Take Your Pick: Is This Really New York Fashion 2026 Showtopper?

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Karim on X has made his pick of what the show topper should be for the NYC Fashion 2026 parade.

This is it. What do you think?

Here's his post:




New York Fashion Week (NYFW) for the Fall/Winter 2026 season recently wrapped up, and the energy was a mix of "Commercial Realism" and high-concept debuts. From legendary anniversaries to the return of polarizing trends, here are the five top updates from the 2026 runways.


1. The Proenza Schouler "Changing of the Guard"

One of the week’s most talked-about moments was the debut of Rachel Scott (of Diotima fame) as the new creative director at Proenza Schouler. Her first collection was a masterclass in "modern restraint," focusing on spiraling seams, gray skirt suits, and washed waxed denim. It signaled a shift for the brand toward wearable, grounded luxury that still feels artistically rigorous.


2. Michael Kors Celebrates 45 Years at the Met Opera

Michael Kors took over the grand lobby of the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center to celebrate 45 years in the industry. The collection was a love letter to New York glamour:


The Look: Leather opera gloves, fluid floor-length gowns, and ostrich feather accents.


The Star Power: Long-time muse Christy Turlington closed the show, cementing the brand’s status as the ultimate purveyor of American "Uptown" style.


3. "Indie Sleaze" & The Return of the Skinny Jean

The pendulum has officially swung back. While wide-leg trousers have dominated for years, 7 For All Mankind (under new creative director Nicola Brognano) and Coach leaned heavily into mid-2000s "Indie Sleaze" nostalgia.


The Trend: Skinny jeans, low-slung belts, and "messy-chic" layering.


The Vibe: Think "rich girl coming home from the club at 7 AM"—Starbucks cup in hand and smudged eyeliner.


4. A$AP Rocky’s "Dad-Swag" Debut

A$AP Rocky brought his creative agency, AWGE, to the runway with a collection that reflected his own life as a father of three (with Rihanna). The show featured "luxe dad-swag," where models pushed high-fashion baby strollers and wore designer baby carriers. It was a viral highlight that merged streetwear with the practical realities of modern fatherhood.


5. The "Brooch" is the Accessory of 2026

If you buy one accessory this year, make it a brooch. Major houses including Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, and Carolina Herrera all showcased oversized, sculptural brooches.


Ralph Lauren used Art Deco-style pins to fasten knit capes.


Khaite featured gold monkey-shaped brooches.


The trend moves the brooch away from "grandmother’s jewelry box" and into a sharp, structural styling tool for blazers and coats. 

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