All of the Eclectic and Eccentric Street Style Ensembles From New York Fashion Week Fall 2024

New York street style has a vibe all its own. It offers a mix of quiet luxury and punk-inspired mayhem. The contrast gives it a unique edge compared to London, Milan and Paris. It even trumps Copenhagen in some cases. As expected, New York Fashion Week Fall 2024 street style offers a marvelous mix.

On the more hushed side, trench coats help pull together many an outfit. Some are pretty straightforward, while others feature a little flair, like draping and almost-floor-grazing silhouettes. Black, brown and gray are everywhere. Suits are slightly relaxed yet not oversize. Monochromatic ensembles also make an impression. Usually, the matchy-matchy looks revolve around neutrals as opposed to bright colors.

That made patterns stand out when utilized. Fair Isle sweaters, untraditional plaid patterns, picturesque watercolors, animal prints, florals and patchwork all pop up. That may seem like a ton, but when spread across hundreds of looks, it really doesn't amount to much. Especially when quiet luxury takes center stage. Kinda ironic since, you know, it's called "quiet" luxury.

Surprisingly, layering is kept to a minimum. Sure, there are some spectacular coats, but the actual outfits begin immediately underneath. (It'll be interesting to see if that trend continues in the other fashion capitals.) In fact, several showgoers played peekaboo, simply relying on their outerwear to keep the exposed skin warm. Maxi skirts are prevalent. There are flashy embellished numbers, brightly patterned pieces and even dynamic denim takes.

Headwear is almost nonexistent. You occasionally come across a baseball cap or a beanie, but that's pretty much it. Scarves are also in short supply. There are a few solo scene-stealers, although more often than not, scarves come attached to outerwear. Actually, a large portion of the street style set swapped sweaters in for scarves and wrapped the knits around their necks and shoulders. It never hurts to carry an extra layer of clothing, after all.

Jewelry is also shockingly minimal, once again tying into the quiet luxury theme. Boots ground a whole lot of looks. Flats also make plenty of appearances. Shockingly, those ubiquitous studded Alaïa ballet flats are nowhere to be found. Maybe they finally outlived their sartorial usefulness? Or perhaps they're being saved for Milan or Paris? We'll have to wait and see if they reappear.

Bags remain in the mini or midi categories. A wide range fall into the quiet luxury aesthetic, designed to play more of a supporting role. To sort of blend into the background, er, outfit. Sunglasses are another must-have item. Frames tend to be more on the classic side. Of course, there are always a few outliers, rebels that go for broke and for bold.

Here are the most notable New York Fashion Week Fall 2024 street style looks. There are several hundred must-see ensembles so better cancel your afternoon plans. You may also need to brew a cup of coffee or two or three to get enough caffeine to propel you through the sheer number of truly inspirational outfits.