Women in Milan and Paris Proved These 6 Items Will Always Make You Look Elevated

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At fashion month, we got a preview of the trends that are set to be big for spring 2026 as well as how style is unfolding on the street style scene and the key buys of the season. In Milan and Paris, we always see a sense of elevated style alongside directional items, and this season was no exception. Attendees at the spring/summer 2026 shows set the tone for how looks will unfold in the coming months and showcased key ways to pull off polished, elevated style.

Pieces such as sleek column skirts and half-zip knits were key players as well as classic accessories such as leather ballerina flats and wayfarer sunglasses. This year has been marked by sophisticated style, and we saw plenty of evidence of that during fashion month. Ahead, see the top street style looks from Milan and Paris that tapped into elevated style and the key items to shop to execute it in your wardrobe.

Column Skirts

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Half-Zip Knitwear

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Dark Denim

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Cardigans

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Ballet Flats

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Sleek Sunglasses

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Kristen Nichols
Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.