After the pandemic, New York Fashion Week returned with physical shows bringing the main fashion trends at NYFW 2022.
New York Fashion Week returned to its traditional form post-pandemic in September, opening the fashion week circuit for the next season. Therefore, as one of the most important fashion weeks in the world, the event featured fashion shows from the world’s main brands that presented their NYFW trends.
Despite presenting several brands, New York Fashion Week gave more prominence to the biggest American brands. Brands such as Prabal Gurung, Victor Glemaud, Dion Lee, Eckhaus Latta and Ulla Johnson were present at the event that sets fashion around the world.
For next season the trends are very nostalgic, bringing the 2000s back with full force. So, among the trends NYFW will have a lot of neon, floral prints and metallic fabrics. Anyway, below we’ll take a look at the trends that were popular at New York Fashion Week.
What were the main trends at NYFW?
1. Neon
Yes, neon is back and it looks like it will be around for a long time. The trend that was popular in the 1980s and 2000s is coming in full force for the upcoming season as seen at NYFW. Which is great, since this type of tone is very fun and daring and was explored on the catwalk in both casual and more sophisticated looks. In fact, here in Brazil, neon is also popular, especially in fast fashion stores.
2. Lace
Another highlight of NYFW trends is lace. In fact, this has been a very popular material in the season’s collections, whether in a detail or as a complete piece. Therefore, The person who explored lace in a minimalist way was Michael Kors, who used and abused lace in various designs, from sets to dresses worked in transparency.
3. Floral prints
The spring season is here and of course floral prints couldn’t be missed. Therefore, they were with strength and weight in the fashion shows of several brands such as Carolina Herrera, Ulla Johnson, Prabal Gurung among many others. Colorful flowers and lots of neon, printed on fluid and transparent pieces, with a hippie chip vibe that goes super well with the season.
4. Barbiecore
Barbiecore is a trend that has become popular in recent times, we even have a complete article about what this style is based on the color pink. Very popular on social media, the trend was also very present at NYFW. Inspired by the most famous doll in the world, pink is the central theme of the style and looks, with pink from head to toe.
5. Lingerie on display
Wearing lingerie on display as a look is not exactly new, but it is one of the NYFW trends. In fact, this fashion has been gaining ground for some time and now it will come even more strongly. Therefore, the corsets arrive with more structure to replace the tops and the lace comes accompanied by applications that highlight the production. The Fendi brand was one of those that showed what the trend has to offer.
6. Metallic
Yes, metallic fabrics are also coming with the comeback. This type of effect had already been making some simple appearances, but now it looks like it will come with full force. Or at least that’s the bet of brands like Altuzarra and Batsheva who brought metallics to their shows.
7. Embroidery
The next season is very happy and lively. Trends like sequins and rhinestones came with everything at NYFW. Embroidery is the focus of designer Bibhu Mohapatra who brought several beautiful embroideries and stones to the catwalks of New York Fashion Week.
8. Miniskirts and dresses
Another strong NYFW trend is the mini length, also a hit in the past. Short skirts and dresses go well with high boots and more. Anyway, it’s something that always comes out strong in the spring fashion seasons.
9. Sparkles and sequins
NYFW brought extravagant looks full of sparkle and lots of sequins. With the beginning of a luxurious night out, there are many dresses and outfits in this style. This is, in fact, another trend that brings back hits from the past, much like the Disco style that was very popular in the 1980s.
10. Urban tailoring
Urban tailoring is increasingly becoming one of the most popular trends at fashion week. It is above all a tailoring that is modern, therefore, casual and practical, and that reaches all audiences. This is because it includes one of the most timeless looks of all, with trousers, blazers and shorts.
11. Brazilcore
Apparently, it’s not just on social media that shades of yellow are trending. At this NYFW, many brands invested in the trend called Brazilcore, which we already talked about here on the site. The two main brands that modeled the trend were Puma and Tomy Hilfiger.
