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The Top 5 Trends to Know From New York Fashion Week Fall 2020

From capes to cut-outs.

Date February 13, 2020

Just as we’ve grown sick of our winter wardrobes and the many layers they require, New York Fashion Week gives us the inspo we need to make it through the next few months. From Marc Jacobs’ minimal retro revival to Wes Gordon’s bright colours and voluminous shapes at Carolina Herrera, we’re feeling optimistic about a standout Fall 2020 season (and even taking some notes for how to dress right now.)

Leather

1/5

Leather

Adeam

2/5

Leather

Coach

3/5

Leather

Gabriela Hearst

4/5

Leather

Proenza Schouler

5/5

Leather

Sies Marjan

Slick leather forms a second skin for fall. The eternally cool texture takes on all forms from slim dresses to oversized outerwear.

Checks

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Checks

Brock Collection

2/5

Checks

Monse

3/5

Checks

Rag and Bone

4/5

Checks

Tory Burch

5/5

Checks

Zimmermann

The print of the season checks out. With plaids and checks dominating the runways find your favourite colour-way and wear it head to toe.

Capes

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Capes

Carolina Herrera

2/5

Capes

Michael Kors

3/5

Capes

Brandon Maxwell

4/5

Capes

Naeem Khan

5/5

Capes

Rag and Bone

There’s an elegant and ethereal vibe to this season’s capes, which range from evening pieces sweeping the ground to wool and canvas capes that offer an everyday alternative.

Volume

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Volume

Area

2/5

Volume

Oscar de la Renta

3/5

Volume

Carolina Herrera

4/5

Volume

Christopher John Rogers

5/5

Volume

Marc Jacobs

Make an entrance in a big, bold piece that may require an UberXL for transportation. These voluminous dresses make a lasting impression in luxe textures and vibrant colours.

Cut-Outs

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Cutouts

Area

2/5

Cutouts

Dion Lee

3/5

Cutouts

Khaite

4/5

Cutouts

Prabal Gurung

5/5

Cutouts

Proenza Schouler

Hips, shoulders and ribs all hang out in this season’s cut-out trend. Show some skin with a sliced dress or trousers that leave a little less to the imagination.