Fall Winter 2023 Fashion Month: Part One

Fashion month is more than halfway through, and with that, we've already got a ton of new macro- and micro-trends we're keeping an eye on.  

In our latest, we're breaking down the key trends we're tracking for the Fall and Winter 2023 season, as seen on the New York and London runways.

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Deluxe Draping

Images courtesy of Vogue Runway. From left to right: Prabal Gurung, Simkhai, Christian Siriano, Hellessy, Tove

There's a seventies opulence to the one-shoulder draping we saw on the runways this season.  But lest you think this trend is relegated to formalwear, consider Hellessy's take on the trend - a fancy top paired with slouchy track pants.

Tartan

Images courtesy of Vogue Runway. From left to right: Collina Strada, Thom Browne, Adeam, Burberry

If you're getting Clueless vibes from some of the check patterns from the runways, you wouldn't be wrong.  There was much attention on Daniel Lee's debut at Burberry, which included golden tartan patterns.  In New York, Collina Strada and Adeam also chose vibrant yellows, while Thom Browne (who returned to the New York schedule this season), chose red, white and blue textured versions.

Eighties Redux

Images courtesy of Vogue Runway. From left to right: Erdem, Ahluwalia, Richard Quinn, Hellessy

The 80s is calling - specifically that ruffly confection worn to the dance.  From both the London and New York runways, designers took inspiration from this blast from the past.  In case you hadn't figured this out, when it comes to this trend - the bigger, the better.

Floor-Grazing Outerwear

Images courtesy of Vogue Runway. From left to right: Coach, Khaite, Simkhai, Prabal Gurung

What's the winter season without statement outerwear?  This season, one of the themes we saw was sleek coats whose long length nearly grazes the floor.  Khaite showed several versions of this type of outerwear, while Prabal Gurung doubled up on trends with a red, floor-length stunner.

Vibrant Reds

Images courtesy of Vogue Runway. From left to right: Prabal Gurung, Tory Burch, Gabriela Hearst, Jason Wu, Christopher Kane

Injecting a dose of sensuality and fun into the upcoming Fall and Winter season, here comes the vibrant red.  It's an unexpected, yet welcome, addition to winter wardrobes.  The best part is its versatile application; we saw it applied on formal dresses, outerwear, suiting, and knitwear.  

Monochromatic Grays

Images courtesy of Vogue Runway. From left to right: Eckhaus Latta, Tory Burch, Khaite, Brandon Maxwell, JW Anderson

In more neutral tones, gray made a strong showing on the runway, in monochromatic applications, like Brandon Maxwell's skirt and sweater set, or Tory's structured top and textured pants combination.  

Want to see more about what's trending in assortments right now?  Head over to our Trend Reports for more!