EverythingBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing Editors Saw, Wore, Did, and Ate During NYFW

Although New York Fashion Week has technically only just begun on Thursday, the festivities have felt well underway since the beginning of the week, with plenty of previews, dinners, kick-off parties, and a few early shows for good measure (looking at you, Rachel Comey, Ralph Lauren, and Brandon Maxwell).

Now that we've ramped up to the full schedule, the city feels abuzz with energy, and our team of fashion editors is off to the races. Over the next several days, we'll be getting the very first glimpses of the spring 2026 collections, but despite the clothing being the week's primary focus, our team is also sure to indulge in a lot of incredible meals, take approximately 1000 Uber, train, and bus rides, and, of course, wear plenty of trend-forward outfits along the way.

The week has us traveling up and down the isle of Manhattan and over the river into Brooklyn. We're snapping plenty of pictures, texting plenty of group chats, and posting a veritable Instagram blitz on our feeds. Suffice it to say that our screen time has shot up to a scary degree. In other words, we're doing a lot.

If you've ever wondered what a day in the life of a fashion editor attending NYFW is like, you're about to get a taste because I tasked each attendee on our fashion team with reporting on the highlights of each day, from their favorite runway look to the pop culture moment that everyone was talking about to what they ate, drank, and wore. Continue to read TeamBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's fashion week highlight reel and check back each day for updates.

Day 4: Sunday, September 14

WHO: Bobby Schuessler, Shopping Director

Favorite runway look of the day:

It's honestly so hard for me to choose a favorite runway look because there were so many front-runners from the shows I attended, including Ulla Johnson, COS, and Jason Wu. But if I absolutely had to select a favorite, it would be this COS look with the breathtaking oversize furry coat and the coordinating scarf turtleneck situation. The outerwear selection at COS is consistently strong. Also! You can already shop the pieces that walked the COS runway. Trust—these pieces will sell out fast.

The trend you're already seeing everywhere:

Feathers! I've been seeing feather accents and full feather looks in a range of collections so far, including at Ulla Johnson today. I'm here for the glam moment.

Buzziest pop-culture moment of the day:

Our Fall Issue cover star, Jodie Turner-Smith, attended the COS show and hung out with us right before the show started.

The best thing you ate or drank:

COS had champagne to sip on before the show, so a cheers with the WWW team certainly hit.

Standout moment from in between the shows:

I love it when we're all seated just before a show starts and the editors and I debrief on favorite looks we've seen throughout the day. A good old-fashioned chat is always fun.

What you wore:

For the COS show, I wore a dreamy chunky cashmere sweater with exaggerated sleeves. This was the updated silhouette of the viral sweater from last year. I teamed it with relaxed trousers from Vince in a delicious olive hue and the gorgeous The Row Margaux bag, sourced from Fashionphile. I also wanted to note my super comfy ruched loafers from Bared.

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Day 3: Saturday, September 13

WHO: Eliza Huber, Senior Fashion Editor

Favorite runway look of the day:

I think Joseph Altuzarra hit it out of the park for S/S 26. The entire collection felt very wearable, yet intentional and cool, with this look in particular combining such casual pieces like the cardigan and knit bra with a standout fur skirt. It's elegant and sophisticated but playful. I don't know how weather-appropriate it'll be for summer in New York, but that wouldn't stop me from wearing it.

Trend you're already seeing everywhere:

Hoop skirts! I can honestly say that I didn't see this one coming, though there have been signs at Alaïa in recent seasons. I noticed them already at Tibi (in the form of both belt attachments and skirts) and Altuzarra (in a gown version), and can't wait to play around with the silhouette when spring hits.

Buzziest pop-culture moment:

Kendall Jenner walked in the Khaite show, and naturally, videos of the strut quickly blew up on social media in the form of Reels and TikToks. We haven't seen as many of the big models walking in New York so far this season, so it got a lot of attention.

The best thing you ate and/or drank:

After Tibi, I took a few fashion friends to my all-time favorite spot in SoHo, Crispy Heaven Bakery. The owner is truly the sweetest human and brought over this beautiful bread plate full of their specialties—it was just what we all needed to refuel mid fashion week.

Standout moment from in between the shows:

Low key, we were all freaking out when we spotted none other than John Tucker, aka Jesse Metcalf, in line at the Ralph Lauren fragrance party downtown. I feel like John Tucker Must Die is ingrained in every late 20-something, early 30-something woman's brain, so seeing him IRL had us freaking out a little.

What you wore:

I've been saving this skirt for the right occasion, and a Saturday full of shows and appointments during fashion week felt as appropriate as any to debut it. It's Prada, from the F/W 24 collection, and features a completely open back (or front, if you want to style it that way), which I covered up with a Prada slip from another skirt. It's just such a fun piece that I splurged on during Milan Fashion Week last season. I styled it with a sheer, collared shirt from Tory Burch, my go-to Prada 1995 Re-Edition bag, Khaite x Oliver Peoples sunglasses, and simple round-toe pumps from Massimo Dutti.

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Day 2: Friday, September 12

WHO: Anna LaPlaca, Senior Fashion Editor

Favorite runway look of the day:

So many strong shows today—Fforme, Maria McManus, Calvin Klein—that it's hard to pick just one favorite, but this Fforme look has lingered at the forefront of my mind all day. These super-slim flip-flops feel sleek and cooler than chunky sandal styles. I love them contrasted against smart tailoring.

Trend you're already seeing everywhere:

Cobalt blue! It could very well become the first It color of 2026. If you've seen Dakota Johnson's dress in The Materialists, you know what I'm talking about.

The best thing you ate and/or drank:

After the Fforme show, I stopped in at Pastis to grab a drink with our shopping director Bobby, senior editor Eliza, and former coworker Jasmine. Trust me—nothing hits like a crisp glass of Sancerre and some fries after a busy day. It also felt timely as I just finished Keith McNally's memoir.

Standout moment from in between the shows:

I had a few hours of free time in between my shows today and decided it was the right time to get my highlights refreshed at David Mallett. I'm venturing into blonde territory after a lifetime of being brunette, and I left the stunning salon space at WSA feeling like I'd unlocked a new identity.

Buzziest pop-culture moment of the day:

Nic and Olandria attending the Off-White show! I'm the biggest Love Island USA fan, so this was a personal highlight.

What you wore:

I did something I very rarely do: wore color. I was inspired by my colleagues Kristen and Eliza's reporting on the technicolor trend we saw on the fall runways. I've found it's easier to pull off vibrant shades if I'm color blocking with hues I know already look good together, like scarlet red and soft pink. This red cotton top from Madewell was my base, and I added the relaxed button-down shirt from Korean label PVCS as an accent. A pair of cherry red jelly flip-flops from Ancient Greek Sandals tied it all together.

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Day 1: Thursday, September 11

WHO: Nicole Eshaghpour, Editor at Large

Favorite runway look of the day:

I was obsessed with the shell-embellished pieces at Simkhai’s surf-inspired show.

Trend you're already seeing everywhere:

Necklaces, necklaces, and more necklaces!

The best thing you ate and/or drank:

I basically live at Three Guys, my local diner on Madison Ave, and their chicken Caesar wrap is my daily fuel.

Standout moment from in between the shows:

Getting to see Bobby, our shopping director, on his first day in town was the biggest treat! We have been working together for nearly a decade, and while fashion week can be overwhelming at times, he is like a safety blanket.

What you wore:

It was super hot, so I immediately reached for this Dissh dress that I also have in white! It’s so flattering, flowy, and comfortable, but also really gives off "put together" vibes. I styled it with my go-to Vika sandals from the row and the newest addition to my extensive black handbag collection, this little bucket from Destree. It’s the perfect size for day to night because it’s still small and polished, but holds all my NYFW essentials.

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