The 7 Biggest Trends And Takeaways from NYFW FW23
Look no further for the hottest news and incoming FW23 trends from New York Fashion Week. Kicking off a month of shows—London, Milan, and Paris are up next—the Big Apple did not disappoint. In fact, this season’s buzz was as much on the runway as it was off: From Pharrell Williams filling our feeds with news of his hot new gig, to the viral red boots by MSCHF bringing the internet to a halt—and all the emerging trends from the shows themselves—this is your one-and-done rundown on everything there is to know so far.
Pharrell Williams Was Named Louis Vuitton Men’s Creative Director
Overshadowing the parties and FW23 trends at NYFW this season, was the surprise announcement that everyone’s favorite “Happy” singer would step into the top spot at LV. The luxury streetwear entrepreneur, known for co-founding Billionaire Boys Club in the early aughts, will steer the Parisian label in a new direction. His first collection will be revealed in June during Men's Paris Fashion Week.
Pant-Less Looks Are A Thing
Remember Bottega Veneta’s SS23 no-pant look, made even more famous by Kendall Jenner? Well, it’s back, before most of us even had a chance to wear it. Dion Lee, Christian Siriano, and Prabal Gurung have banded together to declare it an FW23 trend by putting their own idiosyncratic stamps on it.
Chloë Sevigny Walked Proenza Schouler’s Runway
New York’s favorite It Girl stepped onto the runway in the designer duo's latest wardrobe staples. Looking on from the audience were Natasha Lyonne (her co-star in Peacock’s TV series, Poker Face), Ella Emhoff, and Chloe Fineman. A feast for the eyes, indeed.
Coming In Hot: Red Is A Trend
Take it from Proenza Schouler, Sandy Liang, Simkhai, Theory, and PatBo:
Red is coming in hot in terms of FW23 trends. We like to think we called it first, in our tribute to Lourdes Leon’s lipstick-rouge corset dress in our breakdown of this year’s best Grammy Awards looks.
Cartoon Style Is Blowing Up The Internet
While many designers seemed to focus on wearable looks, the mood on the street was much different. This past week saw show-goers stomping around the city that never sleeps in MSCHF’s ballooning red boots (already a viral social media sensation), while others showcased their own take on dramatic overblown looks that elicit a smile. Our takeaway? Do try this at home.
Balletcore Isn't Going Anywhere
After a season of sharp suiting, some designers headed in a softer direction and spotlighted bows as an FW23 trend. Rodarte, Khaite, and Melke served up ultra-feminine looks accented by swishy black ribbons. While Sandy Liang decorated her collection in bows of all sizes, including tiny hair clips scattered throughout models' locks.
Julia Fox Made The Case For A New Kind of Denim
Provocative newcomer Luis De Javier enlisted Julia Fox to close his FW23 runway show in a strapless denim dress with an unexpected embellishment: denim horns. The daring outfit certainly made the headlines, and while we're here for head-to-toe denim, we'd advise losing the tusks and pairing it with a chic pair of gold hoops, instead.
