Every trip back to New York is a treat. Simply put, New Yorkers’ sartorial instincts are unrivaled. They’re usually some of the first to adopt emerging trends, so any outing to a restaurant or Duane Reade is like interacting with a living mood board.
Recently I went back to the city and couldn’t help but notice how put-together everyone looked. Among the various pieces I observed on its dwellers, there seemed to be five standout staples that consistently popped up among the most stylish women. Of course, upon returning to LA, I immediately began looking for these to add to my very own closet. The items in question range from fresh runway trends, to edgier streetwear staples to more tried and true foundational pieces, but essentially they reveal how New York fashion is a grabbag of eclectic styles and tastes. For a full list of the real-life trends, New Yorkers can’t stop wearing, keep scrolling.
