Celebrity Style at New York Fashion Week: Best-Dressed Stars & Standout Looks
The city’s energy feels different when fashion takes over. Streetlights glow a little warmer, cheeks look a little dewier, and every doorway becomes a photo moment. As New York Fashion Week swept in, style and skincare converged like old friends—elevated, intentional, and irresistibly watchable. Here’s how the week unfolded for a crowd that loves their couture with a side of glow.
A City in a Stylish Blur
Openings and Intimate Dinners
September began at full tilt—US Open, VMAs—and then slid seamlessly into New York Fashion Week. Before the official schedule even kicked in, stars slipped into celebrations around town. Kristin Davis, Anna Sawai, and Alexandra Daddario stepped into Dior’s gleaming new flagship, a four-story cathedral to craft and polish.
Across town, Sofia Coppola gathered friends for a quietly glamorous dinner as she debuted her new book with Chanel. Kirsten Dunst, Bill Murray, and Gracie Abrams kept the mood cinematic. Meanwhile, the Kering Foundation’s “Caring for Women” dinner welcomed Colman Domingo, Dakota Johnson, and Julianne Moore for a night that paired red-carpet elegance with purpose.
Power Shows, Power Seats
Ralph Lauren’s Invitation-Only Moment
Off-schedule and all allure, Ralph Lauren welcomed guests to its Upper East Side headquarters. Oprah Winfrey, Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra, and Jessica Chastain anchored a front row that whispered old-school glamour with a fresh edge. It felt like a masterclass in quiet confidence.
Michael Kors Starts the Engines
When Michael Kors opened the morning, the A-list arrived in lockstep. Gwyneth Paltrow, Olivia Wilde, and Leslie Bibb lent their cool; while Leni Klum, Ava Phillippe, and Isan Elba signaled the next wave of Hollywood lineage. The message: American polish is very much alive—and very much front row.
Scene-Stealers Across the Week
Minimalist Cool Meets Street Spectacle
Katie Holmes embodied pared-back minimalism at FForme, while Paris Jackson brought a sleek edge to Off-White. Khaite drew a heavy-hitter crowd—Aubrey Plaza, Olivia Munn, Shailene Woodley—plus a statuesque appearance by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
Outside Calvin Klein, Jung Kook of BTS incited pure fan frenzy. Lily Collins kept things city-chic, and Rosalía made the sidewalk her runway. Inside Coach, Elle Fanning, Charles Melton, Storm Reid, and more traded notes in a front row that was part fashion, part cultural moment.
Family Affairs and Bold Entrances
At Alexander Wang, Cardi B arrived in textural drama with her mini-me, Kulture, in tow. Then there was Luar: Solange cheered on her son, Julez Smith, walking the runway, with Demi Lovato (double shades, of course) and a rare Dennis Rodman sighting rounding out the guest list. New York loves a cameo, and this week delivered.
After Hours, Always
Parties, Pop-Ups, and Beauty Houses
Valentino Beauty’s Studio 54 revival shimmered with Tessa Thompson and Colman Domingo. Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper surfaced at a Vogue cocktail in the East Village; Ice Spice lit up a Nylon bash. Bronx and Banco drew Saweetie and Dascha Polanco, while alice + olivia hosted Ashlee Simpson and Sarah Pidgeon.
A former bank set a striking stage for Tory Burch, where Naomi Watts, Tessa Thompson, Emma Roberts, and Qin Lan compared notes on sleek tailoring. Over in Brooklyn, Jason Wu kept the mood refined with Lily Rabe and Naomi Watts anchoring the front row.
Beauty Notes We Loved
- Glassy, lit-from-within skin that looked more skincare ritual than makeup.
- Barely-there, brushed-up brows for a refined, modern lift.
- Glossed, cushiony lips that caught the light without shouting.
- Soft-focus waves and polished buns—effortless, not overworked.
- Clean liner and taupe neutrals—quiet power on the eyes.
- Luxe texture play (silk, suede, faux fur) that made complexions appear even more luminous.
Every Look, As Seen Around NYFW
Join Us in the Front Row
If you live for the intersection of fashion and skin-first beauty, you’re one of us. Follow along for more NYFW moments, backstage beauty intel, and the quiet rituals that make every bold look possible. Here’s to staying curious, staying luminous, and savoring the glow—on and off the runway.
