The Best Black Street Style From New York Fashion Week

Because Fashion Week shows are the place to see and be seen, it should come as no surprise that some of the best looks aren’t even on the runway.

Yes, the Super Bowl is going down in New Orleans this weekend, but if you’re in New York City, it’s all about Fashion Week. From February 6 – 11, some of the hottest designers, including Michael Kors, Brandon Maxwell, Tory Burch and Sergio Hudson, will be showing off their latest fall and winter fashions.

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Because Fashion Week shows are the place to see and be seen, it should come as no surprise that some of the best looks aren’t even on the runway. We’re just one day in, and the street style is already giving us life. So we’ve rounded up some of the best street style looks spotted outside of the shows so far. Enjoy!

Golden Girl

Photo: Getty Images Edward Berthelot

Internet influencer Coco Bassey heats things up at the Brandon Maxwell show with a sexy satin shirt and metallic knee-high boots.

All About the Accessories

Photo: Getty Images Daniel Zuchnik

A striped scarf and animal print hat add texture to the tan coat and boots.

Tailored Layering

Photo: Getty Images Daniel Zuchnik

This black overcoat adds a layer of style and warmth to this white pinstripe suit.

Color That Pops

Photo: Getty Images Daniel Zuchnik

When it’s February in New York City and most people are wearing black, this red faux fur is a treat.

Go Green

Photo: Getty Images Edward Berthelot

We’re living for this monochromatic look spotted outside the Todd Snyder show.

Urban Cowboy Chic

Photo: Getty Images Daniel Zuchnik

You had us at black cowboy hat and vintage fur coat.

Playing With Pattern

Photo: Getty Images Edward Berthelot

Who says you can’t mix patterns? The gold in the mini dress, platform booties and handbag are great together.

A Golden Touch

Photo: Getty Images Daniel Zuchnik

From the gold boots to the red coat with ruffled accent, there’s so much to love about this look spotted at the Christian Siriano show on February 6.

City Chic

Photo: Getty Images Edward Berthelot

This olive green leather trench with black leggings and pointed toe booties is the perfect city chic look.

Sharp in Sherpa

Photo: Getty Images Edward Berthelot

Bright red sunglasses add an unexpected pop to this sharp sherpa bomber and bootcut denim seen outside Todd Snyder’s show on February 6.

The Body(Suit) is Bodying

Photo: Getty Images Edward Berthelot

Laverne Cox shows up to Christian Siriano’s February 6 show and shows out in a black bodysuit with oversized sleeves.

Statement Piece

Photo: Getty Images Edward Berthelot

The sharp shoulders make this jacket a statement piece on a guest outside of Todd Snyder on February 6.

Burgundy Boots

Photo: Getty Images Edward Berthelot

Burgundy boots add a pop of color to a grey wool coat and pants on a guest spotted outside Brandon Maxwell on February 6.

Plum Perfection

Photo: Getty Images Gilbert Flores

You can call it eggplant, plum or indgo, but we call this long coat spotted at the Christopher John Rogers Party on February 6 perfection.

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