If it’s February, it’s time to think about fall. At least it is during New York Fashion Week, which previews a season ahead. As the Fall 2025 shows wrap up this week, we share some of the glorious, creative, and innovative looks you can expect in stores at the end of summer.

Marc Jacobs showed early, and the theme for his collection was courage. The surreal aesthetic encompassed everything from funky elvish boots and doctor’s bags to oversized doll-inspired dresses.

Brandon Maxwell kicked off the official week with a bang. Standouts were the large-scale coats — sometimes in all black, with stunning asymmetrical wide collars and white button detailing — and others wild in expressive animal prints. For evening there were midi silk black dresses with ruched necklines and hip pockets.

Joseph Altuzarra was one of the most anticipated returns of the week. His coats, in particular, were stunning — long and commanding black numbers that weren’t afraid to take up some space, plus ankle-length, belted fur coats with wide collars and high-drama princess sleeves.

Lots of eyes were also on Calvin Klein, with new creative director Veronica Leoni at the helm bringing the brand back to the shows after a five-year hiatus. The return came with all of the minimalism we’ve come to expect from the label. Think lots of neutrals (beige on white, beige on black, black on black, cream on cream—you get the gist) mostly in streamlined form.

At Christian Siriano the vibe was clubby with all the red and black looks, many of them form-fitting frocks, cut from laminated metallics and structured fabrics. One white asymmetrical dress with subtle shoulder pads and a notch collar was particularly fetching: The pinnacle of neat and wearable, everyday minimalism.

Prabal Gurung continued his terrific takes on femininity mixed with ease — some looks were structured, some far less so. There were long gray shearling coats over subtly striped miniskirts and ultrawhite collared tops with plunging necklines. Textures and patterns were a big part of the show, too — filmy black-and-white polka dotted shirts sat beneath hefty winter, ocean-blue coats, atop brown leather pants.

Khaite also showed a roster of statement looks. I loved the knowingly cool mash-ups of argyle sweaters with leather pants and faux fur jackets. Tone-on-tone neutrals reigned in many looks — with dark hues dominating.

Carolina Herrera held a romantic presentation of swoosh skirts in romantic grays, and midi floral skirts blocked with thick black hems on one end and solid black tops on the other. One gorgeous, eye-catching trench dress received raves for its cinched waist and voluminous skirt, buoyed by a black tulle petticoat.

And then, as always, Michael Kors sent his creations out on the last day of the shows, and it all could have easily been called All-business With an Edge. Think loose-fitting gray women’s suits boasting sleeveless jackets with elbow-length black leather gloves. Wide wool gray culottes withy black moto jackets. Classic black double-breasted coats over black turtlenecks. All perfect for a Boston fall.

Marc Jacobs. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Marc Jacobs)
Carolina Herrera. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Prabal Gurung. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)