New York Fashion Week just wouldn't be NYFW if it wasn't set to the backdrop of extreme weather conditions. Sure enough, before the start of the first presentation, show-goers were met with nearly a foot of snow. But, the industry is resilient (or deeply committed to a look, at least), and it rallied to beat the cold and offer creative and cosy solutions to winter style. If the prediction of the UK's coming -18 degrees is worrying you, look no further. From puffers to bovver boots via shearling and multiple layers, here are the best ways to beat the snow, hail, and just about anything else winter could throw at you.
There's never been a better case for matching your surroundings.
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Clash your prints with a nature-inspired fur coat and calf-length paisley dress. Toughen it up with stomping boots.
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An A+ example of how to wear one solid colour with nearly-all-white. And in case you missed it, yes that is a Minnie Mouse purse.
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'80s colour blocking is back – upgrade your winter staple, the puffer, and pair with reflective shades and pink faded hair.
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Our Editor in Chief, Christene Barberich, gives a good lesson in practicality. The versatility of a rollneck and the ease of a hands-free cross body bag let the belted polkadot jacket speak for itself.
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Not sure if you want to be noticed or not? Mix camo with high-vis!
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Twins TK Wonder and Cipriana Quann show us how to stomp the pavements with your best girl. It's Public Desire thigh-high patent boots, a CeliaB rainbow-bright crochet dress, and Karen Walker sunnies for TK, while Cipriana worked double Marimekko with her blue trousers and printed bodysuit.
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We can't tell if that's a blanket, scarf, or sweatshirt, but either way, we know how we're wrapping up our shoulders.
Photographed by Cris Fragkou.
Don't keep your summer skirts in the back of your wardrobe. Make the look trans-seasonal with an oversized scarf and cropped faux fur jacket.
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What better way to combat the winter blues than with a tangerine puffer coat?
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Channel the Star Man himself in silver high-waisted trousers.
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An oversized green shopper, colbalt blue beanie, and colour-pop orange sunnies refresh these grey and black winter shades.
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Patches aren't going anywhere - work them on jackets, caps, and every which way.
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We love the practicality of this puffer: It's insulated, without being too puffy, shiny, without being in your face, and cropped to just the right length. An electric blue Chanel bag makes it pop.
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Spotted: Millenial pink, winter coat edition.
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A masterclass in layering (and practical footwear)
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The puffer: When fashion and function meet in perfect harmony.
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Question: Can we live in this coat please? InStyle Germany's Fashion Director Jan-Michael Quammie goes full on Yeti.
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There's nothing more reliable than a pair of black booties, especially in the middle of a blizzard.
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Life is all about balance: The worse the weather, the brighter the coat.
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To be honest, we haven't thought about argyle in a while. After seeing this sweater, though, it's now very much top of mind...
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Those. Sleeves.
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That Kenzo x H&M coat has us seeing *heart eyes.*
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Snow, who?
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Can we all go to Fashion Week with our mums?
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A little high school #TBT.
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Statement sleeves, statement pattern. During winter, your coat does most of the talking — make sure it, you know, makes a statement.
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See, dad hats are fashion.
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