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A February edition of New York Fashion Week is always an interesting one. With a forecast ranging from a sunny yet barely 40 degrees Fahrenheit to an evening snow flurry, the outfits can really run the gamut. While New Yorkers don’t get as much sartorial freedom as those attending the European collections with their moderate climates, sometimes we like to pretend that we do, adding an extra layer here or a pair of gloves there, in lieu of properly dressing for the season we’re actually in: winter.
Usually around this time of year, most of us are over our winter wardrobes, and content-wise, the Vogue Shopping team shifts away from winter fashion to focus on spring as the 2025 collections start to hit stores. I was in this mindset this week, looking ahead to embrace new-season trends and silhouettes—not even the double snow forecast could stop me! I wanted to wear more color, less coats (subbing in gloves and HeatTech!), and smart accessories with texture—python and pony hair to be exact. Quite a few pieces I wore, and themes I’ve been drawn to, like layered outerwear styling and scarf adornments, cropped up in real time during the fall 2025 shows, a surefire sign that these ideas are sticking around for another season—but more on that later!
From runway shows to showrooms, presentations and parties, here’s a closer look at the past few days, and what I wore to do it all.
Day 1: From Balthazar to Brooklyn
My first day was really a “first night.” My agenda which started around 4 p.m. consisted of showroom visits, cocktail parties, and a show, so I wanted an outfit that could take me from a meeting at the tail end of the day, to an early evening cocktail party, and a 8 p.m show. I opted for, surprise surprise, all black. Inspired by the scarf coat trend, I added dimension and a little bit of glamour to my black pea coat with a detached oversized scarf, draping it across the front. Fashion and function! Trend spotting: While the scarf detail and scarf jacket have been around for a few seasons now, we’re continuing to see similar styling already this season, Brandon Maxwell and Altuzarra’s shows just this week are two examples.
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Day 2: Expressive Minimalism
While I don’t consider myself a hardcore minimalist by any means, when wearing traditional or polished wardrobe pieces, I feel most myself if I throw in something unexpected or untraditional to mess it up a bit. While getting dressed, instead of the routine of boots and loafers, I took my chances with a sunny forecast and dry streets, and chose sheer black socks and red sandals to bring a bit of excitement to grey trousers and a white blouse. Cold feet, be damned! And what a good day for it, too. On the schedule was a back-to-back-to-back showing of minimally-minded brands: Fforme, Colleen Allen, Maria McManus, Ashlyn, and Marina Moscone.
Day 3: Pre-Storm and Python Prints
No morning shows means sleeping in. After having coffee at home, I headed out for the day in a double-breasted khaki blazer and a pale green shirt. To play up the color combination, I went for double python with my boots and bag. Python was big in the accessory department during the spring 2025 collections, seen at Valentino, Jil Sander, Khaite, and Dries Van Noten to name a few, and I was inspired to go all out. Leather gloves and a layer of HeatTech (not visible) were there to keep me warm throughout the day. On the docket: a few showrooms visits to see fall 2025 collections from the emerging label out of New Zealand, Entire Studios, and Los Angeles-based Staud. The main event of the day however, was Khaite’s 7 p.m. show at the Park Avenue Armory, which ended just as the snowflakes started to fall. (Note to self: leather booties are not snow-appropriate.) On my way home, I couldn’t stop thinking about the argyle knits I saw over the last few days, first at Rùadh, then at Khaite, where they mixed in with the brand’s undeniably cool leather outerwear pieces, structured handbags, and—new for fall!—punchy leopard prints. (Editor’s note: argyle reappeared later in the week at Coach, Tory Burch, and Tanner Fletcher.)
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Day 4: Super Bowl Sunday
On Sunday, post-snowstorm, and only one show on the calendar, baggy blue denim, waterproof shoes, and mittens did the trick. While my style isn’t feminine, I’ve been interested in trying a lady like jacket silhouette for some time now. The feminine topper has flooded the market in many varieties, from classic button-front styles like this one from Nili Lotan to collarless scoop neck jackets and blazers. Not wanting to look stuffy—it is Sunday after all!—I went for a relaxed baggy jean and a white rubber clog to achieve an uptown-meets-downtown feel. At the Ulla Johnson show, there were a few of these ladylike jackets, too, from metallic gold to khaki, styled with sheer polkadot maxi dresses and tasseled belts.
Day 5: American Sportswear
One of the final days also happened to be my busiest day of the week. The morning began at The Bowery Hotel for TWP, where they served hot chocolate with marshmallows, followed by presentations from rising talents Tanner Fletcher, Zankov, and Diotima. It was also the day for two NYFW household names, Coach and Tory Burch. In the spirit of American Sportswear, I choose a deeply saturated red blouse and a crisp white wide-leg trouser. While the top would have been wonderful as is, it was too cold to not wear some kind of jacket, so I decided to rewear the blazer from the other day. In addition to a pony-hair doctor bag (two great trends in one carryall), I added a little baroque pearl drop earring and a micro crossbody wallet for fun. One person described my look as simply: “fashion editor”—I ll take it!
