New York Fashion Week ends with theatrical runways and street trends

New York Fashion Week drew to a close this week with a week of high-profile runway shows, star-studded front rows and a flurry of street-style looks that together sketched out the fashion moment for the coming seasons. From theatrical runway spectacles and intimate party performances to off-duty model dressing on Manhattan sidewalks, the spring/summer 2026 collections and the celebrities who attended them left a distinct set of trends and notable moments in their wake.

On the runway, designers leaned into spectacle and storytelling. One presentation featured a two-story skirt train that unfurled through a venue, while another staged a show in a former church scored with live piano and choir, creating a near-religious ambience. Several labels pushed playful, memetic ideas — dolls dressed to match miniature versions of runway looks and oversized hair hats made from crocheted extensions prompted viral reaction online. Supermodel appearances punctuated the calendar, with selective catwalk returns and prominent front-row placements adding to the buzz.

Celebrities and industry figures populated front rows and after-parties, amplifying both commercial and cultural attention. A...