New York Fashion Week has drawn a host of celebrities to Manhattan for a series of runway shows, parties, and red carpet gatherings. Designers presented their upcoming collections to an audience of retail buyers, press, celebrities, and the public.
Attendees often don their most fashionable attire for the events. This year, stars like Jessica Alba, Hilaria Baldwin, and Martha Stewart were seen in notable outfits.
Notable Fashion Moments
Among those recognized for their style was Lea Michele, who attended the Michael Kors show in a chic black suit jacket and matching skirt, with a low-cut neckline. Viola Davis chose a high-waisted brown skirt, turtleneck knitted tank top, and leather boots for the Michael Kors show, embodying autumn style. Jessica Alba was seen at the ALICE + OLIVIA show in bell-bottom black pants and a suit jacket, opting for a top that revealed her bra.
Rachel Brosnahan wore a brown leather top and matching trousers to the Ralph Lauren fashion show, accessorized with a black belt featuring hanging silver chains. Martha Stewart attended the Kering Foundation's Caring for Women Dinner in a sparkling black gown complemented by dramatic necklaces. Elizabeth Debicki's olive-colored set from Ralph Lauren, consisting of a light green top, tie, jacket, and pants, was paired with brown dress shoes. Nikki Hilton was photographed at the ALICE + OLIVIA show in a black and white patterned skirt and matching collared top with a central black bow, paired with black and white bowed heels. Hilaria Baldwin attended the Moncler Fifth Avenue Flagship event in a skin-tight, ruched, button-down tan dress, accessorized with hooped earrings and matching pumps.
Fashion Missteps
Some celebrities' fashion choices drew criticism. Brooks Nader appeared at a CFDA event in a sheer black lace dress that exposed her breasts and underwear, paired with pointed black heels. Tracee Ellis Ross wore an oversized black coat with a white top and flowing black silk pants to the 19th Annual Harlem's Fashion Row Show & Style Awards, along with mismatched earrings. Vogue's Global Editorial Director, Anna Wintour, was noted for a navy and white striped dress with a chevron pattern and snakeskin boots at the Ralph Lauren show, and a blue checkered dress with red trim and camel-colored boots at the Proenza Schouler show, which gave a Western vibe.
Julianne Moore wore a black gown with an over-the-top feathered skirt to the Kering Foundation's Caring for Women dinner. Lisa Rinna donned a bright red, fluffy dress with boxy shoulders and white pumps for the Michael Kors show. Katie Holmes attended the Cult Gaia fashion show in an oversized black top and shiny dress pants. Cynthia Erivo wore a black and red jacket, dark trousers, and a matching beret to the Ralph Lauren fashion show. Eiza Gonzalez's ensemble at the Ralph Lauren show included skin-tight jeans, a turtleneck top, a leather vest, knee-high leather boots, and a bold belt. Elle Fanning's outfit for the Ralph Lauren show featured a red pencil skirt, a black button-down top revealing a bra, a leopard print fur coat, black pumps, and a black hat. Rachel Zoe's choice for the Tommy Hilfiger show was a blue and white patterned set with a matching scarf, a dramatic necklace, and oversized white sunglasses. Paris Hilton attended the ALICE + OLIVIA show in a sheer black lace dress that displayed her black underwear, along with a dramatic shawl. Salma Hayek's black gown at the Kering Foundation's dinner featured a large, awkward ruffle around the chest and sleeves. Amanda Seyfried wore a red leather pencil skirt and neon green tank top to the Tory Burch Spring Summer 2026 show.