10 Favorite NYFW Moments You Might Have Missed

Colleen Allen’s gothic beauties, Post Malone’s beer for the road, and more.

Another New York fashion week has come and gone, and with it there were plenty of parties, one highly anticipated debut, some major off-schedule shows, and of course runway presentations we loved. From Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs kicking the week off early, to a Thursday night that was packed with cocktails that ranged from Louis Vuitton to Miu Miu, the team at 10 Magazine USA were out capturing the biggest moments of the past seven days. Below, some of our other favorite highlights that didn’t make the review schedule. You’ll find names to watch, welcome snack breaks, and some touching show notes that reminds us that despite fashion’s reputation of being tough, we’re all a bunch of softies at the end.

Read on to learn more and catch up on what you missed. And we’ll see you in London!

A Name to Watch: Colleen Allen

The New York designer Colleen Allen, formerly of the Row, presented her AW26 collection at a luminous apartment in Soho. Celebrated for her first collection, and beloved by celebrities like Greta Lee, Lily Allen, and Charlie XCX, this collection did not fall short of intellect, beauty, and craftsmanship. Inspired by gothic imagery and the work of Louise Bourgeois, the pieces felt darker yet deeply personal. From draping velvet ensembles to torn lace gowns, the hero piece for us was a velvet pouch worn as a belt, as well as the haunting jewelry which resembled cocoons and bat-like fairies. — Alma de Ganay

A Y2K Comeback Hits The Right Notes

After tapping Chloé Sevigny for their first campaign under Creative Director Nicola Brognano (formerly behind the Blumarine revival), 7 For All Mankind staged their comeback with a fashion show in Chelsea. Models stomped down the runway to the beat of Work It by Marie Davidson, with a rock-n-roll energy synonymous with indie sleaze style. Although we have been witnessing this 2000s revival for years now, this was a fresh take courtesy of its grungy bohemian, and blasé attitude. — AG

Public School’s JFK Jr. Moment

The last time Public School showed at NYFW was seven years ago but the duo of Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne returned from their hiatus with a formal runway presentation that was one of our menswear highlights of the week. Full of contemporary takes on what real men want to wear, everything felt classic, fresh, and above all else: New York-coded. And it’s no coincidence that this collection reminds us of the most classic New York man in history: JFK Jr. From tailoring, leather jackets, good pairs of jeans, to the cap worn backwards, the nod to the late icon was an especially timely highlight given everyone’s current obsession with Ryan Murphy’s Love Story. — AG

Post Malone at Sandy Liang…With a Beer?

If you asked us who you’d find seated in the front row at a Sandy Liang show, we would never have guessed Post Malone. But at her show uptown, there he was, seemingly right at home in the front row among the ribbons and pleated skirts. The musician’s accessory of choice? Two Bud Lights (gotta rep the long term contract!) Maybe we missed the BYOB memo. — Sabrina Abbas

Area Was Shamelessly For the Hot Girls

Last season Nicholas Aburn took over at Area and his new era for the brand has only gotten better over time. Fall 2026 was all about the woman who wasn’t afraid to command the spotlight — literally, it was set on a wooden floor that felt like a stage. From slinky beaded dresses to sweatshirts reimagined into soft tailoring to denim that revealed as much as it concealed, this was hot, sexy, and exactly what women want to wear right now. — Diana Tsui

…And So Was Kim Shui

And speaking of hot girls, Kim Shui’s another brand beloved by women who aren’t afraid to reveal plenty of skin. Her fall 2026 runway closed NYFW and took place on a yacht that sailed around New York harbor. Beginning with a guzheng performance by Nico Huzella, the collection drew from the migratory history of Mongolia and included thoughtful finishing touches like Chinese knotting and pankou enclosures. Sexy and unabashedly bold, it was a fitting way to celebrate the incoming Year of the Fire Horse. — DT

Kallmeyer’s Elegant Restraint

On the flip side, Danielle Kallmeyer’s eponymous label Kallmeyer offered up clothes for those who prefer a little more coverage. Set to David Byrne’s rendition of Olivia Rodrigo’s Driver’s License, the collection is an exploration of the objects we keep and how clothes can and should be cherished. There were sharp leather high collar coats, sophisticated trousers, and a slew of wallpaper-esque separates that felt both timeless and modern all at once. — DT

3.1 Phillip Lim’s New Era

Three seasons in, Michelle Rhee’s tenure as head of design at 3.1 Phillip Lim has settled into a groove. For fall 2026, she continues the story she started for pre-fall, drawing inspiration from the American Southwest as well as the works of Georgia O’Keeffe. With its moody palette and creative layering, you’ll find houndstooth tailoring, billowing trousers, funnel-neck leather jackets — all welcome pieces that the modern woman wants to incorporate into her closet. — Dora Fung

Snacks, Snacks, and More Snacks

At Altuzarra and Kallmeyer, pink foiled Hershey’s Kisses were nostalgic offerings for Valentines Day, but the best treats of the week were homemade. Seen during a cocktail party in her apartment for London-based accessory designer Polomi, Gabriella Khalil presented her guests with a table full of sushi from nearby Happier Grocery, so abundant was the spread that it caused one editor to remark “this is like the 80s!” Meanwhile for the &daughter presentation at her office, PR maven Meaghan Wood personally baked to-die-for Earl Grey sugar cookies. And finally, a food moment that everyone can enjoy: AMI Paris is taking over Balthazar. There will be co-branded paper placemats on the brasserie side while the bakery will dole out exclusive packaging like bespoke croissant and baguette holders. — Sarah Cristobal

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