For many, September signals a return to packed lunches and sensible shoes. For the fashion industry, it heralds a four-week spectacle of shows, supermodels, Hollywood stars, street style and lots and lots of silly shoes. Yes, fashion month has rolled around yet again.
The next month will showcase the luxury looks that will eventually trickle down to the high street and become a new “core” on TikTok. But the shows also capture shifts in the wider mood, a sort of litmus test for cultural trends. From hemlines to heel heights, neon to neutrals and the way a model’s makeup is done or not done, these trends are all part of a bigger biannual vibe shift. With that in mind, here are some key moments to look out for …
