Fashion Week Outfits: How to Dress Like You’re Sitting Front Row

The highly-anticipated New York Fashion Week (NYFW) will run from September 11 to 16, according to CFDA, and the buzz has already got every fashion lover excited all over the globe.

As you may know, the Fashion Week in NYC focuses on showcasing the upcoming Spring/Summer 2026 collections from your beloved luxury brands and designers based in New York City, such as Tory Burch or Khaite. Not only that, but the prestigious event also helps set the fashion trends for the year ahead.

From fabulous dresses, tailored jackets to statement handbags and striking footwear, we can’t wait to see what our favourite brands bring to the runway. While we waited in anticipation, we thought… What could be more fun than dressing up as if you were sitting front row, like the VIP you are?

So, here’s our practical MAYFEYR styling tips for Fashion Week-worthy outfits that you can recreate to bring that front row vibe to real life.

All-White Ensemble

Woman in chic all-white suit walking confidently outdoors with sunglasses in hand.

Anne Hathaway donned one while filming the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada recently and we are back obsessing over it again. The beauty of an all-white ensemble is that not only does it make you stand out, but it also elevates your wardrobe and lets people know you’re here to dress and to impress.

From white denim paired with a crisp blouse, to a mini white dress styled with your favourite heels, and to the pièce de résistance of them all: a single-breasted white blazer paired with matching trousers. You can mix and match these outfits across fabrics like silk, cotton or linen, and finish them off with your favourite jewellery.

Rocking Outerwear

Sometimes we’re not in the mood to dress to the nines, and that’s perfectly fine. But this doesn’t mean you can’t capture that Fashion Week panache with one simple piece of clothing: statement outerwear.

From Gucci’s colourful long coats to Bottega Veneta’s Parisian-chic leather jackets, the choices are endless. You can always layer them over a casual T-shirt or a neutral dress and let the outerwear do all the talking as you strut down your imaginary runway and have a fabulous time.

Standout Handbags

Fashion insiders know that the craze of Fashion Week is not always about the clothes, but also about those heart-stopping statement handbags.

Over the years, we’ve seen unforgettable launches and relaunches from luxury houses: from Balenciaga’s Rodeo bags to Valentino’s coveted Garavani that everyone is still obsessing over years later (and you can shop it right now at MAYFEYR).

And this is for a good reason. Owning a statement handbag makes you feel as if you’ve won the fashion lottery, as it can instantly elevate even the simplest casual outfit without much fussy effort.

Little Black Dresses

Woman in a little black dress with cardigan and ankle boots.

Ah, what a little black dress can do when you want that extra Fashion Week magic in your life. The fashion staple has been making waves year after year, with designers reimagining it with new and exciting twists.

Whether you wear it with a cardigan over it or accessorise it with a stylish belt, this Coco Chanel–approved outfit will always make you stand out in the crowd. Want an extra oomph? Pair it with bold and vivacious clutches from brands like Jacquemus or Ferragamo.

Discover a curated lineup of designer pieces in our MAYFEYR’s “From Runway to Your Closet” edits and channels that front-row glamour today!