New York Fashion Week Street Style Was All About Expressive Minimalism
New York Fashion Week has just come to a close and, as is often the case, the showgoer’s looks on the street (and of course, the front row) were just as inspiring as those on the runway. This February, unexpectedly balmy weather in New York had attendees test driving their spring styling chops and, give us a peek at the trends to expect in the months ahead. Of course, the street style set is known for serving looks across the spectrum—from the ultra minimalist to eccentric peacock that delights every photographer’s flashbulb—but we were still able to tease out a dominating trends.
Expressive Minimalism at NYFW
One such overarching theme (in addition to the baseball caps used to protect showgoers’ hair from the surprise snow flurries) was a wave of expressive minimalism—an offshoot of pared-back dressing; one with more flare and freedom, expanding the typically stark genre and imbuing it with personality and fun. Clean silhouettes were pushed to a point of interest through the unexpected use of color, shape, accessories—sometimes all three. It’s a mood for spring that feels as elevated as last year’s much-hyped quiet luxury movement, but with a more artful, intellectual twist. For our NYFW street style edit, we’ve highlighted some of our favorite examples below.
All Wrapped Up
- Cost oversized scarf-detail trench coat – $220
- The Row Woolworth mid-rise ankle leggings – $590
- Neous Atlas leather ballet flats – $654
- J.Crew Italian leather gloves – $138
- Sophie Buhai tiny egg stud earrings – $385
- Savette Tondo textured-leather shoulder bag – $1,750
Gray Scales
- Wardrobe.NYC double-breasted blazer – $1,200
- Wardrobe.NYC wide-leg pants – $900
- Leset Margo T-shirt – $68
- Ben-Amun silver-tone cuff – $295
- Proenza Schouler White Label Tara knitted sweater – $495
- Agmes Gabriela brooch – $290
Ice Ice Baby
- MM6 Maison Margiela pleated top – $495
- Cos wide-leg tailored trousers – $135
- Leather belt – $141
- Savette Tondo Crescent leather shoulder bag – $1,590
- Zara casual athletic sneakers – $50
- Lié Studio Victoria gold coil ring – $185
Pastel Licorice
- JW Anderson two-tone high-neck jumper – $695
- L’Agence Livvy leather wide-leg pants – $1,450
- Acne Studios leather ankle boots – $750
- Faris bolo drop earrings – $475
- Gabriela Hearst Phoebe mini satin clutch – $1,450
- Ben-Amun pin – $290
Grown-Up Coquette
- Nili Lotan Horace military jacket – $1,330
- Bite Studios frill silk skirt – $990
- Pacharee Chang gold earrings – $400
- J.Crew cashmere-blend trouser socks – $60
- Ferragamo Odette T-strap pumps – $1,250
- Proenza Schouler flip shoulder bag – $1,390
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