While the show schedule is usually filled with American juggernauts and young trailblazers, this season saw the addition of a few Milanese natives. Fendi debuted their Resort collection honouring the Baguette bag’s 25th anniversary – aka. the original ‘it’ accessory that according to Rebag, was one 2021’s most searched items on resale sites, and for good reason. Saluting Carrie Bradshaw’s famous line, “It’s not a bag, it’s a baguette”, Artistic Director Kim Jones enlisted the help of Sarah Jessica Parker to design four styles. That wasn’t the only Italian brand that showed; under the Manhattan bridge, Marni displayed a collection inspired by Italian pastoral sunrises and sunsets.

Sexy and sensual clothing has been a popular trend for a few seasons now, and the amount of sheer pieces on display shows it’s not going anywhere. NYFW-stalwarts Proenza Schouler presented a selection of crochet, including a barely-there cowl neck dress modelled by Bella Hadid and made by female artisans in Bolivia. Neon gauzy tailoring unveiled lace corsets at Prabal Gurung , while Victor Glemund went for a ‘90s, Kate Moss approach through transparent, pleated dresses with visible black pants underneath.