Hits and Misses During Recent Fashion Week Season

With Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Week behind us, we’re reviewing the standout fashion moments—the hits and misses that caught everyone’s eye.

Givenchy, Tory Burch, and Burberry are just a few of the notable fashion houses that showcased their latest collections for Spring and Summer 2026 during Fashion Week events. And while most of what we saw didn’t disappoint, there were some moments – on the streets and on the runway – that left us scratching our heads. 

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From stars who served to looks that didn’t land, check out our recap of the good, the bad, and the WTF moments from New York, Paris, Milan and London Fashion Weeks.

Wendy Williams Popped Out at NYFW

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NY FASHION WEEK 2025 MS. Wendy Williams At Designer LAQUAN SMITH NYFW FASHION SHOW #fashiontiktok #styletiktok #BLACKTIKTOK #fyp

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One of our favorite highs from New York Fashion Week was seeing Wendy Williams out and about at the LaQuan Smith show.

Lil’ Kim Misses the Mark

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We’re not feeling Lil’ Kim’s blue bodysuit at NYFW, and we weren’t the only ones.

“I love Kim down but baby… this look is terrible,” wrote someone on X.

London Street Style Did Not Disappoint

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We couldn’t take our eyes off of this multi-colored trench coat spotted on the street during London Fashion Week.

Some London Runway Shows Didn’t Deliver

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But this colorful fur trench from the Ashish Spring/Summer 2026 show at London Fashion Week didn’t feel like spring or summer.

Hits from Milan

From the star-studded events to the beautiful Black models who graced the runway, Milan Fashion Week was a celebration of Black fashion.

More Fabulous London Street Style

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This cropped denim jacket and a ruffled mini skirt spotted outside of the Susan Fang show during London Fashion Week stopped us in our tracks.

Saweetie Served in Milan

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Saweetie took our breath away at the Genny show during Milan Fashion Week.

Sometimes Less is More

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We love pink just as much as the next person, but this look at the Fairlight Fashion Edition Runway show for Iana Heel during London Fashion Week just didn’t deliver.

Solange Sighting at Paris Fashion Week

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#Solange stepped out in style for Loewe’s SS26 show at ParisFashionWeek.

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Solange is glowing on her way to the Loewe Spring/Summer 2026 show at Paris Fashion Week.

Vacation Vibes in Paris

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This gorgeous look from the Zimmermann Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week is giving vacation vibes.

This London Fashion Week Show Was A Miss

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We know fashion is all about self-expression, but we’re still scratching our heads at what came down the runway at the Harri show during London Fashion Week

Tracee Ellis Ross Proved Why She’s a Fashion “It” Girl

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GIVENCHY SS26 🤍 thank you for having me. the obsession is real #parisfashionweek @Givenchy @Romy Soleimani

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When Tracee Ellis Ross is in the building, you know she’s going to come correct. We loved everything about this all-white look she wore to the Givenchy show during Paris Fashion Week.

“Hell yeah ❤,” wrote someone on TikTok.

Olandria Makes Her Fashion Week Debut

“Love Island” fan favorite Olandria hit the runway for the first time walking in the Sergio Hudson show.

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