The best of fall and winter fashion is officially on display in the Big Apple.
The first New York Fashion Week of 2026 kicked off on February 11 and will continue through February 16.
Designers like Ralph Lauren and Coach have showcased their new styles, while celebrities, including Anne Hathaway, have made fashionable appearances at runway shows.
Here’s a look at the best and worst A-list looks we’ve seen.
Anne Hathaway was stunning in a black Ralph Lauren gown.
She attended the designer’s fall runway show wearing a high-neck halter gown made from gauze-like fabric.
It wrapped around her body, creating a subtle see-through effect, and its skirt extended into a short train.
She wore it with a fuzzy jacket that she carried around her waist.
Pamela Anderson’s black-and-white outfit missed the mark.
She made an appearance at the Tory Burch fall/winter runway show wearing a preppy look from the brand. It comprised a white pleated skirt with a black, button-up blouse tucked in.
Unfortunately, the two pieces sat loosely on Anderson and appeared too formal.
Her leather belt, sheer tights, pointed heels, and black purse added some fun to the look, but the base layers were ultimately too simple for them to work.
Lili Reinhart was chic in a statement skirt.
While entering the Ralph Lauren show, Reinhart was photographed wearing a brown tweed blazer as a top with a thick brown belt holding it closed at the waist.
She also wore a long black skirt covered in leather fringe, which added texture and contrast to the ensemble.
High black boots and a small brown purse completed the fun, fashion-forward look.
Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral had a sharp fashion moment, but Marcello Hernández’s look needed one tweak.
The couple attended the Tory Burch show together in contrasting outfits.
Cabral, an architect, wore a blue pleated skirt atop a darker, unbuttoned blazer, and brown Tory Burch heels with silver embellishments. The look was stylish and sharp.
Then there was Hernández, the “Saturday Night Live” comedian, who opted for khaki pants, suede sneakers, and a two-toned sweater.
Though the latter two pieces looked great on him, his trousers could have benefited from a bit of steaming and tailoring.
Amanda Seyfried’s mixed metals worked for her.
Also at the Tory Burch show, Seyfried wore a golden, long-sleeved blouse atop a blue midi skirt with silver stripes. She also wore white heels with silver adornments and carried a blue purse.
The mix of two metallic shades with blue tones created a unique, fun color combination that complemented her hair and skin tone.
Suni Lee’s multicolored look overwhelmed her.
Outside the Tory Burch runway show, the Olympic gymnast was photographed wearing an oversize blue jacket with a form-fitting wrap skirt in a vibrant red shade.
The two pieces were drastically different in style, and they overwhelmed her petite frame. They also didn’t match the lime-green top she wore or her black accessories.
Caleb McLaughlin was cool and casual at the Coach show.
The “Stranger Things” actor attended the show in blue jeans, a button-up top, and a leather jacket that matched his sneakers and Coach purse.
The latter piece was especially fun. It featured a prominent pocket reminiscent of a coin purse and two keychains that looked like miniature books.
McLaughlin has been one of the best-dressed men at New York Fashion Week so far.
Elle Fanning’s outfit had potential, but it needed a change.
Fanning entered the Coach show in a white gown with a mesh, star-print overlay. It was fun, feminine, and the perfect piece to pair with her cropped leather jacket and brown purse.
That said, she also wore thick white boots with the outfit. A simple pair of heels or flats would have been more in line with the look.
Kelsey Merritt stood out at the Carolina Herrera show.
The model sat in the stands wearing skinny black pants with a billowing blouse. The semi-sheer white garment had a high neckline, balloon sleeves, and extra fabric at the waist that extended into a train.
The top piece was dramatic and memorable, while her pants were perfectly tailored to highlight her dramatically pointed heels.
Ben Platt needed more color variety in his New York Fashion Week look.
For the Michael Kors runway show, the actor wore an all-white ensemble that included trousers, a loose-fitting blouse, sneakers, and a trench coat.
The outfit would have worked for him if it featured more than one color. Because the entire ensemble was stark white, each piece blended into the others, creating the illusion that he was wearing a baggy jumpsuit.
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