The Top Trends From Spring/Summer 2017 New York Fashion Week
Bathrobes, the new trench coat, and a shoulder reminiscent of your favorite '80s dance flick.
Bathrobes, the new trench coat, and a shoulder reminiscent of your favorite '80s dance flick.
Seaside Stripes
Ripped from beach umbrellas, weathered lounge chairs, and Nantucket awnings, one of the season's major stripe trends fits right in for summer.
Left to Right: Rosie Assouline, Banana Republic, Altuzarra, Zimmermann, RED Valentino
Khaki
It would seem that every designer figured out how to make the utilitarian material work—from the ones who create pieces for ladies who lunch to the designers who are redefining street wear.
Left to Right: Creatures of Comfort, Public School, Carolina Herrera, Yeezy, J. Crew
50 Shades of Yellow
Thought you couldn't wear the cheery shade? Well think again. This season there's an option out there for everyone, no matter your skin tone.
Left to Right: Delpozo, Coach, Jason Wu, Erin Fetherston, Creatures of Comfort, kate spade new york
Banker Stripes
Inspired by Wall Street, but tweaked and tinkered with to work for Seventh Avenue.
Left to Right: Tanya Taylor, DKNY, Self-Portrait, Pyer Moss, Rag & Bone
Single Shoulder Cutout
Fashion's obsession with shoulders rages on, manifesting itself in strategically placed cutouts for maximum impact.
Left to Right: CG, Monse, Hellessy, Vetements, Tibi
Flashdance Shoulder
This season if it isn't off the shoulder it isn't right—at least according to some of our favorite designers.
Left to Right: Prabal Gurung, Self-Portrait, Rodarte, Brock Collection, Tome
Sleeve Slits
Flared sleeves were all the rage last year, but now it's all about the slit. Might we suggest upping your bangle and bracelet game to play off of the fresh silhouette.
Left to Right: Hellessy, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Prabal Gurung
White Shirt Dresses
Interesting waistlines and unexpected hemlines add oomph to simple white shirt dresses. Pick up a bunch of these to add to your workwear rotation.
Left to Right: Rag & Bone, Lie Sangbong, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Banana Republic, DKNY
Waist-Cinchers
Surprised to see waist training makes its stylish debut on the runway? Us too.
Left to Right: Misbhv, Tibi, Sally LaPointe
Foldover Waists
Boring waistlines have been banished for the season in favor of sharp fold over options. You won't be able to wear belts with these, though, so make sure you've got the best tailor on hand, just incase.
Right to Left: Rosie Assoulin, Diane von Furstenberg, Monse
The New Trench Coat
Slouchy fabrics, big buckles, and extended silhouettes take your run of the mill trench coat from meh to major.
Left to Right: Tibi, Dion Lee, Creatures of the Wind
Boyscouts Sash
We promise you'll love this asymmetrical trend. Scouts honor.
Right to Left: Victoria Beckham, Thakoon, Tibi
Robes
Don't feel like getting dressed in the morning? Toss on a fancy robe and you're good to go.
Left to Right: Lacoste, Jonathan Simkhai, Band of Outsiders
Nikki Ogunnaike is the senior digital director of Harper's Bazaar, where she oversees a team of editors and writers who cover the culture of style across the website, video, and social media. She has previously held roles at GQ, ELLE, Glamour, InStyle, and Vanity Fair. You may also recognize Nikki from her time as the host of Snapchat’s Online, IRL and IGTV's The Run Through. In her free time Nikki enjoys running half marathons, learning about wine, and watching reality TV without an ounce of shame.
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