The Street Style Trends That Defined the Fall 2023 Season
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The Street Style Trends That Defined the Fall 2023 Season

New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh

Nostalgia is in this season.

We’re living in turbulent times with the war in Ukraine and collapsing banks in Silicon Valley. Is it any wonder that the street style trends evoked the good old days of the early 2010s when Tumblr was everyone’s favorite app, and Alexa Chung was fashion’s twee It girl?

It wasn’t all about retro restylings outside the shows, though. Apple’s AirPod Maxes doubled as headphones and earmuffs in Paris where the screaming K-pop fans got loud and the temperatures dipped below freezing. Cate Blanchett’s Tár looks inspiring both designers and show goers alike. And in New York, a popular young designer is giving the French Breton stripe a run for its money. Scroll through to discover all the street style trends that took over the fall 2023 ready-to-wear season. 

For Some PNC (Public Noise Cancellation)…Put on Your Headphones

New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Video by Acielle / Style Du Monde
An attendee at the Christian Dior show made her way through the sea of photographers waiting for Blackpink’s Jisoo with her AirPod Maxes on. Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear. Photographed by Phil Oh
New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Over-the-ear headphones were most commonly spotted on models at the shows. After all, they are the first to arrive and spend the most time backstage getting ready. In between the final fittings, backstage glam, and first looks, the best way to zone out is to put on your favorite tune. Style Du Monde’s Acielle Tanbetova captured Raysa Medeiros in Paris.
New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh

Everybody in Groutfits (i.e. All-Gray Outfits)

Milan, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Milan, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Miuccia Prada has always been a fan of the Groutfit. Seen here outside of the Prada show, influencer and model Irene Kim, wore different iterations of the hue with pieces from the spring 2023 Prada ready-to-wear collection. Milan, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Thom Browne may have been back in NYC, but his presence in Paris couldn’t be missed thanks to the street stylers wearing classic TB gray suits. Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
London, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh

What Color Are Your Parachute Pants? 

An example of proportion at play with a tight top, baggy pant combo. Milan, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Milan, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Milan, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Photographer Eva Losada amped up the Canadian Tuxedo with a balloon jean. Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
London, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh

Is It Fashion Week? Or Is It a Miu Miu Campaign?

New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh

The Lydia Tár Effect

Milan, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Video by Acielle / Style Du Monde
Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
A turtleneck, button-up, and blazer combo was Cate Blanchett’s go-to look during her Tár press run, and a favorite of the street style set. Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
London, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh

The Tumblr Girls Are Back on the Twee Train 

Milan led the twee resurgence this season—note the Prada bag. Milan, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Video by Acielle / Style Du Monde
New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Milan, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Milan, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Video by Acielle / Style Du Monde

Hoods and Head Wraps for Beating the Chill—and Looking Cool

New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Video by Acielle / Style Du Monde
London, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Hooded looks—the Paco Rabanne way. Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh

A Fashion Week Style Cheat Sheet Always Includes a Cheetah Print

New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
There were countless leopard looks in Dolce & Gabbana’s spring 2023 collection created in collaboration with Kim Kardashian. Outside the fall 2023 show, street stylers gave the runway pieces a test run. Seen here is the closing look from the show. Milan, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Video by Acielle / Style Du Monde
Milan, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Milan, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Video by Acielle / Style Du Monde
Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
The show outside of the Valentino show. Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh

Introducing the All-Gender Corset

Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
K-pop star Dawn heading to the Dries Van Noten show in a waist cinching corset layered over a button-up and tie. Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Liu Yuxin in a similar outfit at the Christian Dior show. Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh

For Feeling Good, Few Things Beat a Faux Furry Accessory

Milan, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Video by Acielle / Style Du Monde
Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Milan, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
London, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh

The Only Coat You Need This “Winter” 

Actress and Burberry ambassador Jun Ji Hyun in the brand’s signature coat. London, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
The balmy New York Fashion week weather called for light layers. New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
It may have been freezing cold in Paris, but British It girl, Alexa Chung bare-legged it in a mini trench moment. Paris, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
No matter what city you’re in, you’re bound to see those Burberry checks. Milan, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh

Take Me Out to a Fashion Show (in a Baseball Cap)!

Ashley Graham adds another touch of sportiness to her outfit with her baseball cap. New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Video by Acielle / Style Du Monde
Vogue Italia’s Francesca Ragazzi spotted in Milan wearing a baseball cap with a very Wednesday Addams inspired ’fit. Milan, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
London, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh

The French Have the Breton Stripe, But New Yorkers Have the CJR

Vogue’s Hunter Abrams in a Christopher John Rogers rainbow striped sweater. New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Video by Acielle/ Style Du Monde
New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh
New York, fall 2023 ready-to-wear Photographed by Phil Oh

This article was originally published on Vogue.com

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