We're Fashion Editors—Everything We Saw, Wore, Did and Ate During NYFW

Those who attend fashion week know this to be all too true: The days are long, but the week still seems to fly by in a split second. Now that New York Fashion Week has descended upon the city again, what better way to dish on everything that's happening than through the lens of our very own editors? Throughout the past seven days, we'll be seeing a stunning array of spring 2025 collections, but despite the clothing that is the week's primary objective, our team is also sure to indulge in a lot of incredible meals, take approximately 100 Uber, train, and bus rides, and, of course, wear plenty of trend-forward outfits throughout it all.

The week has us all up and down the isle of Manhattan and even 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 thing that everyone was talking about to what they ate, drank, and wore. Continue on to read team Who What Wear's fashion-week highlight reel and check back each day for updates.

Day 2

WHO: Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, editor

Your favorite runway look of the day:

"My rule of thumb regarding runway collections is that they must have at least one look that makes me audibly gasp when I spot them to make my favorites list for the season—Kim Shui's S/S 25 runway show met that criteria. The moment a model sauntered down the stairs in the show's fourth look with a scarf billowing behind her, attached to an embroidered leather corset top and styled with a matching mini skirt, I was spiraling (in a good way). I've always loved Shui's ability to speak to her heritage while also playing up women's innate sex appeal—which was embodied perfectly through this look. As explained in the show notes, each look was meant to "tell a story of strength forged through adversity by drawing inspiration from the ancient Japanese art form called Kintsugi—which is all about repairing broken pottery with gold resin." With this particular S/S 25 look, we see the subtle influences of that ancient art form through the yellow floral-embroidered leather; however, it's still given that signature Shui twist through sultry silhouttes and contemporary styling."

The trend you're already predicting:

"Although it was only the second day of the NYFW, two trends stood out to me as something to watch. The first was 'naked' dressing. In the past few seasons, we've seen some variation of sheer clothing surfacing on the runway, so it has not necessarily felt cutting-edge—until now. There were a few S/S 25 runway shows that explored 'the new naked' by using laser-cutting techniques as a way to play with textile opacity. For example, at Simkhai's show, sheer tulle textiles were embellished with finely cut floral appliqués made from leather. While at Tibi, cutouts were embroidered on top of sheer materials, inadvertently creating a more muted floral print. By taking risks using techniques, designers made this trend feel risqué again."

"But it wasn't the only trend that stood out, as I noticed that many collections featured one specific shade: butter yellow. From Nanushka to Sergio Hudson to Prabal Gurung, shades of yellow could be spotted everywhere, further solidifying this color to invest in for the long haul!"

The buzziest pop-culture moment:

"Every season, I've found that at least one presentation manages to pop up as a memorable moment among the madness—for me, that's very much the case with Tanner Fletcher. While I've been a fan of the Brooklyn-based genderless brand since it first began in 2020, I particularly loved their presentation because it felt incredibly creative compared to the cookie-cutter format we can see from other brands. The brand's S/S 25 collection was entitled "The Artist's Dilemma." It was all about exploring the challenges that artists face, which was embodied through a series of vignettes where models acted out different scenarios—e.g., a woman, probably a writer, was wearing a pretty puff-sleeve toile print dress while she was sharpening her pencils. Similarly, another model was hunched over a typewriter wearing the brand's signature tailored pieces, typing away only to throw each musing into the trash every time. The interactive element of the presentation not only brought the collection's theme to life but further cemented my belief that the creatives behind this brand (Tanner Richie and Fletcher Kasell) are coming into their own."

Standout moment from in between the shows:

"I wouldn't say there was one standout moment, so much as one of the best things about fashion week is running into people—whether that looks like finding fellow WWW editors in the wild, meeting influencers I've followed forever, seeing beloved street style photographers in person, or simply meeting new people in the industry! The best thing about fashion week is that it gives "back to school" energy, so it's always fun to see everyone again."

The best thing you ate and/or drank:

"When you're running around the city, it can take a lot of work to carve out time to sit down and eat properly. However, after Nanushka's anniversary show in Soho, I meandered to Gilligan's with fellow editors and a few models to grab a drink between shows. Sometimes, you must stop between the madness of shows for thirty minutes to slip into a little tropical oasis for a quick margarita and guacamole. Luckily, this hidden gem provided the perfect short getaway."

What you wore:

"Usually, when planning outfits for fashion week, I like to create a PowerPoint presentation, but I did not have the time this season. However, I knew I had many items already in my closet that I could style creatively, so I started by picking out the items I knew I wanted to wear—specifically, my Maison Margiela Tabi Ballet flats, Bottega Veneta Horseshoe Belt, and my Ferragamo Prisma Bag. Since these accessories are bold, I knew I wanted to keep the color palette of my outfit minimal but pick other pieces that would allow them to pop a bit more. I landed on styling these accessories with a matching set from Tamar Keburia, which I discovered from the Swedish retailer Seezona, dedicated to curating female-founded brands. What I loved about this matching plissé set was that it was super comfortable to schlep around the city and had this sculpture-like silhouette that stood out from the typical all-black fashion week ensemble. In order to also ensure it wasn't a single-shade ensemble, I added gold and silver jewelry to spice it up a bit, including earrings from Christina Caruso and rings and bangles from Jenny Bird. Overall, I love that this look allowed me to be comfortable throughout the day and spotlight some cool accessories already in my closet."

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Day 1

WHO: Kat Collings, editor in chief

Your favorite runway look of the day:

"Alaïa showed this evening, and definitely left a mark on day one of NYFW. It was the first show the Guggenheim has ever hosted (surprising, non?), and remarkably the collection had zero zippers or buttons, demonstrating Pieter Mulier's exceptional craft. This sculptural look was one of many that caught my eye."

The trend you're already predicting:

"Funnel-neck jackets are something the WWW editors have been talking about for fall, and since we're always early on trends, I wasn't surprised to see it continue into the spring collections, like here at Brandon Maxwell."

The buzziest pop-culture moment:

"Hands down the best pop culture moment was Rihanna looking like an absolute goddess apparition at Alaïa is a netted, pearl-bedecked gown. She is not a fashion week fixture, but came through for the French maison. "

Standout moment from in between the shows:

"One of the best parts of fashion week is catching up with colleagues like Sara Holzman, Marie Claire's Fashion Director, who I ran into with Lauren Eggertsen, Who What Wear's Editorial Director."

The best thing you ate and/or drank:

"We had a team happy hour at Jean's, and by the desert course we played a game of 'what's in your bag' lip gloss edition alongside cobbler and ice cream."

What you wore:

"Fashion week dressing while pregnant has been an interesting challenge! Cut to me trying on a million pairs of pants at Zara this morning trying to figure out my size. As for the top, I wanted to show off my bump without going full bare stomach, and this knotted top from Diotima fit the bill perfectly."

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