The Best Trench Coats, Leather Jackets and More Fall Looks at New York Fashion Week

Before street style became the viral phenomenon it is today, WWD was documenting it as part of its “They Are Wearing” vertical, documenting what’s hot outside the shows during fashion weeks around the globe.

Ironically, in New York this season it’s not the weather. An unexpected — and much welcomed — dip in temperatures over the weekend gave showgoers an excuse to whip out their best outerwear pieces and indulge in fall layering.

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Leather remains key, especially heavy duty biker styles and the all-important barn jacket. For colors, black is, of course, a classic, but brown and burgundy are shaping up to be this season’s new neutrals.

Trenchcoats are also part of the mix, but cropped versions could prove a fresher update to the more expected floor-duster. Other shapes to keep an eye out for throughout the week include the blouson jacket, which so far has paraded down the runway at Tibi, Willy Chavarria and Simkhai.

For layering, remixed prep is going strong with cable knit sweaters keeping many cozy, and on the punk side, a few showgoers layered cone bras and bustiers over their tops.

Animal prints are another trend, like the street-savvy gentleman here who opted for a python longline top coat that surely made a statement. New York City wasn’t dubbed the “Urban Jungle” for nothing.

For these and more of the best outerwear and layering moments at New York Fashion Week, see here.

The Best Trenches, Leather Jackets and Layering Seen at New York Fashion Week

Launch Gallery: The Best Trenches, Leather Jackets and Layering Seen at New York Fashion Week

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