New York Fashion Week may have just wrapped, but our fashion analysis has only just begun. The runways may forecast the trends to come, but we’d argue the street style scene is just as—if not more—important in setting the sartorial tone for the season ahead. There are always a few It items that outshine the rest—you know, those pieces that are on the lips of every editor and seemingly included in almost every front-row look. For example, last NYFW was all about the spotted leopard-print coat (specifically: Arma’s tailored style).
This season is no different, with pops of royal purple, statement brooches, cummerbunds, silk scarves, and a hot-off-the-runway Conner Ives item leading the fall 2026 charge. The verdict is clear: Purposeful, personality-driven touches can help take even the simplest looks to new heights. As always, it’s all in the styling.
Below, four NYFW standouts that you can wear now, too. Keep checking back as we update this evolving list with trending items from London, Milan, and finally, Paris.
The Pop of Purple
Purple reign! From bright aubergine to jewel-toned amethyst, the color associated with royalty continues to have its moment. A recurring shade on the runways—Celine, Loewe, and Tory Burch, to name a few—the street style scene has now taken notice. Fashion insider Jalil Johnson is an early adopter, pairing his eggplant-colored crewneck with a cherry-red button-up—a color clash we saw more than once this NYFW. The same goes for Marie Claire editor-in-chief Nikki Ogunnaike, who sported her own statement sweater atop a simple black tee and pair of drawstring pants. Colorful knits aren’t the only gateway to the trend—try Cos’s draped midi dress, Alaïa’s Le Teckel, or Alex Mill’s ballet flats, all in the vibrant hue.
