New York Top 10 Fall 2026 Shows

Here are The Impression’s Top 10 fashion shows of the Fall 2024 as selected by our Editor-in-Chief, Kenneth Richard.

New York Fall 2026 reminded us that clarity can be just as powerful as spectacle. In a season that favored refinement over rupture, several houses stood out for knowing exactly who they are – and leaning into it with conviction. What distinguished the leaders this season wasn’t noise, but fluency. Each collection felt authored, intentional, and rooted in a worldview that extended beyond the runway.

Altuzarra demonstrated the strength of continuity, delivering layered silhouettes and polished tailoring that reinforced the house’s disciplined sensuality. Tory Burch continued her cerebral evolution, offering nuance, craft, and emotional intelligence in a collection that balanced softness with authority. Michael Kors brought the ease and glamour of a true New York original, proving that consistency at scale can still feel personal when guided by instinct. And Carolina Herrera, under Wes Gordon, reaffirmed the house’s fluency in elegance – marrying romanticism with control in a way that felt both classic and current.

Taken together, these collections spoke to the enduring power of identity. New York’s strongest voices this season didn’t chase reinvention for its own sake. They refined, clarified, and strengthened their codes – reminding us that when a house truly understands its foundation, evolution doesn’t need to shout to be heard.