Navigating transitional weather has long tested even the most dedicated fashion enthusiasts. The early autumn season in major style hubs like New York City and London has delivered a uniquely confusing meteorological mix. One afternoon brings a crisp chill that firmly signals the arrival of fall, while the next offers 73-degree sunshine and blue skies. This weather-induced whiplash has complicated the process of locking down seasonal wardrobes, forcing fashion lovers to constantly pivot between heavy outerwear, transitional layers, and lingering summer staples like baby tees and slip skirts.
As always, style seekers turn to the global fashion stage and their favorite celebrities to lead the way, offering a masterclass in balancing foundational basics with maximal, statement-making pieces. Recent weeks have provided an abundance of inspiration, proving that leather skirts remain an indispensable fall and winter staple with endless styling potential, that white garments are meant to be worn long after Labor Day, and that layering a baseball cap, long coat, and scarf creates a cozy yet undeniably chic combination. Perhaps most refreshingly, the world’s most photographed style icons have reminded the public that outfit repeating is not only practical, but deeply fashionable.
Week of October 5th
The first full week of October brought a flurry of high-profile appearances across New York, London, and Paris, highlighted by a notable statement on sustainability and wardrobe rotation. Zendaya captured headlines at the Louis Vuitton show in Paris by making a definitive case for outfit repeating. The multi-hyphenate star rewore the striking white ruffled jacket she previously debuted at the Paris premiere of The Odyssey, effortlessly reframing the piece by pairing it with casual jeans and a simple white tank top.
Other notable looks from the week included Celine Dion affirming the arrival of fur coat season while stepping out in a rich brown belted jacket featuring a high, cozy neckline. Meanwhile, in London, Ellie Goulding underscored the versatility of leather by styling a midi-length leather skirt with a light pink pinstriped button-up shirt. In New York City, Tate McRae embraced nighttime glamour for an arrival at Chez Margaux, opting for a little silver mini slip dress accessorized with strappy heeled sandals and a Saint Laurent clutch.
Archive fashion and vintage pieces also took center stage. At the Sense and Sensibility premiere in Los Angeles, Daisy Edgar-Jones turned heads in a vintage Chloé by Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 1999 corset and maxi skirt set. Back in New York City, Jennifer Lawrence kept a low, cozy profile, demonstrating the ultimate off-duty formula with a long black coat, a scarf, a baseball cap, and sunglasses. In Paris, Soo Joo Park kept her palette refreshingly neutral for the AJE show, stepping out in a cream high-neck top and crisp white pants.
Week of September 28th
As Paris Fashion Week drew international attention, celebrities delivered a masterclass in eveningwear, tailoring, and transitional outerwear. Nara Smith commanded attention at Clarins’ star-studded dinner in a sleek black velvet gown featuring a dramatic side slit. Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi stepped out together in Paris, cementing their status as one of the fashion world’s most closely watched couples. Greta Lee offered a study in modern tailoring at a Tiffany & Co. event, wearing a sleek shirt-and-skirt combination designed by Simone Bellotti for Jil Sander.
Celine Dion continued her triumphant style run through the French capital, spotted in an olive green croc-embossed leather jacket and matching skirt set sourced straight from Ferragamo’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection. Tate McRae also made waves in Paris, opting for a sultry combination of black leather pants and a sheer black lace tank top for a night out. Rosalía offered a quiet moment of fashion appreciation, posing for a mirror selfie in her Paris hotel wearing look four from Jonathan Anderson’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection.
Maximalism had its champions as well. Cynthia Erivo embraced bold proportions at Chloé’s Spring/Summer 2027 show, wearing a vibrant blue jacket with exaggerated puffy shoulders, layered knits, stacked necklaces, and a long, tiered black maxi skirt. Iris Law kept things effortlessly cool during a Parisian stroll, pairing baggy camouflage pants with a relaxed white long-sleeve T-shirt, brown satin ballet flats, and Chanel’s coveted 22 Hobo Bag. At the New York City premiere of East of Eden, Florence Pugh wore a custom Vivienne Westwood creation featuring an embellished chartreuse skirt, a gunmetal silk mermaid silhouette skirt, and a voluminous, puffy-shouldered shrug.
Week of September 21st
The transition into late September brought major fashion moments, ranging from high-profile runway presentations to romantic European celebrations. Karlie Kloss was spotted navigating New York City in FFORME’s cream Juane dress, a sculptural piece defined by its asymmetric silhouette and frayed hem detailing. In Tuscany, Dove Cameron and Damiano David celebrated their wedding, with Cameron wearing a custom Giorgio Armani white suit that redefined modern bridal tailoring.
Milan Fashion Week brought out dark romance and heritage archival pieces. Camila Morrone departed her hotel wearing a lace-trimmed, lingerie-inspired little black dress paired with sheer tights, black pumps, and a luxurious fur coat. Daisy Edgar-Jones continued her strong red carpet run at the Berlin premiere of Sense and Sensibility, pulling a silky gown with embellished shoulder details from Armani Privé’s Spring 2005 archives. Later in London, Edgar-Jones stepped out of BBC Studios wearing a lace-trimmed bodysuit and matching draped skirt from Chloé’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection.
Cardi B made a dramatic statement at the Gucci show in Milan, wrapped in an oversized white fur coat paired with monogrammed Gucci tights. Florence Pugh leaned into classic tailoring outside BBC Studios, wearing high-waisted pinstriped Vivienne Westwood trousers alongside a contrasting striped button-down shirt. Celine Dion captivated onlookers in Paris wearing an asymmetric draped black dress by Balenciaga, while Rihanna was spotted leaving a Parisian dinner in Dior’s tailored black wool and silk bar jacket, complete with ruched satin trim. Sienna Miller embraced the structured leather jacket trend, stepping out in Balmain’s lambskin fitted peplum jacket paired with tailored black pants and strappy sandal heels.
Week of September 14th
Mid-September brought awards season glamour and the peak of New York Fashion Week energy. Selena Gomez delivered a powerful reminder to defy outdated style rules by stepping out in New York City in an all-white monochromatic ensemble, later dazzling at the Emmys as a nominee in a custom gold chainmail dress by Louis Vuitton. Kaia Gerber demonstrated the rapid turnaround of the fashion calendar at the Specs Launch Keynote in Beverly Hills, wearing a strapless black top with an embellished tiger print panel and a midi skirt straight off the Proenza Schouler Spring/Summer 2026 runway just six days prior.
Bella Hadid showcased a diverse range of styles across New York, stepping out in a vibrant orange babydoll dress paired with brown boots and a red gingham headscarf, a champagne satin and sheer midi dress styled with red slingback heels and a Prada Tessuto Bowling Bag, and a vintage chainmail dress from Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2008 collection for a Chopard event. Lili Reinhart embraced historical romance while promoting The Love Hypothesis, wearing a vintage pink and green Dolce & Gabbana corset-side dress in one appearance, followed by an embellished pink and green gown from Elie Saab’s Spring 2004 Haute Couture collection for the official premiere. Anna Van Patten rounded out the week’s party circuit in a V-neck corset mini dress by Magda Butrym, while Daisy Edgar-Jones opted for a sharp white military jacket paired with blue jeans and white pumps during her London press tour.
Week of September 7th
As the official fashion month calendar kicked off, New York played host to a series of high-profile celebrations. Kaia Gerber celebrated at the RE/DONE New York Fashion Week party in a casual baby tee and straight-leg jeans, accessorized with red heels and a zebra-print bag. Dakota Johnson delivered evening elegance at the Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner in a black Maison Valentino gown featuring a plunging neckline, flowy sleeves, and an extended train. Gigi Hadid demonstrated her allegiance to Tommy Hilfiger both on and off the runway, departing the brand’s Spring/Summer 2027 show in boot-cut jeans and a graphic tee bearing the words "Better Together."
Emily Ratajkowski attended the Kiko Milano flagship opening in a vintage pink satin John Galliano dress adorned with floral details and a matching fringed scarf. At the Bvlgari Serpenti Infinito event in New York City, Dua Lipa wore a gold-embellished corset top with black trousers, while Anne Hathaway continued her streak of standout maternity style in a flowy lilac chiffon Alexander McQueen gown. Lisa rounded out the guest list in a black lace corseted dress featuring flared sleeves and a dramatic thigh slit.
Late August Style Highlights
The final weeks of August bridged the gap between late summer heat and early transitional layering. Joey King made several notable appearances, wearing a custom blue and burgundy satin Rodarte dress paired with Mulberry’s Stevie Top Handle bag, and later channeling a witchy aesthetic in an Ilya Migmoon dress featuring a black lace overlay, a green base, a bustier bodice, exaggerated hips, and a fluted skirt for the Practical Magic 2 premiere. Zoë Kravitz embodied effortless cool during an NYC outing in a black midi slip skirt, black camisole, and black ballet flats.
Kendall Jenner debuted a piece from Giorgio Armani’s Fall/Winter 1995 archives during the Venice Film Festival—a sleeveless dress with delicate gold floral detailing—after arriving in Venice in a minimalist all-white ensemble anchored by an unreleased quilted Chanel weekender from the Cruise 2027 collection. Adria Arjona was spotted in New York wearing an asymmetrical black skirt with a cropped leather moto jacket, while Nicole Kidman stepped out in a sheer black lace Versace dress, marking Pieter Mulier’s debut design as the brand’s creative director.
Earlier in August, Kravitz was seen keeping casual with a baby tee, biker shorts, and kitten-heeled slides, alongside another outing in a cropped white baby tee, kick flare jeans, and suede block-heeled ballet flats. Nicole Kidman shone in a sequined, corseted Chanel dress in London, while Joey King brought the naked dress trend to the forefront in Miu Miu designs, including a floral lace two-piece set and a custom sheer yellow garden-fairy gown. Celine Dion returned to Paris in a double-breasted trench coat with ruffled sides, and Rihanna experimented with proportions in a hybrid jean skirt.
The extensive array of celebrity street style and red carpet appearances throughout August and September ultimately provides a clear blueprint for the changing seasons, balancing comfort, heritage fashion, and bold individual expression.
