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Fashion Week is never just about the runways—street style get its own spotlight. Kicking off Fashion Month in New York, editors, buyers, and other industry creatives showed how people really dress, and naturally, Vogue’s very own led the way by staying true to their personal style and proving that fashion can be both expressive and lived-in. From early-morning meetings to a stack line-up of shows followed by late-night dinners, their looks balanced sharp style with real-world practicality—a lesson in fashion and function that feels perfect for right now.
We’ll start with Virginia Smith, Vogue’s global head of fashion network—she’s built a foolproof uniform for chic everyday dressing around relaxed tailoring. Seen outside shows, a sleek pair of trousers, a soft knit, pointed boots, and a Balenciaga city bag made up her look. For a more spirited approach, look to Nicole Phelps, global director of Vogue Runway and Vogue Business, for inspiration. Her mix of funky statement pieces and essentials strikes the ideal balance—proof that wearable doesn’t have to mean boring.
Elsewhere, associate fashion director Maddy Fass embraced one of the season’s key street style trends and styled a Beaufille lace-trimmed skirt with a shrunken V-neck from Tibi, plus her go-to Saint Laurent sunglasses. A blazer knotted at the waist added definition, while a mesh bag kept the look playful. Meanwhile, fashion market director Naomi Elizée turned heads in a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier set, topped off with major Phoebe Philo sunglasses—a show stopping ensemble that can go from day to night (the ultimate goal). Vogue US’s head of editorial content Chloe Malle gave a tutorial in pared-back chic: a crisp button-down, denim skirt, and burgundy sandals, completed with a cashmere sweater effortlessly tied at the waist.
The overarching memo? It’s all about balance. At the end of the day, the best looks aren’t just trendy–they’re lived in, layered, and ready for the day ahead. Keep reading for the fall-ready looks Vogue editors wore to New York Fashion Week—and how you can recreate them yourself.
Nicole Phelps, global director Vogue Runway and Vogue Business
Statement accessories are the quickest way to transform an outfit and Nicole Phelps showed us exactly how. By anchoring her look with sharp yet effortless essentials, she let her Intrecciato crossbody and Catalina shoes steal the spotlight.
Chloe Malle, head of editorial content
One staple quietly steals the show here: the crisp button-down shirt. Chloe Malle opted for a multi-colored striped version and paired it back to dark-wash denim culottes. A burgundy sweater knotted around her waist plays off her minimalist sandals, in a similar shade of maroon.
Virginia Smith, global head of fashion network
Virginia Smith proved the timeless power of sharp tailoring at New York Fashion Week. Grey suit trousers and a soft knit were anchored by pointed boots, while a Balenciaga City Bag lent just the right amount of edge–a case study in effortless capsule wardrobing.
Lisa Aiken, executive fashion director
This season’s star accessory is the fashion pump, and here, Lisa Aiken steps out in the hero of the moment: Prada’s antiqued leather pumps with exaggerated seams. Paired with a beige A-line skirt, sharp navy blazer, her signature aviators, and an optic white Alaïa Le Teckel, the look was a masterclass in modern prep.
Madeline Fass, associate fashion director
Mixing and matching textures is what makes this look stand out. Here, Maddy Fas paired her Beaufille lace trim skirt with Tibi s shrunken V-neck, a mesh tote, and Saint Laurent 736 sunglasses—topping it off with a black blazer tied around the waist, an easy styling trick that elevates any look.
Naomi Elizée, fashion market director
Naomi Elizée s mastery of print clashing is unmatched. The fashion market directer stepped out in a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier set, styled with Phoebe Philo’s oversized Bombe sunglasses, a brown suede bag, and black studded sandals–proving that statement pieces can not only work well together, but also seamlessly translate into day-to-day wear.
Libby Page, executive shopping director
At New York Fashion Week, Libby Page spotlighted the black leather blazer–a true fall essential and a cornerstone in any transitional wardrobe. She styled hers over a silk and lace top with coordinating white trousers, completing her look with black sunglasses and a pair of Toteme sandals for a directional touch.
Mai Morsch, fashion editor
Mai Morsch is Vogue’s go-to for all things essential–and this New York Fashion Week, she championed her signature style. Showcasing the staples we’re coveting for fall, she proved that a great pair of blue jeans, sleek booties, and a leather jacket remain the ultimate building blocks for a chic, modern wardrobe.
A how-to for dressing between seasons, Talia Abbas elevated the classic white tee with texture and color–pairing a lace-trimmed skirt with a studded Khaite bag and topping it off with a bright blue Tibi sweater for a vibrant pop.
Daisy Shaw-Ellis, jewelry director
Jewelry director, Daisy Shaw-Ellis, never shies away from color. This New York Fashion Week, she embraced a pop of red, all while mastering the art of high-low dressing by styling a Chanel bag with logo tee and simple sandals.
Cortne Bonilla, senior shopping writer
Cortne Bonilla stepped out in a contemporary monochrome look, highlighting this year’s standout color, mocha mousse! She dressed in The Frankie Shop’s Rafaela sweater and Bareilly lace midi skirt, accessorizing with Aeyde’s boat shoes and Liffner’s belted bucket bag.
Irene Kim, production and editorial associate Vogue Runway
The beauty of trans-seasonal fashion is that it lets you play with both summer and fall trends–and lucky for us, polka dots aren’t going anywhere just yet! Irene Kim showed how to make them work in this in-between moment, styling hers with a Tory Burch mesh tote, a pink sheer shrug, and white heeled loafers.
José Criales-Unzueta, fashion news editor Vogue Runway
On the fall 2025 runways, draped dresses, skirts, and tops emerged as key statements, with brands embracing fluid silhouettes in the vein of maximalism for minimalists. During New York Fashion Week, José Criales-Unzueta embodied the look in a chic, pared-back outfit grounded by a draped Cos asymmetric skirt, a black T-shirt, and leather slippers.
