New York Fashion Week is more than simply a collection of high-couture runway shows. This biannual event brings fashion lovers from every corner of the world together to celebrate beauty, shape culture, and predict upcoming trends in the worldwide fashion industry. During this iconic week, fashion trends are shaped on the street as much as they are on stage. Since everyone puts their best fit forward during this fashionable week—from fashion majors wearing flare low rise jeans to trendy born-and-raised New Yorkers sporting sleek camel trench coats—every corner of the city is ripe with fashion inspiration.

As Spring/Summer 2025 NYFW draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on this week’s biggest styles and most iconic looks. Here are three hot-off-the-runway trends from September’s NYFW and how you can wear them. 

Striking Silhouettes

NYFW shapes the future of the fashion industry, so let’s take a look at this September’s most notable silhouettes. While the resurgence of Y2K-inspired fashion in recent years ushered in a wave of figure-hugging garments and skinny jeans, many Spring/Summer 2025 collections debuted during September’s NYFW announced the arrival of styles that aren’t afraid to take up space. 

While sweeping A-line skirts, floor-skimming coats, and full-skirted dresses certainly caught our attention, pant styles were the true runway star. Here are two of the most notable styles to start wearing this fall and winter—so you’ll be ahead of the trend when they’re everywhere this spring. 

Barrel Leg

Also known as balloon or horseshoe-shaped, this wide-leg style is cinched at the waist and flares out at the thighs before tapering at the ankles. The result? A unique, head-turning silhouette that feels both fashion-forward and practical. Fans of wide-leg styles will love the roomy, comfortable feel of this fit, whereas lovers of skinny jeans can appreciate the fitted waist and tapered hem. From classic denim jeans to junior cargo pants, both street fashion and high-end couture have fallen head over tapered heels for this iconic fit. 

Style with: Kitten mules and a corset top for an elevated outfit or slim sneakers and a fitted tee for a casual look. 

Flares

As a staple of the ‘70s, ‘00s, and now the 2020s, this flattering silhouette has held true through many iconic eras of fashion. Flare styles are fitted throughout the waist and thighs before fanning out below the knees to create a fashion-forward look. Since this style blends elements of slim and wide-leg styles, it’s easy to see why renowned designers and boutique streetwear brands alike paid homage to this playful style during September’s NYFW with flare low rise jeans and high rise styles. 

Style with: Pointed pumps that peek out from the hems of your favorite flared high rise plus size jeans and an oversized button-down styled in a French tuck. Or, keep things carefree with platform sneakers, a soft cardigan, and a lace-trimmed cami. 

Three-Season Shorts 

One of the most notable trends spotted strutting the catwalks and crosswalks of New York City during fashion week was knee-skimming shorts. From distressed acid-wash denim to cropped khaki trousers, these oversized styles have us resisting the urge to take a pair of shears to our favorite pants. 

If you’re getting flashbacks from your awkward middle school phase, rest assured—these are not your typical Bermuda shorts. While the fashion girlies of New York City are sporting longer inseams, their stylish shorts pay homage to sleek ‘90s street fashion or quiet-luxury looks. 

Most notably, NYFW saw these long shorts extend beyond summer fashion to earn their place as a staple for transitional seasons. Fashion influencers and streetwear brands styled shorts with cozy cardigans, fall boots, and chic fall outerwear, establishing long shorts as the go-to item for easing out of summer and into fall. Three-season shorts are already a 2024 fall fashion trend, so expect to see them all over 2025 spring fashion as well.

How to Wear It

For a sleek street-style look, style well-worn denim shorts with sporty sneakers, a baby tee, and slim sunnies. For an elevated, quiet-luxury spin, wear pleated trouser-style shorts with sling-back kitten heels, a cashmere tank, and understated jewelry. 

Make either of these styles work with the changing weather by swapping your shoes for the latest fall footwear trend and a chic outer layer.

Bold Textures 

Fans of statement earrings, exciting accessories, and textured textiles—it’s your time to shine. While minimalistic fashion and beauty trends dominated the runways of recent years, September’s NYFW proved that Spring/Summer 2025 collections are all about celebrating bold statement pieces. 

While tulle accents and sheer styles made a notable appearance at NYFW, the most prominent texture was fringe. Nearly every collection featured a fringe-forward piece—from high-fashion gowns with streamer-like strands to Western-inspired fringe jackets styled with flare low rise jeans—assuring lovers of the Wild West fashion trend that their fringe-focused fits will fly in 2025. 

In addition to fringe, another striking texture stood out during NYFW. While metallic accents usually come in the form of buckles, buttons, and jewelry, street fashion and runways alike confirmed that there’s a new hot hardware on the block: studded accents. From silver-studded ballet flats and bags to rhinestone-adorned plus size jeans, this reflective texture is guaranteed to catch your eye over the next few months.

How to Wear It

Whether you adore maximalist fashion or are just dipping your toes into bold looks, it’s best to start with one statement piece and style your outfit around it. If you’re incorporating a pop of red, opt for neutral hues to highlight your colorful accessory. If you’re rocking your favorite fringed jacket, help your textured outerwear stand out with dark wash curvy jeans and a neutral shoe.

Bonus: NYFW Hair and Makeup

Hair and makeup looks at NYFW shows distanced themselves from the simple, ballet-inspired beauty looks of recent years in favor of colorful makeup and eccentric hairstyles. Even if experimental makeup isn’t exactly your go-to look, this shift is still worth paying attention to. Beauty and hair trends are often reflected in fashion and accessory trends, so this NYFW trend could signal more maximalist accessories in our future, from bejeweled clutches to chic headbands. 

Twice a year, New York Fashion Week overtakes NYC in the best possible way as the most influential names in global fashion take up temporary residence in the city. From off-duty models exploring Manhattan to journalists and photographers scouring the boroughs in search of the next big underground streetwear trend, fashion and its fans are everywhere you look. Whether you were lucky enough to soak up these shows from a coveted seat or just lived vicariously through your favorite fashion influencers, it’s time to adopt these three NYFW trends into your own personal fashion looks.

About YMI Jeans

Now that we’ve soaked up every second of New York Fashion Week, examined every page of those highly anticipated September magazine issues, and curated our fall mood boards, it’s time to refresh our closets with chic staples and fresh trends. To nail this fall’s trends and give your style a seasonal refresh, turn to YMI Jeans, an it-girl denim brand based in the heart of Los Angeles. By blending runway-worthy trends with sleek streetwear staples, YMI Jeans has the denim fashion you need to curate the fall fits of your dreams. Feel effortlessly cool in flare low rise jeans, or turn heads in a pair of junior cargo pants on crisp fall mornings. Wherever your fall fashion journey takes you, YMI Jeans has fashionable pieces to suit your seasonal aesthetic.

Shop the latest trends from YMI Jeans to incorporate NYFW-inspired items into your looks at https://ymijeans.com/