11 Lessons from Fashion Week Street Style

Hi Girls

There was as much to learn in between the spring 2012 shows as on the runways. From hardcore heels to denim shorts, here are tips from the streets.

Lesson 1_Wind Power

The key to commanding attention between shows is to pull a modern-day Marilyn and get swept up in the wind.

Emily Weiss of Into the Gloss wears an Alexander Wang top, Theyskens’ Theory pants, and Gucci shoes.

Natalie Massenet of Net-a-Portercarries a Jil Sander clutch. 

 Miu Miu shoes

Sabrina Meijer of afterdrkwears a Lotte van Keulen top, Ray-Ban sunglasses, and a Cèline bag.


Lesson 2_Neon

Neon reigned supreme this year—and was as popular on the streets as it was on spring’s runways.
Osman dress

 Miroslava Duma pairs her neon with a Prada clutch and shoes.

A showgoer leads a brigade of neon-donned ladies.

Lesson 3_The Statement Skirt

A loud statement skirt is fall’s pièce de résistance. 
Mary Katrantzou skirt, Chanel bag

Giambattista Valli skirt

Lesson 4_The Hardcore Heel

The sharp graphic shoe makes a stylish weapon in the fashion world.

Alexander McQueen booties

Givenchy clutch

Versace booties

Lessoan 5_The Valentino Clutch

Gain cult status with an oversized studded Valentino clutch. 

Monika “Jac” Jagaciak

Alexa Chung 

Fei Fei Sun 

Ruby Aldridge

Lesson 6_The Necklace

Use a bold necklace to accentuate the shirt collar, which holds a spotlight this season.

Christopher Kane sweater.

Tom Binns necklace, Proenza Schouler skirt

Lesson 7_Shorts

Don’t be too quick to put away this perennial item, denim shorts defy seasonal boundaries.

Mulberry bag, Zara shoes.

Karlie Kloss

Lesson 8_

Geometry

Study up and let your outfit take on urban geometry.

Prada bag, Hermès bracelet.

Lesson 9_

Sunglasses

Stand out from the crowd in a pair of outspoken shades.

Prada sunglasses

Lesson 10_

The T-Shirt

Create a fresh outfit with your favorite old T-shirt.

Miu Miu skirt

Lesson 11_

Friends

Find a fashionable friend, and you’ll make twice the impression.

Theresa and Margherita Missoni

Models Kasia Struss, Hanne Gaby Odiele, and Alana Zimmer

Rodger Berman and Rachel Zoe

Jac and Frida