Different Street Style Looks From the Latest Fashion Weeks

September in New York is a tricky time to dress for – it tends to be warm, but you need to be prepared for surprise showers or sudden cooler weather.

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As this is the Big Apple, neutral tones rule: either beiges, creams or black. However, this doesn’t mean the style is uptight. NYFW is less prim and proper than the likes of Paris and Milan, with show-goers happier to wear bike shorts and jeans than they would be on the continent. But – obviously – everything is still designer.

Sleeves, in general, were big. Whether they were on 80s style blazers or long prairie dresses, the more voluminous your shoulders and sleeves, the better. Knitwear was also a new trend to come out of NYFW – a sensual, stylish version of your grandpa’s cardigan, most likely inspired by the matching knit and bra set Katie Holmes recently went viral for wearing. Pair your chic knitwear with a solid pair of jeans, and you’ve got the NYFW look.

As with many of the fashion shows in Milan, the street style is a lot sexier than in the other cities. Patterns and colours abound, but in a more grown-up way, in suits or tailored dresses with deep Vs.

These aren’t the same clashing patterns as London – the colours are certainly a lot less fluorescent – and the eclectic style of Milan is more streamlined. A classic Italian look would be leather boots paired with a pleated skirt and a checkered belted blazer. It’s essentially cosplay as an extremely rich widower from the 50s, and we love how OTT it is.

This means everyone was wearing luxurious materials – the kind you want to reach out and touch, like feathers, velvet, leather, and lace. The style of Paris definitely skews more feminine than other fashion weeks with lots of chiffon and long skirts, but tailoring and sharp suits were still popular.