New York Fashion Week is finally here, with six days of sartorial newness kicking off on Sept. 11. Its usual suspects line the CFDA’s official calendar — Coach, Tory Burch, Michael Kors Collection and Christian Siriano, to name a few — but we’re equally excited for the new …
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Don’t get me wrong. I’m all for wide-leg trousers and ’90s-inspired straight-leg jeans, but I believe dresses are a severely underrated essential in a chic fall closet. As we transition from summer trends to new fall fashion, I highly recommend not setting aside your dresses just yet. Instead, reach for a cozy cardigan or a French woman’s favorite, the trench, for a windy fall morning. I also hear the sporty funnel-neck style is giving the moto jacket a run for its money this season. Pair dresses with any of this season’s trending shoe styles, from slouchy suede boots and low-profile sneakers to chunky clogs and, as It girls everywhere will suggest, ballet flats. Plus, as this temperamental NYC weather proves, rain boots are a must.
Below, I’m rounding up gorgeous fall dresses from Mango, Reformation, and Anthropologie, from romantic boho-chic styles that will have anyone asking “Is that vintage Chloé?” to sleek mock-neck knit minis that are guaranteed to turn heads. To me, fall fashion is all about looking rich and ensuring mornings run smoothly, and there’s nothing easier than throwing on a chic dress and calling it a day. Scroll on to shop 33 stunning fall dresses.
MANGO
Jacquard V-Neck Dress
MANGO
Perkins-Neck Knitted Dress
MANGO
Floral Jacquard Dress With Bell Sleeves
MANGO
Midi-Dress With Stitching
MANGO
Long-Sleeved Leopard-Print Dress
Leopard print is the new polka dot.
MANGO
Flared Dress With Ruffled Sleeves
Gen Z is all for a boho-chic fall.
MANGO
Fitted Pleated Dress
MANGO
Paisley-Print Oversized Dress
Boho-chic florals are so popular this season.
Reformation
Serafina Silk Dress
Imagine this with a distressed leather jacket—so chic.
Reformation
Elio Knit Dress
Knit dresses were made to be worn in September.
Reformation
Rou Knit Dress
Pink is perfect for fall.
Reformation
Emerick Dress
Reformation
Holland Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater Dress
Perfect for a night out with friends.
Reformation
Aiden Knit Dress
Polka dots are going strong.
Reformation
Laverna Dress
Reformation
Luke Knit Dress
Anthropologie
Faux-Suede Halter V-Neck Mini Dress
En Saison
Eloise Faux-Suede Sleeveless Mini Dress
Anthropologie
Short-Sleeve V-Neck Ruffle Midi Dress
For Love & Lemons
Halter Basque-Waist Midi Dress
Maeve
Sleeveless Waisted Poplin Mini Dress
Maeve
Sleeveless Embellished Drop-Waist Mini Dress
In love with the embellishing.
Maeve
Button-Front Mini Dress
Anthropologie
The Peregrine Silky Midi Dress
I’m loving blue for this season.
Anthropologie
Smocked-Waist Ribbed Sweater Dress
Maeve
The Emmy Faux-Suede Short-Sleeve Mini Swing Dress
Pilcro
The Keira Long-Sleeve Shirt Dress
Gingham is sticking around for fall.
A decade ago, Brandon Maxwell was the new kid on the block, a stylist-turned-designer with his client Lady Gaga cheering him along from the front row. Most of the time, fashion can’t resist an anniversary, but Maxwell was clear about not focusing on his past at his Sotheby’s show location tonight. “There’s nothing really 10-year-anniversary about it other than the date,” he said. “I’m very much interested in looking forward.”
So, what does Maxwell see in his future? From the looks of this collection, he’s not just optimistic, he’s giddy. Start with the neoprene-backed plaid double-breasted blazer he opened with, and the slender bandeau boasting an emphatically big buckle he slipped underneath. Consider the fringe that draped from silk knit dresses and the cowhide print decorating a jean jacket. And get a load of the zoo animal illustrations that appeared on a boxy tee and pencil skirt. This was as loose as Maxwell’s been in years, maybe ever.
Funnily enough, he said he started the collection with wool silk failles and constricted and tight shapes. His shoulders bunched up near his ears as he remembered those early samples, and who wants to feel like that? For an antidote, he packed his team into the car and headed to the Design Library in the Hudson Valley, to see if anything sparked joy. “I’ve been trying to lean into my little pleasures in life and the things that make me happy,” he explained. “Part of what I was trying to do was tap into a sort of whimsical, childlike wonder.”
We’ve been hearing a lot about individual style lately; designers have assumed a less prescriptive attitude. It suits Maxwell. He’s tried on different styles and specialities over his 10 years in fashion—power tailoring and power ball gowns, among them—and has recently settled into a relaxed, yet urbane sportswear groove. Here, more of his Texas twang emerged: those bold buckles, the metal tip wedges, the leather bolo ties. For every well constructed jacket there was another silhouette in fluid jersey, and another in voluminous silk nylon, including a fun belted tracksuit sprouting feathers from the collar in cherry red. No constricted shapes—of the literal or the metaphorical variety.
New York Fashion Week is finally back, and we’re pulling back the curtain on the much-publicized, oft-misunderstood event.
New York Fashion Week (NYFW) is a biannual event during which designers—most of them based in New York City—show next season’s women’s collections to press, buyers, and notable guests. (More on that below.) It takes place in early September (for the upcoming spring-summer collections) and early February (fall-winter) and is the first major stop of Fashion Month each season, followed by London, Milan, and Paris. This season it runs from Thursday, September 11, through Tuesday, September 16.
Although it can seem like a carousel of outlandish looks and ultrawealthy attendees—and, to a certain extent, it is—this is mostly a business conference centered on fabulous clothing. Yes, attendees want to look good, but plenty of them are dressing for comfort and have laptop bags slung over their shoulders. NYFW itself is programmed by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), and the only official events are the runways and presentations included on the CFDA’s calendar. Countless brands also throw parties and host pop-ups, some of which are open to the public.
NYFW is an event for industry professionals, and the majority of showgoers belong to a few key groups, each of which help publicize or sell the brands that invite them:
While it’s impossible to say just who might show up to this season’s shows before they happen, we have a few theories. Last season, the bigger shows drew names like Katie Holmes, Emily Ratajkowski, Greta Lee, Meghann Fahy, Chloë Sevigny, and Tracee Ellis Ross. Expect to see brand ambassadors, like Lola Tung for Coach, at the big shows. Real Housewives from every franchise often pop up on the NYFW circuit, and supermodels like Irina Shayk, Kendall Jenner, Precious Lee, Alex Consani, and Paloma Elsesser are also fixtures on the runway. But really, expect the unexpected—everyone from Jojo Siwa to Avril Lavigne could show up.
There are dozens of shows, presentations, and previews on and off the official schedule this season, and we try to go to pretty much everything. The big stories this time around are 10-year anniversary shows for Brandon Maxwell and Monse, plus debut shows from the likes of SC103 and Maria McManus. And while we always look forward to huge productions like Michael Kors, Khaite, Calvin Klein, and Coach, these are our editors’ most-anticipated labels for the spring-summer 2026 season.
After Phillip Lim’s November departure from the namesake label he founded, 3.1 Phillip Lim has finally announced a successor: Michelle Rhee. Rhee, a Los Angeles-born Korean-American designer who has previously worked at Marc Jacobs, Derek Lam and Area (as well as her own self-titled brand) has …
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It’s not often that you’ll find me fawning over yet another makeup launch, let alone a blush. But every beauty insider knows that Glossier Cloud Paint is far from your average blusher. Having flipped the world of minimalist makeup trends on its head all the way back in 2017, this iconic glowy blush has found its way into practically every beauty editor’s makeup bag—courtesy of its buildable pigment and a radiant finish.
And in my humble opinion, it paved the way for the whole cream blush movement before it even became a thing (a bold statement, I know). In fact, I can account for at least five emptied-out tubes that I’ve thrown out in the last four years alone. Now, imagine my excitement when I got wind of the news that Glossier is launching a new iteration of the Cloud Paint blusher—a hybrid plush formula that applies like a cream and dries down like powder for a soft-focused, blurred makeup look.
Full disclosure: I’ve sworn off powder formulas a good few years ago, and apart from an occasional dab of setting powder, my choice of makeup products often leans on the glowier side (read: skin tints, cream bronzers, liquid highlighters—you name it). So, although I was very much intrigued by the launch, at first, I was convinced that because of its powdery nature, the new Glossier blush wasn’t for me.
From the get-go, I loved the packaging. In keeping with the brand’s aesthetic, it is minimalist yet playful, mirroring the colour of each shade on the outside. Housed inside each compact, the formula is unlike any blush I’ve tried so far (and that’s no mean feat, considering I’ve quite literally tested hundreds). The “memory cloud” soufflé-like texture means that each dab into the product feels like touching the softest Play-Doh.
Innovative textures aside, the shade range doesn’t disappoint either. With ten shades in total, four of said shades were inspired by the original Cloud Paint blush line-up (Puff, Beam, Soar and Storm), while the remaining six are brand-new additions. From wearable mauve-y pinks and bolder corals and reds to the more muted blonzer-esque shades, there’s no shortage of options to complement every skin tone.
Having opted for shade Puff (a neutral pinky hue), I first applied it using the brand’s new dual-ended Cloud Paint Cheek Brush, which features a pillowy-soft end that feels like applying makeup with your fingertips and a fluffy brush end designed to buff, diffuse and blend.
Glossier
Cloud Paint Plush Blush
Make no mistake: this isn’t the most pigmented blusher on the market, but nor is it trying to be. It offers a buildable veil of flexible coverage that can be easily amped up if you’re after that dramatic look, but it’s also sheer enough to wear on a day-to-day basis.
To my surprise, it doesn’t feel drying at all. Rather, it delivers the same smooth and seamless application that you’d expect from a cream blusher. Thanks to ingredients like powdered ceramides and botanical glycerides, it doesn’t grip to any of my dry patches, ensuring comfortable wear all day long.
As it dries down, you start to notice the blurring effect almost immediately—but not the kind that leaves you looking all cake-y and filtered. Although it is on the more matte side, it still maintains that skin-like finish, which is almost never the case with other powder blushes I’ve tried before.
Above all, I appreciate how seamlessly it works with the rest of my makeup. Often, when you apply a powder directly on top of a glowy foundation, the formula may lift, move around and inevitably turn patchy. I’m glad to report that due to its hybrid nature, the Glossier formula does nothing of the sort. In fact, I have even tried layering some liquid highlighter right over top to restore some of the shine on the high points of my cheeks, and I have had no issues whatsoever.
That said, as impressive as it is, the real test is the longevity check. After all, we all know that blush is the first product to move, slip or gradually disappear throughout the day. And nothing puts a formula to the test better than wearing it on a busy day of running around between press appointments in central London.
To my surprise, despite having been on my face since the crack of dawn, it stayed firmly in place without budging. Around late afternoon, I topped it up to intensify the pigment just before heading out to dinner, and I can confirm that by the time I’d returned home, apart from looking a bit worn-in, it sure didn’t look as though it had been over 11 hours since the first application. About the only con worth mentioning is that I wish the compact also included a mirror for easier on-the-go touch-ups.
Long story short, this blusher singlehandedly made me fall in love with powder formulas all over again. Everything from its innovative texture to the impressive shade range and the handy brush that it comes with proves that the era of blurring makeup products is far from over.
Reem Acra’s spring 2026 appointments took place in an unusual manner; rather than her usual neat and tidy showroom, she turned her racks into trunks so that showroom attendees could envision what it would be like to unwrap a gown of their own, just like a princess would. “What I’m hearing from clients right now is that they want their whole wardrobes to be prepared for them,” explained Acra. “So I thought what a good idea it would be to just have our racks look like beautiful gift boxes filled with jeweled dresses ready to go for their events.”
Caftans are one of the brand’s best-selling pieces, and this season, they’ll come in even more colors and styles—including a version with a double-lined layer underneath for an extra formal touch. The designer emphasizes that caftans offer ample opportunities to show off personal style: she prefers to wear hers casually with slippers, but you can also pile on the bling and take it to the next level.
Acra is also exploring the needs of her younger clientele; she zeroed-in on a drop waist because “everyone works out and wants to show off their body,” along with more practical ankle-skimming dresses and skirts. She anticipates that popular pieces in this collection will be some of the skirts—they’ll come ankle grazing and with a touch of embroidery at the waist. While Acra pairs them with a more formal jacquard top, they also work more casually with a button-up or t-shirt.
We love to test out the latest eye shadow trends, but not every tutorial will result in the same final look on every eye shape. Eye shadow for hooded eyes, for example, can come with some unique considerations.
The term ‘hooded eyes’ refers to a very common eye shape in which a fold of skin or soft tissue below the brow bone mostly or completely covers the upper eyelid when the eyes are open. Because of this, eye shadow applied directly to the eyelid may seem to “disappear,” and pigmented looks that extend beyond the crease into the brow bone can look fragmented.
“As someone who has hooded eyes, eye shadow–and really making it show up on the lid–has always been a challenge,” says professional makeup artist Kirin Bhatty. Product creasing within the eye’s natural fold can also be tricky, adds celebrity makeup artist Christian Briceno. But with the right techniques, you can create eye shadow looks that not only work with your lids, but make your eyes–and whole makeup look–pop. From bold swipes of color looks to soft shimmering glam, our experts share their best tips and favorite products for applying eye shadow to hooded eyes.
“A smooth base is everything,” Briceno says. “I always start with an eye primer to control oil and give the Eye shadow something to grab onto.” He prefers Urban Decay’s Primer Potion or NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base, and notes that if the client’s lids are especially oily, he’ll set the primer with a touch of translucent powder before adding shadow. “That little step makes blending easier and keeps everything locked down,” he says.
If you want to maximize your eye shadow look on hooded lids, experts recommend investing in a fluffy, tapered brush. “This tool allows you to exaggerate your lid crease, without creating any harsh lines as the brush is very airy and light,” Bhatty says. Briceno recommends using the MAC 217S Blending Brush to pat the product on first, then softly blend out the edges–swiping the product back and forth can muddy the look and decrease the product’s integrity on the skin. “With hooded eyes, I’ll cheat the crease by going slightly higher so the color still shows when eyes are open,” he says.
Briceno emphasizes that the longevity of a hooded eye shadow look depends on the care you take in applying it: “It’s about layering thin, even amounts of product–creams first, then set them with powders in the same tone so they reinforce each other.” While Bhatty also highlights the importance of skin prep and product application, she also recommends finishing your eye shadow look with a mist of an ultra-fine setting spray, like the Dior Forever Perfect Fix. “The goal is grip without weight,” Briceno agrees.
For certain looks, Bhatty says that “creating the illusion of more eyelid space is key.” To accomplish this, she starts by applying deeper shadows along the lash line, then blending upward to create a gradient of shadow that extends beyond the natural crease. “Neutral-to-deep gradients always photograph beautifully on hooded eyes,” Briceno notes. He also says that using matte shades in and above the natural lid crease gives instant definition. For everyday eye shadow looks which catch light and crease minimally, Briceno reaches for Mineral Fusion quad eye shadow palettes in shades Soiree and Coffee Break.
For softer, more ethereal glam, a hint of sparkle also works beautifully with hooded eyes. To maximize these products, Briceno recommends keeping shimmer “only on the movable lid or inner corner of the eye, so it highlights without overwhelming.” When applying any metallic product, Bhatty uses her finger to press on the product to enhance control and limit transfer.
If bold Eye shadow looks are your thing, you can have a lot of fun experimenting with different shapes on hooded eyes. To exaggerate the eyes, Briceno recommends trying elongated or lifted Eye shadow looks, a soft wing of shadow or a smoky lower lash line. Focusing on the lower lid–whether that means defining the waterline with a fine pencil brush, or brushing a subtler shade under the lashes–can add drama to your eye shadow look without relying fully on upper lid space.
No eye shadow look is off limits for hooded eyes. With these expert-backed products and techniques–and hopefully, some inspiration to try a new look–your eye shadow game is set to peak just in time for smoky season.
Grace McCarty is the associate beauty editor at Glamour.
With Agency Spotlight, we’re featuring the independent PR and marketing agencies that Fashionista loves to work with. Meet the hardworking professionals behind them and discover what it really takes to make it in fashion publicity. Sydney Schiff, 30, founded her agency Sydney On The …
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