Street Style, New York: Fashion Week begins! 35 photos of cold weather-proof style outside the Fall 2014 tents

by Jessica Flower February 7, 2014

new york street style fall 2014 — Photography by Stefania Yarhi

Let the games begin! No, we’re not talking about the Olympics: yesterday officially marked the opening of New York Fashion Week Fall 2014, aka the beginning of Fashion Month. It’s basically a four-week-long endurance test for the fashionable jet set—those of the faint of heart need not apply.

The Thursday shows included many up-and-coming designers, like Marissa Webb and Todd Snyder, as well as more established brands, such as BCBGMax Azria and Coach. Outside the tents in New York, our street style photographer Stefania Yarhi captured fashion show go-ers were bundled up against the elements with statement coats and attention grabbing accessories. With the big-ticket shows still to come, fashion’s big guns—think Anna Wintour and Miroslava Duma—weren’t spotted on the snow-covered streets. However, Gwyneth Paltrow’s new BFF, Taylor Tomasi Hill, was more than happy to brave the cold—her signature flaming-red hair likely helping to keep her warm.

A few brave souls bared their legs despite the chill and one boldly put her best foot forward in open-toed cage heels. Despite those exceptions, the overarching theme seemed to be function, without sacrificing style : LL Bean duck boots, woolly layers, long fur jackets, protective scarves and sporty kicks were all the rage. Who says you can’t be stylish and warm?