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The best dressed stars at New York Fashion Week


From the hottest names in Hollywood sitting FROW, to the coolest street style looks wandering around SoHo, here are the best-dressed guests at NYFW SS26


(L-R) Naomi Watts, Tessa Thompson, Emma Roberts, Ciara, Jessica Alba and Mindy Kaling attend Tory Burch Spring/Summer 2026 during New York Fashion Week at One Hanson Place on September 15, 2025 in New York City.© Getty Images for Tory Burch
Orion Scott
Orion ScottStyle Editor
Updated: September 16, 2025
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And just like that, fashion month is well underway, kicking off on Tuesday night with Brandon Maxwell’s SS26 show in New York City. As expected, the front row was stacked with celebs and royalty, setting the tone for the next four weeks of fashionable flair. 

New York Fashion Week is always the first on the list, making it one of the most anticipated. Included on the schedule this season are Collina Strada, LoveShackFancy, Alice + Olivia and Khaite, as well as the usual legacy designers, Calvin Klein, Tory Burch and Jason Wu. 

From the hottest names in Hollywood and beyond, sitting FROW to the coolest street style looks wandering around Soho, here are all the very best-dressed guests in attendance this season.

Emily Ratajkowski on the runway at the Tory Burch fashion show as part of Spring/Summer 2026 New York Fashion Week held at One Hanson Place on September 15, 2025 in Brooklyn, New York© WWD via Getty Images

Emily Ratajkowski

One above sitting front row, Emily Ratajkowski took to the Tory Burch runway in a low-rise pleated skirt and a beige ribbed tank top. 

 Chloe Lecareux wears khaki olive green suede coat, denim jeans outside Cos during New York Fashion Week on September 14, 2025 in New York City© Getty Images

Chloe Lecareux

Oozing cool girl prowess, Chloe Lecareux styled baggy jeans with an olive green suede coat, a Dior bag and a plain white vest. 

Gigi Hadid seen in SoHo on September 15, 2025 in New York City.© GC Images

Gigi Hadid

Perfecting the beloved 'model-off-duty' aesthetic, Gigi Hadid was spotted in a lush lounge set and suede trainers.

Elle Fanning attends the Coach fashion show during Spring/Summer 2026 New York Fashion Week at Pier 36 on September 15, 2025 in New York City. © GC Images

Elle Fanning

Triple denim was on the cards for Elle Fanning's Coach show ensemble. The actress went all out in a set of blue jeans, a denim trench and a handbag to match.

Ciara is seen arriving at Tory Burch fashion show during New York Fashion Week at One Hanson Place on September 15, 2025 in New York City. © GC Images

Ciara

Spotted on her way to the Tory Burch show, Ciara channelled her inner Wednesday Addams, donning a set of pinstripe trousers and a shoulder-padded button-up cardigan.

Victoria Justice is seen on September 15, 2025 in New York City© GC Images

Victoria Justice

Victoria Justice married texture and mesh together to create a daring goth-chic look.

Emily Ratajkowski is seen arriving at the Calvin Klein fashion show during New York Fashion Week in black knit © GC Images

Emily Ratajkowski

Emily Ratajkowski stepped out for the Calvin Klein SS26 show sporting a knitted number complete with cut-out side detailings, a classic roll-neck silhouette and a deep charcoal hue.

Actor Lily Collins is seen arriving at the Calvin Klein fashion show during New York Fashion Week in pale pink two piece© GC Images

Lily Collins

Actress Lily Collins opted for a pearlescent two piece while attending the Calvin Klein show in Manhattan. The set featured a cropped bralette and low-sling midi skirt crafted from shimmering fish scale-inspired sequins. 

Solange Knowles is seen arriving at the Calvin Klein fashion show during New York Fashion Week inwhite top and black pants© GC Images

Solange Knowles

Solange Knowles was seen arriving at the Calvin Klein fashion show donning a white square neck top featuring a black design, which was coolly paired with some crisp, classic tailored trousers in black. 

Iris Law is seen arriving at the Calvin Klein fashion show during New York Fashion Week in sheer skirt© GC Images

Iris Law

Prior to hitting the runway, Iris Law was another familiar face spotted among the crowd at Calvin Klein. The model opted for a scoop-neck tank top, a sheer midi skirt and a sweeping wool overcoat worn off the shoulder - all in the same shade of mocha brown. 

Suki Waterhouse is seen arriving at the Michael Kors fashion show during New York Fashion Week on September 11, 2025 in New York City© GC Images

Suki Waterhouse

Bold coloured coats are going to be everywhere this season, just ask Suki Waterhouse, who styled a teal-toned option with sheer tights and knee-high boots.

Georgia Fowler attends the Michael Kors Collection Spring/Summer 2026 Runway Show at Terminal Warehouse on September 11, 2025 in New York City© Getty Images for Michael Kors

Georgia Fowler

New Zealand model Georgia Fowler opted for a plunging leather look to sit FROW and watch the Michael Kors Collection show.

Taylor Momsen is seen on September 11, 2025 in New York City© GC Images

Taylor Momsen

Little J would have been so proud of Taylor Momsen's fully sheer dress and combat boot look. The actress and musician is the blueprint for the sheer dress trend.

Olivia Jade attends the Michael Kors Collection Spring/Summer 2026 Runway Show at Terminal Warehouse on September 11, 2025 in New York City© Getty Images for Michael Kors

Olivia Jade

Proving just how fun fashion can be, Olivia Jade was spotted attending the Michael Kors Collection Spring/Summer 2026 Runway Show in a voluminous tinsel jacket and peep-toe heels. 

Imaan Hammam is seen wearing a black and olive green striped knit sweater, a Prada black tulle midi skirt, sheer black socks, black oxford shoes, a green tote bag and black sunglasses outside of Ralph Lauren S/S 26 during NYFW© Getty Images

Imaan Hammam

Tulle and stripes were spotted on Imaan Hammam as she strutted down the streets of the Big Apple on her way to the Ralph Lauren show.

Anna Estrin seen wearing oversized tinted sunglasses with a retro vibe, Daniil Antsiferov white lace dress with crinkled, textured fabric and a scalloped hemline, Natali Zhitko light blue single-breasted coat with oversized buttons and a clean, minimalist cut, draped casually open, Miu Miu soft blue small quilted leather handbag and Akira eye-catching fluffy light blue heels, during New York Fashion Week© Getty Images

Anna Estrin

Baby blue hues were Anna Estrin's style poison for day one of NYFW. The star of the show was her mini Miu Miu bag and fluffy heels.

Stella Hanan seen wearing sporty black windbreaker jacket featuring olive-green sleeves, a stand collar, and a reflective white horizontal stripe across the chest, cropped black capri leggings and Maison Margiela black ballet flats, outside the Ralph Lauren Show, during New York Fashion Week© Getty Images

Stella Hanan

Stella Hanan made a strong case for capri pants and ballet flats, styling the It-Girl combo with a sporty black windbreaker jacket featuring olive-green sleeves.

Elsa Hosk seen wearing dark brown full-length fur coat draped over a romantic white ruffled blouse, tailored charcoal grey waistcoat, dark grey wide-leg suit trousers, Ralph Lauren black leather clutch bag and black leather pointed boots, outside the Ralph Lauren Show, during New York Fashion Week, on September 10, 2025 in New York City© Getty Images

Elsa Hosk

A newly engaged Elsa Hosk stepped out in a lavish floor-length brown fluffy coat, which she wore over suiting trousers and a ruffled shirt. 

Isabelle Allain seen wearing distressed brown leather biker jacket with zipper and snap details, crisp white cotton collared shirt, black tie, wide-leg black pinstripe trousers in a relaxed tailored silhouette, Ralph Lauren small structured black handbag and sleek black pointed-toe heels, outside the Ralph Lauren Show, during New York Fashion Week,© Getty Images

Isabelle Allain

TikTok's go-to fashion girl Isabelle Allain put a leather twist on a classic tailored suiting look for day one of NYFW. Ties and a crisp white shirt are still very much on trend for this season.

Actress Naomi Watts is seen arriving at the Ralph Lauren show during September 2025 New York Fashion Week on September 10, 2025 in New York City.© GC Images

Naomi Watts

Looking utterly luxe in an all-black look for the Ralph Lauren show,  actress Naomi Watts proved just how sleek mismatching fabrics can be.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas are seen arriving at the Ralph Lauren show during September 2025 New York Fashion Week on September 10, 2025 in New York City© GC Images

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas

Competing for fashion's most notable couple outside the Ralph Lauren was Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas. The stylish pair matched in tones of brown, effortlessly inspiring our AW25 wardrobes.

Zoe Kravitz is seen on September 10, 2025 during New York Fashion Week in New York City.© GC Images

Zoe Kravitz

Taking a brief break from holding hands with Harry Styles, Zoe Kravitz was seen sporting a micro mini LBD with lace detailing, likely from YSL.

Nicky Hilton Rothschild is seen on September 10, 2025 during New York Fashion Week in New York City© GC Images

Nicky Hilton Rothschild

Marrying together fashion's love of luxe lace and slinky satin, Nicky Hilton Rothschild looked utterly on trend for the first night of NYFW.

Afiya Bennett is seen arriving at the Brandon Maxwell NYFW show on September 09, 2025 in New York City© GC Images

Afiya Bennett

Coat season is in full swing, and model Afiya Bennett proved that a statement printed option is utterly swoon-worthy. 

Usher attends the 18th Annual Harlem's Fashion Row Fashion Show & Style Awards on September 09, 2025 in New York City© WireImage

Usher

Looking dapper in a dark green suit, Usher attended the 18th Annual Harlem Fashion Row Fashion Show & Style Awards. He topped off the suave ensemble by adding a set of statement orange-tinted sunglasses.

Princess Maria-Olympia Of Greece is seen arriving at the Brandon Maxwell NYFW show on September 09, 2025 in New York City© GC Images

Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece

Proving just how chic a matching pyjama set can truly be was Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece, spotted en route to the Brandon Maxwell show.

Ayan Broomfield is seen arriving at the Brandon Maxwell NYFW show on September 09, 2025 in New York City© GC Images

Ayan Broomfield

Tennis star Ayan Broomfield donned a sleek, chic black leather midi dress with fringe detailing to attend the Brandon Maxwell show on Tuesday night.