New York might be in the middle of its worst snow storm in years, but that hasn't stopped the theatrics of New York Fashion Week from bringing the industry together. Taking place from 11–16 February 2026 across the city, this year's lineup is has a plethora of exciting shows on the schedule –from the eccentricities of Collina Strada and Marc Jacobs to the burgeoning empires of Tory Burch and Coach.

In amongst the impeccable street style on display, we're taking you inside the best and most exciting shows of the season, curating our favourite looks from the runway, and telling you everything you need to know about why they're a NYFW AW26 highlight in our humble opinions...

Carolina Herrera

Wes Gordon's latest show for Carolina Herrera was set in New York’s iconic Meatpacking District. Industrial concrete floors and walls countered a collection of feminine silhouettes, full-bodied skirts, floral embellishments, bows, lace, sequins and pops of graphic, 80s-inspired animal print. The show was marked as a "tribute to women in the arts", and was walked by (and featured the works of) painter Amy Sherald; artists Anh Duong, Ming Smith, Rachel Feinstein, and Eliza Douglas; gallerist Hannah Traore; and muse Flora Currin.

TWP

The New York-based label TWP has already come a long was since it was founded in 2021 by Trish Wescoat Pound. Pound's latest collection took inspiration from a sweeping palette of neutrals, backgrounded by a set of tall, moor-ish grasses that contrasted beautifully with polished concrete floors. The styling felt like the real hero of the show, with pieces layered and draped in a louche, pared-back way. Utilitarian belts slung low over silken dresses, cable-knit sweater vests holding in striped oxfords, fringed bags, furry coats, oversized ponchos and shearling-lined leather gloves were just some of the stand-outs we spotted.

Christian Siriano

Siriano's latest collection brought the drama to NYFW, unfolding against an industrial, minimalist backdrop and attended by the likes of Julia Fox, Whoopi Goldberg and Taylor Momsen. The season's show notes referenced “The borderline between dream and reality, conscious and unconscious" and the collection certainly followed suit – feathered skirts and jackets, ballooning mini dresses, tassled robes and sharp, structural corset tops. The final look was a showstopping liquid ombré gown the designer crafted in less than 24 hours, worn by the inimitable Coco Rocha.

Michael Kors

Michael Kors hosted its 45th Anniversary collection at The Metropolitan Opera House on Thursday night. And a night at the opera it was – blood-red carpets and spiralling staircases creating a circling runway down which models traipsed in rich plums, red and ebony-black ensembles fit for the the ledge of an opera box. Elbow-covering gloves, patent heeled mules, ear-brushing turtlenecks and feathered coats and hats were the hallmarks of the collection.

Khaite

Khaite once again proved itself the ultimate arbiter of cool, with a collection that unfolded under the cavernous arches of the Park Avenue Armory. Catherine Holstein leaned into her signature interplay of strength and delicacy, balancing sharply tailored black leather and structured suiting with ethereal organza and lace slip dresses. Skinny pants in luxe fabrics, bustled skirts, military-inspired jackets and snakeskin gloves created a vocabulary that felt both historically referential and forward-looking.

Sandy Liang

Sandy Liang's latest collection leant into the brand's signature dreamy, soft kind of femininity. AW26 felt like a mix of fairytale energy and real‑world dressing — think satin pajama‑esque sets, bows, and pieces that look playful yet grown‑up at the same time. Beauty played a big role in telling the story: models wore a “sleepy girl” glow that was subtle, rosy, and easy — as if they had just woken up looking that good.