New York Fashion Week: The top 7 Fall 2016 trends so far

by Bernadette Morra February 16, 2016

With so much talk of disruption in media, retail and the fashion system, the chaos was bound to make its way into clothes.

The first leg of Fall 2016 shows is in full swing in NY and deconstruction has surfaced as a recurring theme.

Deconstruction. Disruption. Chaos. Whatever you want to call it, it all boils down to the same thing: it’s not business as usual.

Oh, there are still plenty of red carpet dresses, including many of the naked variety, by Jenny Packham, Reem Acra, and Johnathan Simkhai. All-white is the new all-black for day or night, especially when topped with a stunning fur-trimmed coat like at Prabal Gurung. There’s a cowgirl thing happening on the one hand, and sci fi on the other. Sometimes they come together in one place, like Jeremy Scott’s guitar and planetary knits. Opening Ceremony’s set even featured balloon-like space craft.

The athleisure trend seems bent on world domination with knit-cuffed trousers at 3.1 Phillip Lim, chic racing looks at Altuzarra (see #20) and Hood by Air’s entire line-up.

But there’s a certain f- you attitude running through some collections. The marijuana motifs at Alexander Wang. The models running helter skelter at Hood by Air. The I’ll-layer-it-anyway-I-please styling at Public School. And the chaotic prints and embroidery at Libertine.

It will be interesting to see how it all shakes out as the fashion train moves on to London this weekend.

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography courtesy of J.Crew

Photography by Peter Stigter

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Thom Browne Fall 2016

Deconstruction

Rips, slashes, raw edges and chains–even that punk icon, the safety pin–have been everywhere, even in the most pulled-together places like Victoria Beckham, Herve Leger and Johnathan Simkhai. Or designers messed with basics like streetwear (Hood by Air), denim (Public School), and menswear (Thom Browne).

Pictured: Thom Browne Fall 2016

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Public School Fall 2016

Deconstruction

Public School Fall 2016

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Hood by Air Fall 2016

Deconstruction

Hood by Air Fall 2016

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BCBG Fall 2016

Deconstruction

BCBG Fall 2016

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Alexander Wang Fall 2016

Slogans and symbols

Maybe it’s because of all the texting we’ve been doing. Words, phrases and almost-emojis popped up in allover prints at Libertine, caps and legs at Alexander Wang, among others.

Pictured: Alexander Wang Fall 2016

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Libertine Fall 2016

Slogans and symbols

Libertine Fall 2016

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Jeremy Scott Fall 2016

Slogans and symbols

Jeremy Scott Fall 2016

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Coach Fall 2016

Slogans and symbols

Coach Fall 2016

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Jonathan Simkhai Fall 2016

Knits

They came arty at Derek Lam and Jeremy Scott, fringed at Altuzarra, loopy at Jonathan Simkai, and whimsically embellished at Tommy Hilfiger. And the classic fisherman sweater goes upscale at Prabal Gurung, Altuzarra and Hilfiger.

Pictured: Jonathan Simkhai Fall 2016

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Altuzarra Fall 2016

Knits

Altuzarra Fall 2016

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Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2016

Knits

Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2016

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Prabal Gurung Fall 2016

Big and fluffy

Parkas, shearlings and utility jackets are oversized and coats are long (Prabal Gurung, 3.1 Phillip Lim). There’s a slouchy ease in many collections (you could even call it The Row effect) and designers are making a strong case for pleated pants (see Tibi and J Crew). In terms of texture, the more touchable, the better. There’s lots of velvet around, especially at 3.1 Phillip Lim. And teddy bear fluff is the new must have at Derek Lam.

Pictured: Prabal Gurung Fall 2016

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Derek Lam Fall 2016

Big and fluffy

Derek Lam Fall 2016

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Phillip Lim Fall 2016

Big and fluffy

3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 2016

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Rag Bone Fall 2016

Big and fluffy

Rag & Bone Fall 2016

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Victoria Beckham Fall 2016

Bustiers and corsets

There’s a whole lotta ladies who don’t want to hide under an oversized anything. For them, there are plenty of bustiers dresses from Victoria Beckham and corsetry from Tome.

Pictured: Victoria Beckham Fall 2016

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Oscar de la Renta Fall 2016

Bustiers and corsets

Oscar de la Renta Fall 2016

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Tome Fall 2016

Bustiers and corsets

Tome Fall 2016

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Jcrew Fall 2016

Pink

It’s everywhere, including a fabulous fluffy jacket at J. Crew, but most interesting when worn ironically with a scowl, like at Public School.

Pictured: J.Crew Fall 2016

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Public School Fall 2016

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Coach-Fall-2016

Printed dresses

The freshest dresses around are in allover prints with a slightly retro feel. The sweeter and cuter, the better.

Pictured: Coach Fall 2016

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Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2016

Printed dresses

Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2016

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