New York Fashion Week Autumn 2020 Highlights

The New York Fashion Week schedule may span less than a week, but a whole lot can happen in six short days. The autumn 2020 season served up so many buzz-worthy moments, from surprise runway appearances to jaw-dropping sets and the kind of clothes you want to fill your wardrobe with immediately (we're looking at you Dion Lee!).

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The InStyle team was watching closely, and below we breakdown our favourite New York Fashion Week talking points.

1. Dion Lee brought sexy back

One of Australia's most successful fashion exports, Lee's compelling collection was a favourite in the InStyle office this season. "A minimalist’s dream! I loved the muted tones, edgy chain details and fitted silhouettes," says market editor Lulu Custance. "The cut outs brought about a welcome air of sexiness—something I feel has been missing from my wardrobe lately."

2. Meet Christopher John Rogers

It's time to commit this name to memory. The buzzy young designer already has fans in Rihanna and Jameela Jamil, and his autumn 2020 collection—a rainbow's worth of pearlescent looks—is guaranteed to win him a new wave of celebrity devotees. "Expect to see these vibrant designs on the red carpet very soon," says InStyle fashion news editor Natalie Mell.

3. Debbie Harry Rocks Coach

Under the guidance of creative director Stuart Vevers, Coach 1941 never fails to impress with its references. 1980s New York played muse to the autumn 2020 collection, which even included a collaboration with the estate of celebrated artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. And let's not forget that Debbie Harry closed the show with a strut and a song—how cool is that?! "Watching this show unfold (albeit from the other side of the world) was easily the highlight of my Wednesday," says Mell.

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4. Valentine's Day Came Early At Rodarte

Who needs roses when you've got Rodarte? After decamping to Los Angeles last season, the label was back on the New York Fashion Week schedule with a collection—and set—that brimmed with its signature whimsy.

"Puff sleeves, ruffles and polka dots paired with lace gloves and jewel-encrusted heels; there wasn’t one thing I didn’t love about this incredible collection," says InStyle fashion editor Lucy Wood. "With all the classic tailoring and utilitarian fashion flooding our newsfeeds, Rodarte remind us of the magic of romanticism."

5. Marc Jacobs Enlists Miley Cyrus

We're used to seeing mega-models Bella and Gigi Hadid walk in the biggest shows of the season, but after making a surprise appearance at Marc Jacobs, musician Miley Cyrus proved that she can hold own on the runway, too. Go girl!

On the collection itself, Wood says: “Marc Jacobs is the show I look forward to most at New York Fashion Week and his autumn 2020 collection didn’t disappoint. I loved the head-to-toe sorbet looks, array of pea coats, classic cardigans and Mary-Jane pumps. A beautifully wearable collection with that classic Jacobs twist.”

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