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Notes From New York: Fashion Week 2026

Notes From New York: Fashion Week 2026

Although I traded runway shows for the carpool line this year, I kept an eye on my favorite designers to see what their s/s 2027 collections have in store. While Magda Butrym’s collection felt the most me (rose petals on the runway, yes please), I found plenty of pieces to be inspired by, along with some very clear common themes emerging across the season as a whole.

NYFW is always a good time to take note of what’s on the horizon, so I’ve expounded on my findings below. Consider this your little preview of what’s coming.

Notes From New York: Fashion Week 2026 Notes From New York: Fashion Week 2026

Magda got the memo on my current favorite color palette.

Notes From New York: Fashion Week 2026

Khaite let textures and shapes do the heavy lifting with a more drawn back color palette. Love the structured peplum on this one.

Notes From New York: Fashion Week 2026

This print from Altazurra has my attention.

Notes From New York: Fashion Week 2026

Sheer fabric + this trim detail is perfection.

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My favorite looks from Carolina Herrera.

Notes From New York: Fashion Week 2026

More intentional layering from Magda.

Notes From New York: Fashion Week 2026

Tory Burch did the lace + embroidery right.

Notes From New York: Fashion Week 2026 Notes From New York: Fashion Week 2026

More favorites from Magda’s show.

Notes From New York: Fashion Week 2026

This Khaite jacket is perfect, similar to a recent purchase of mine.

Notes From New York: Fashion Week 2026 Notes From New York: Fashion Week 2026

Peplums, perfected.

Texture is doing a lot of the work

This might be one of the clearest takeaways. Rather than relying solely on interesting silhouettes or colors, lace, embroidery, leather, feathers, beading, fringe, and layered materials are drawing the eye in.

Romanticism is here to stay

Designers are playing with femininity, but none of it feels overly sweet. Khaite went full romance with lace, lingerie references, and sheer fabrics; Magda emphasized delicate details; Ulla Johnson used gauzy fabrics and floral embellishment.

Feminine & Masculine Juxtaposition

Tons of looks combined masculine and feminine codes: biker jackets and baggy pants alongside lingerie and embellished dresses. Striking the right balance is an art.

Sheer Layers Are In

Many designers seem to be referencing antique lingerie with sheer fabrics, corsetry and lace trim. Altuzarra used lingerie-inspired construction underneath otherwise tailored pieces, and Ulla Johnson made sheer skirts and dresses feel appropriate for daytime.

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