The Three Biggest Trends from New York Fashion Week

3. Hard-edged athleticism

Sports luxe and athletic lifestyles have gone mainstream they’re not going to disappear anytime soon. ‘Sports goth’ has been talked about in the fashion press, and this is a style that appeals to the consumer who subscribes to the healthy lifestyle, but not to bright and shiny activewear brands like Lululemon or Gap. Alexander Wang’s collection for H&M which we wrote about previously is a great example of this aesthetic.

Athletically-inspired daywear at Tess Giberson (left) and a street style example (right). Images: style.com and vogue.it

The new take on the sportsluxe trend will see oversized tailoring layered with performance fabrics, the meshing of fabrics and unexpected quilted layers beneath wools. Focus is on texture rather than color, incorporating technology and statement sneakers and boots.

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