the 2010’s party girl chic is here for a comeback. 

Anna Sui

It would simply not be an article authored by me, if I didn't write about Anna Sui for the third and final time. Sui always delivers a collection of her own every fashion week hitting the hearts of spirited and whimsy spectators throughout the world. Her ensemble

this season was a beautiful cluster of 70’s like autumnal colors of the usual oranges, browns, and blacks but here she showcases some florals, vibrant pinks, and wintery grays. Models wore half up half down hair with a messy bun on top and a side bang. Many looks were western-inspired cheetah print with muted colored plaid-like skirts and lace tights. Others wore fur coats with lacey, floral-patterned sets in pinks, browns, or greens. Towards the end of the show, models wore dresses or blazers of gray crushed velvet and dresses or skirts patterned with sparkly flowery detailing. Sui’s looks always deliver a beautiful pairing and youthful amusement to the eye. 

Ralph Lauren 

Ralph Lauren is considered the epitome of American heritage brands. The company has a long history of delivering a collection that tells the story of the preppy, wealthy, "old-money" family. At NYFW, Ralph Lauren showcased an exquisite line of the color brown,

making this single color its star in the way it blends almost naturally with an assortment of patterns and textures.  The looks feature oversized dark brown blazers and trench coats coupled with gray suits, sweaters, and skirts with a statement belt to cinch the look for some shape. On multiple runways for fall including this one, we have also seen fashionable capes that create some playful asymmetry in an outfit, but also present a very modest and developed taste. The beautiful browns we have seen in this line are also complimented by various leather pieces in the form of vests and corsets, but also cheetah print and sparkly gray sequin-like mesh. Ralph Lauren has one again displayed a glamorous selection of pieces that is both classically American, yet elegant and unique to current fashion. 

Campillo

Campillo is a Mexican clothing brand that has returned to NYFW for a third season. While I do not usually cover menswear, I could not help but write about Campillo and its

distinctive pieces that have brought some contemporary innovation to the high-end masculine wardrobe. Models were clothed in charro, or Mexican horsemen inspired, garments with saddle belts and jackets reminiscent of the chaquetillas charros wear which often feature emphasized shoulder pads. The ensembles presented also had captivating corset-like bodices and sophisticatedly tailored trousers. The attention to detail is clear here: the intriguing silhouettes of this collection and connection to culture is truly what makes Campillo so memorable. 

Cinq à Sept

Cinq à Sept or Five to Seven is commemorating their ten year anniversary with their

collection “La Célébration.” The pieces carry a rock and roll inspired femininity of the 70s with lace tops and detailings on silk dresses. Poet blouses with ruffles in the front and dresses in olive green, burnt orange, fiery red, and lapis blue were worn down the runway and paired with short leather jackets or extravagant fur coats. Select models also seemed to be carrying long fur scarves. As we have also seen with other collections at NYFW, floral prints on skirts and blazers served a touch of spring. The show was certainly glamorous and evoked a 70s bohemian spirit that onlookers love to see. 

The first NYFW of the year was assuredly one for the lookbook. This fall and winter, I will be on the lookout for the long scarves, high necklines, and floral patterns we have seen hit the runway. I look forward to seeing what designers create for next season!

All Photos Courtesy of  Tagwalk.com 

Sources: cfda.com, harpersbazaar.com, guidemagazine.com and Tagwalk.com

Edited By: Catherine Polatidis '26 and Ms. Brilliant

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