As the Spring/Summer 2026 season begins, New York Fashion Week kicks it all off with a renewed sense of momentum. The shows began with two off-schedule offerings: American heavyweights Proenza Schouler and Ralph Lauren. Their early presentations hinted at the season’s dichotomy — heritage and reinvention, structure and softness — all grounded in the ever-evolving language of American style.
Still to come, Michael Kors holds the position as the first official show of the week, and will be closely followed by the likes of Norma Kamali, Simkhai, and Collina Strada. Later in the week, the schedule is brimming with names like Calvin Klein Collection, Off-White, Khaite, Sandy Liang, Coach, and many more. There'll be 60 shows, and a total of 101 events, in fact.
From emerging talents to established icons, we're charting the can't-miss moment from New York Fashion Week Spring Summer 2026, below.
Luar
Luar's Spring 26 show happened just after the close of the official NYFW schedule this year, where models walked in a dim setting, punctuated by flashes of white light. Inspired by the dress of Brazilian Carnival, designer Raul Lopez focussed on pieces that were bold and textured, using feathers as a key detail alongside bright reds, golds and royal blue pops. As expected, the FROW was notably star-studded, with Ice Spice, Demi Lovato, Lourdes Leon, and Jordan Roth in attendance.
Sandy Liang
Sandy Liang is pretty synonymous with cool-girl New Yorker fashion at this point. But she's never afraid of subverting herself. Her SS26 collection this week was shown between trains of lace, which echoed the 50s-inspired silhouettes and patterns on the runway. Structured silk skirt suits, matching vibrant plaid sets and kitsch minis covered in tiny clothes or gingham underwear rounded out the collection, which ended in two new bridal looks from the label.
Coach
Coach’s Spring 2026 show mixed grit and polish for a surprisingly fresh take on personal style. Luxe leathers were layered with billowy denim, sheer embellished maxis and pops of plaid. Small coin purses were layered and strung over necks for an added level of functionality.
Tory Burch
In Brooklyn, Tory Burch (one of the city's most exciting designers right now) unveiled her Spring 26 collection with a stellar lineup of models that included Paloma Elsesser, Alex Consani and Devyn Garcia. The collection was decidedly feminine, featuring low-slung pleated skirts, slinky shift dresses and embellished flats.
Khaite
Khaite's Spring Summer 2026 runway was steeped in drama, with showgoers cast in darkness as models took to a concrete runway in Hudson Yards, their feet cloaked in smoke. The pieces themselves told a similar story: think oversized polka dots on sweeping skirts, sheer collared blouses, voluminous silk tops, and warm-weather knits.
Calvin Klein
For her sophomore outing at Calvin Klein, Veronica Leoni chose the lofty halls of the Brant Foundation — a fitting backdrop for a collection rooted in clarity and quiet confidence. This season, it was all about clothes that can carry you from 9AM to 9PM — tailored blazers, flowing caftans, and robe-like dresses brought ease to structure, while exposed waistbands, sheer slips, and laser-cut leather added a sense of intimacy and edge. The palette stayed grounded in black, white, and grey, but playful flashes of pink and crimson kept things from feeling too restrained.
Michael Kors
Unveiled at Terminal Warehouse in Chelsea, Michael Kors’ latest collection was inspired by the designer’s beach house and the untamed beauty of nature. Earthy terracotta tones and sculptural textures set the scene for fluid caftans, soft tailoring, and sun-washed silks in desert hues of branch, espresso, and ecru. With handcrafted leather jewellery, oversized clutches, and barefoot elegance, the show struck a balance between effortless luxury and grounded sensuality.
Ralph Lauren
On the eve of the official schedule, Ralph Lauren treated us to its new collection, shown at the brand’s private design studio. The pieces seamlessly fused classic Americana prep with a sense of coastal ease, working primarily in a monochromatic palette punctuated by bold flashes of cherry red. Neck ties, statement hats, nautical stripes, sculptural jewellery, and fluid silhouettes all made a compelling case for the enduring allure of resortwear this season.
