As soon as the models hit the runway at fashion week, the style-minded brains in the audience start buzzing. Sure, they're flagging looks for upcoming magazine editorials, buying decisions, and red carpet looks. But they're also cataloging personal interests for future use, noting a great layering technique here, an interesting jewelry pairing there—magical details that transform an ensemble. Though their clothes won't hit stores until next Fall, the runways are ripe with ideas that can be applied right now. Below, we've rounded up the best styling tips to infuse in your own details as soon as possible.
Double Bangles at Brandon Maxwell
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At Brandon Maxwell, models donned glittering bangles on not one wrist, but two, adding depth to otherwise simple ensembles.
Sheer Tights (And Gloves) At Rodarte
Photo: Greg Kessler; Courtesy of Rodarte
We're used to seeing sheer material clinging to people's legs, not so much their hands. Rodarte showed that a sheer glove is a sophisticated alternative to its opaque counterpart.
Metallics Tapered with Neutrals At Proenza Schouler
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Though a gold pair of pants might seem like a lot, the right styling can easily tone them down. Metallics look surprisingly subtle when layered with grey knitwear and a camel coat, as seen at Proenza Schouler.
Leg Warmers with Ballet Flats at Sandy Liang
Photo: Gregoire Avenel
Ultra feminine footwear in the form of ballet flats of mary janes has been circulating for a few seasons thanks to designers like Sandy Liang, who this season showed hers with slouchy leg warmers—ballerina style.
Tube Tops Over Dresses at Puppets And Puppets
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Don't throw away that tube top in the back of your drawer. Instead, take a note from Puppets and Puppets and slide it over a dress, a shirt, or outerwear—preferably with a loud print involved.
Matching Knit Accessories at Alejandra Alonso Rojas
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Alejandra Alonso Rojas offered a new use for that self-belt attached to your favorite knitwear. Instead of cinching the waist of your garment, tie it around your neck in a pseudo pussy-bow manner.
Sweater Sets At Tibi
Photo: Courtesy of Tibi
Tibi reimagined the stereotype of a sweater set this season—this is not your grandma's knitwear. Try styling yours with a leather skirt and ankle socks.
Two Belts At Luar
Photo: Gregoire Avenel; Courtesy of Luar
Why opt for the normal tactic of adding a singular belt to an ensemble when you can have two? At Luar, the designer opted for simple black ones with attention-grabbing buckles.
Clashing Turtlenecks At Prabal Gurung
Photo: Dan Lecca; Courtesy of Prabal Gurung
At Prabal Gurung, the eponymous designer let contrasting turtlenecks (or at least what appeared as such) peek from beneath printed knitwear for an added layer of depth.