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F23 WOMEN’S RUNWAY RECAP

A comprehensive runway report designed to help in-house designers stay aligned with the latest trends, also shared with buyers for their reference.

F23 WOMEN’S BUYER GUIDE

An in-depth guide to assist buyers in making seasonal selections, aligned with the buying calendar. Relevant creative direction was shared with in-house designers approximately six months prior.

STRING THEORY— We’ve hit burnout on charms, chains, and curated chaos. The new statement isn’t more, it’s intentional. A single corded pendant feels organic yet quietly powerful. Less sparkle, more substance.
CHAIN REACTION— Perhaps ongoing political, economic, and digital overwhelm has us yearning for something more timeless, otherworldly, and neo-romantic. Chainmail becomes less medieval history, more emotional armor. It’s not just escapism-
THE LEATHER FORECAST— I know we’re swamped with oversized croc this season, but starting to see ostrich leather poke its head out of the sand and become more mainstream. Think this dotted skin has legs? Like, real long legs?
TASSEL HASSLE— Actually no hassle at all. Throw these fringed friends on everything, whether baroque inspired or @driesvannoten esque. Still pinpointing the “why”, but I don’t make the rules! Simply put- ornamentation is back
Was the Bowery subway station really the right *ahem* platform for a Chanel show? Can a prim, French luxury house so deeply rooted in its cultural identity pull off casual accessibility, or does it risk missing the mark and feeling… derailed?
Honestly when I saw the stirrup legging back in the saddle earlier this spring, I chalked them up to an evolution of ballet-core and “above-the-barre” dressing. But with the rise of equestrian style AND ski aesthetic, it’s clear thi
HAUTE MESS- We’ve called out a few early 2000s noughties revival indicators on here already, and the messy girl is officially here to dishevel things. This isn’t just an aesthetic- it’s a cultural shift. She’s not chronically
.02 FAUX FUR’S SAKE— I just wanted to come on here and say you’re going to fur real see this dicky everywhere soon.
SLEET STYLE— Big brands are hitting the slopes, and honestly… it makes sense. Equestrian is currently having its moment as the rich bit*h hobby aesthetic this fall, and ski culture is winter’s equally high-maintenance cousin. The g
REINING IT IN— Whether fisherman core or horse girl chore coded, the rain boot is weatherproof turned wardrobe proof. What’s our obsession with bringing faux function into every day fashion?
SOCK ’EM— Whether knit, mesh, or stirrup, hosiery is rising to the occasion- or really, the knee. No cold feet here, this trend’s got legs.
UP IN ARMS- Last season we had a finger on it, now everyone’s got a hand in. Seen again on the SS26 runways (noting the Prada to Sabrina Carpenter pipeline), opera length leather gloves are officially mainstream. What’s funny is I keep se
SPORT MODA— Movement and sport are no longer just wellness, they’re a wardrobe code. Pilates, run clubs, even WAG life turned into status symbols, and now the clothes follow suit, sometimes literally. Sneakers meet tailoring, track jacket
STATUS SHIFT— No longer front and center, the logo is slightly repositioned or even simply done in an “iykyk” way. I’ll give quiet luxury this one.
PEP TALK— Once dubbed THE going out top of the early aughts, SS26 proved the peplum is primed for a comeback from the back of your closet. Bubble necklace not included.
IN FULL PLUME— SS26 confirmed quiet luxury flew south for the season. @stellamccartney’s ‘Fevvers’ (faux plumes spun from plant-based fibers) made their runway debut, proving sustainability can still ruffle feathers.
TASTEMAKERS— Why are we suddenly eating fashion up, literally? Foodie culture is at its peak, with people chasing restaurants and reservations and snapping phone-eats-first photos with the same enthusiasm once reserved for coveting the “i
FOR FUR’S SAKE— Consider this your emotional support animal for the season, the way you’re not going anywhere without it. Fur stoles and collars are back on the prowl.
BACK ON DUTY— It’s those early 2000s calling again, and this time, there’s an updated commander in chic on the other line.
HAUTE AIR— SS26 once again proved that balloon pants and bubble hems are still inflating the fashion scene. Are they built to stay afloat and become a staple in our wardrobes, or pop under pressure?