Thanks to a roster of established brands and exciting emerging designers, New York Fashion Week has proved yet again that the real pulse of style isn’t just reserved for runways flanked by A-list celebrities and legacy journalists. Instead, the eclectic passerby (whether they’re actually attending shows or not) make New York Fashion Week what it is: a colorful circus of stylish people looking “effortlessly chic” (or, pretending to look busy while scrolling on their phones) in hopes of getting photographed and ending up on someone’s Pinterest board. While theres no exact formula to perfecting a street style look, New York Fashion Week kicks off the marathon that is fashion month, and there’s no better way to set the tone for what photographers will capture throughout the Spring 2023 season than catching up with New York’s attendees.
Though everyone’s been saying New York Fashion Week is “back” during the last few seasons, this is the first time it actually feels like it: the list of shows, presentations, and parties appear to be back to pre-pandemic levels. And the street style is just as captivating. In contrast to the bundled-up looks from the Fall 2022 season, this year’s September street style seems to be one final grasp at summer 2022’s top trends. The result? White tank tops, micro-mini skirts, and sporty sunglasses still reign supreme on fashion’s consciousness and the Instagram Explore page. Long live style.
Below, see all the head-turning street style looks from New York Fashion Week Spring 2023. Check back for daily updates on what New York City’s fashion crowd—from the Spring Studios veterans to the Dimes Square girlies— are wearing throughout the week.