Alaa Balkhy, consultant| @alaa| Dalood jacket, Kule pants, Louis Vuitton bag, Margiela boots, Katimo top.
Photo: Liisa Jokinen

Coming off of three seasons of no IRL shows because of the pandemic, NYFW is back, in person and in full swing, for spring/summer 2022. After a year and a half of not having a reason to wear our favorite threads and accessories, we can finally dig into the closet and bring them out to see and be seen once again. Photographer Liisa Jokinen, creator of NYC Looks and founder of Gem, caught these stylish NYFW attendees on day five outside of Khaite, Puppets & Puppets, and Vaquera. Scroll down to see their styles and hear how their looks came together.

Alicia Mackin, influencer

@allienyc

NeuByrne and Liselle Kiss.

Laura Neilson, fashion writer and journalist

@lauraneilson

Vintage slip, J.Crew T-shirt, vintage Lacoste jacket, Saint Laurent sunglasses, and Adidas sneakers.

“What inspires my style is the occasion, the weather and the energy of the day. New York City, to be frank. When the city feels alive, I think I channel that into what a put on in the morning.”

Alaa Balkhy, consultant

@alaa

Dalood jacket, Kule pants, Louis Vuitton bag, Margiela boots, Katimo top.

Mui-Hai Chu, style director at Flaunt magazine

@muihai

Marine Serre top, Uniqlo Lemaire jeans, Dries van Noten shoes, Delaroq bag, and Oakley sunnies.

Rajni Lucienne Jacques, global head of fashion and beauty at Snapchat

@rajni_jacques

Series top, Les P’tites Bombes pants, Jonathan Cohen sweater, shoes Ugg + Eckhaus Latta boogie platform.

Ayuka Matsumoto, journalist and creative director

@ayukamatsumoto_com

Delpozo by Josep Font jacket and shoes, Totême skirt, Plan C bag, Rosantica earrings.

“My style is inspired by my mom when she was younger. My parents used to run kimono business in Japan and I grew up surrounded by a lot of colorful kimonos.”

Emma Kohlmann, painter

@meiow_mix

Thrifted pants, shoes, and scarf, Merritt Meacham shirt, bag from a leather shop in Italy.

“My style inspiration is convenience but elegance.”

Matthew Domescek

@domescek_

Caroline Kepley, interior designer

@carplinekepler 

“I’m wearing mostly vintage. [I’m inspired by] my friends and family, textures & materials, travel, and film.”

Courtney Mawhorr, fashion influencer 

@courtneymawhorr

Pollux dress.

“’90s fashion inspires my style.”

Taylor Trabulus, art gallery curator

@tlordtabulus

Margiela shoes, Gaultier blouse, and vintage skirt.

“My style is inspired by my dog Misty.”

Callan Malone, writer and stylist

@callanmalone

Puppets and Puppets dress and bag, MNZ shoes, Chopova Lowena necklace.

Liisa Jokinen

Isabella Lalonde, founder of Beepy Bella

@isabellalalonde

Tyler McGillivary top, Acne Studios skirt, Beepy Bella x Lirika Matoshi purse and Simone Rocha shoes.

“Playing with forms, patterns, textures and shapes inspire my style. I often dress like a playful character from my inner fantasy world, which is inspired by sci-fi movies and nature.”

Mi-Anne Chan, director of creative development at

Teen Vogue, them., and LOVE magazine

@mianne.chan

Miaou corset, vintage skirt, KKco tights and Shop Peche loafers.

“I’m very inspired by texture and pattern right now and how they can be layered to create a fuller, more decadent moment. The pandemic has really reenergized the excitement around putting together a fun, interesting outfit that makes me feel like I’m representing myself on the outside, which in turns helps me do that on the inside, too.”

Sasha Frolova, actress and photographer

@sashafro

Vintage Armani skirt, Karo Koru puka shell necklace, recycled bodega bag.

“I think my style is where grandmas and kindergartners practicality meet on a Venn diagram. If it makes sense to me, I’ll give it a shot. It must always be sensible enough to walk across Manhattan in one piece and ideally not so flashy that you get stared to death along the way. When in doubt pair stripes with stripes.”

Jiashan Liu, fashion designer and model

@jiashannliu

“My inspiration is on-the-go easy, model off-duty look. Puppets & Puppets is such fun brand to walk for, so put myself in a purple mood for the job.”

Susan Alexandra, founder of Susan Alexandra

@susan_alexandra

Vintage Betsey Johnson corset, vintage shorts, Crocs and bike helmet, with Susan Alexandra bags and jewelry.

“The number one thing that [inspires] my style is the clothes I dreamed of wearing when I was little and things that are easy to ride my bike in!”

Jesús Hilario-Reyes aka Morenxxx, artist and DJ

@morenxx_x

Black fishnet dress from a sex store, Comme des Garçon skirt and shoes, Margiela bag.

“Recently my style has been really inspired by anime and Final Fantasy, also a sort of a deconstructed approach to the original Gossip Girl.”

Ryan Cardoso, photographer & filmmaker

@ryanac

“Uniforms, the beauty supply store, and shapes inspire my style.”

Claire Sullivan

@missclairesullivan

Dorian Electra, musician

@dorianelectra

Angel, musician and model

@angel__emoji

Collina Strada.

Liisa Jokinen

Julia Gall, style director at Marie Clare

@juliasgall

Gucci frames, Ganni shirt, Kendra Scott necklace.

Kristen Bateman, writer and creative consultant

@kristenvbateman

Taylor Dorry dress and t-shirt, Dauphinette necklace, Schiaparelli earrings, Ashley Williams hair clip, Gucci loafers, Brother Vellies socks, Marni bag.

Rachel Hodin, senior fashion writer at Moda Operandi

@rachelhodin

Priscavera slip, Paco Rabanne embellished vest and bag, Celine shoes, Gucci sunglasses, and Simone Rocha socks. 

“Recently [I’ve] been into early-mid 90s Prada, Miu Miu, and Todd Oldham with a bit of early ‘00s Tara Reid.”

Chloe King, brand relations lead at luxury stores

@chloe4dayz

Nike top, Christopher John Rogers skirt, Dries van Noten necklace.

Scarlett Hao, fashion influencer

@scarletthalo_

C’estd top, ASOS skirt, Jeff Wan bag, Z_code_Z shoes, and Chloe sunglasses. 

“Color is always my inspiration, living a vivid life is the same as my outfits! I love color blocks, purple and peacock green is my new favorite combination.”

Tiana Randall, editor at Office Magazine 

@sade.stan

“My grandma inspires everything I wear I’m actually wearing a button up I stole from her closet.”

Djeélybacar Kouyaté, NYU student

@djelybkouyate

“I woke up and the weather said it’s partly cloudy, so [I said] let’s just match the clouds.”

Brycen Saunders, editor at Hypebeast

@brycen___

Fried Rice pants, Random Identities boots, Gucci sunglasses.

“What inspires my style is a blend of personal narratives and experiences. Specifically, how elders in my family have always been the lexicon of style as a way of putting clothes on as a form of daily armor. Other than that, I love toned down ensembles that have one or two more exciting garments paired with them.”

Stixx Mathews, brand at Glossier

@_stixxinthecity_

Acne Studios blazer, Zara shirt, Marc Jacobs skirt, Maison Margiela shoes, Chanel bag. 

“As I’m a bit older now, I’m into effortless chic. Clean lines and clean cuts.”

Kamyiis, photographer 

@kamyiis

Telfar bag, Asos top and boots. 

“My style is a mixture of vintage & new. Looks from the 90’s [will] always be my kind of style. From the colors to the fabrics and designs.”

Megan Carter, stylist and designer

@_bellemeg

Vintage co-ord set.

Rap Sarmiento, fashion editor

@rapsarmiento

Manila Mixtape hat, Marni vest, Dolls Kills skirt, Ambush x Converse shoes, Fendi bag. 

“My look was inspired by Filipino Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez playing in the US Open Finals today.”

Richie Shazam

@richieshazam

Kobe Boateng, fashion photographer 

@kobeboateng

Bottega Veneta shoes and sunglasses, Rag & Bone pants and Alfani shirt. 

“My inspiration now a days has just been free spirited. Simple but loud.”

Dylan Kelly, associate editor at HYPEBEAST

@dylkelly

Desigual top, GmbH pants, Converse x Rick Owens shoes, Christian Cowan sunglasses. 

“I like to push my own boundaries with my style and take risks that ultimately make me feel more confident. I’m also inspired by the streets of New York.”

Eiffel Tyler, editor-in-chief Fashionista.com

@eiffeltyler

ASOS top, Madewell jeans, Larroudé shoes, Chanel bag, and a self-made necklace.

Liisa Jokinen

Agustin Rein, textile specialist

@uhgustin

Shirt is reworked vintage by @eat_da_rich, pants Theory, and shoes are Trash & Vaudeville.

“I’m inspired by New Romantic neo-Gothic neo-Renaissance and the unknown.”

Damon King, wardrobe stylist

@damon.king

Neoity sweater, mnml pants, Maison Margiela shoes, Telfar bag.

“What inspires my current style is challenging conventions and gender norms, 70s patterns, textures, and silhouettes.”

Alexis Colby, designer

@lexxdc

Vintage crochet top from Japan, vintage Levi’s, handmade clogs from Clog Shop on Etsy.

“My Nana is my main inspiration for my style!! She gave me all my sterling pieces and is the flyest woman I know. She always my reference.”

Felah Voltaire, photographer and vintage seller

@felahvoltaire

Wearing vintage.

Samuel Hine, senior associate editor at GQ

@samuelhine

Prada shoes, Celine trousers, a vintage tee, and a knit vest by Ella Emhoff.

“Ella made me the vest for my birthday and it’s my new prized possession.”

Chioma Nnadi, editor of Vogue.com

@nnadibynature

Vintage Versus skirt and Carlos Nazario for Buttero boots.

“I went to Miami earlier this year and I feel like it shook up my style ever so slightly. This look is very much in that mood, especially the skirt, I love the Matisse-style squiggles. My friend Carlos Nazario designed these boots for Buttero and they’re my new favorite thing. So comfy and just ready for anything.”

Mecca Mozelle, model and creative

@meccamozelle

Thrifted mesh top with suede black pants.

“what inspires my style right now is taking ownership in my essence, whether it’s being “risky” and revealing, fluid but sexy, and just where the world is today I want to walk every day as my highest self. Whatever makes me feel good.”

​​Taylor Hawkins, fashion model

@taiilormade

Zara leather jacket, silver boots she spray painted, Buffalo Exchange earrings, Aziza Handcrafted toothpiece.

“I’m most inspired by upcycling fashion at the moment. I love thrifting, and repurposing pieces. Fast fashion has become very popular in recent years, but the effect it has on our planet is horrible. So when I can take someone else’s ‘trash’ and turn it into my own treasure, I find that really inspiring.”

Sebastien Day, stylist 

@visionarybash

Enfants Riches Déprimés top, Victoria Beckham pants, Nike shoes, and Marc Jacob bag.

“My style is inspired by my mood currently, confidence and chic is what I call it.”

Imani Randolph, model

@champagnemani

Fancy, traveling hairstylist

@_fancyimpression_

Lace corset top, green High rise leather pants, cream leather boots, Balenciaga hourglass handbag, satin black elbow gloves.

“Bottega definitely inspired the color green, but I’m always inspired by vintage fashion. From the 40s to the 2000s.”

Taylor Okata, stylist and creative Director

All Coach, Lexxola glasses, and his own jewelry.

D’Mahdnes LaVaughn, celebrity stylist 

@dmahdness

Top from @saltmurphy, Jaded London pants, and a self-designed hat.

“I’m very inspired by cowboys!”

Arjun Ram Srivatsa, creative director at Condé Nast

@arjununcle

Moscot glasses, Leila Plouffe bag, his grandfather’s lungi (tamilian loin cloth), Pleats Please shirt with tamil script.

Liana Satenstein, senior fashion writer at Vogue

@liana_ava

Blumarine cardigan and pants, vintage Louis Vuitton bag, and Havaianas.

“I just wanna look saucy.”

Geraldine Chung, buyer and owner of @shoplcd

Eckhaus Latta top, Junya Watanabe pants, Balenciaga socks, vintage Celine shoes and Telfar bag.

“My style is inspired by comfort and the feeling of freedom when you accept yourself.”

Sophie Kemp, writer

Jil Sander blouse, an antique dress, Ferragamo heels, and a vintage bag.

“My style is inspired by 19th-century milkmaids, Vivienne Westwood in the ‘80s, fainting couches, and the writing of Renata Adler.”

Stevie Lee, DJ and stylist

@tomgorl

Margiela, Prada, and Eckhaus Latta.

“The 90s rave scene inspires me.”

James Spitzenberger

@kasuri_ny

Westwood pants and top.

Liisa Jokinen

Lynn Yaeger, contributing editor at Vogue and Vogue.com

Amy Sall, founder and editor, SUNU: Journal of African Affairs, Critical Thought + Aesthetics

@amy_sall

Tatiana Hambro

@tatianahambro

Lack of Color bucket hat, Valentino boots, Marni tote, and an Alessandra Rich dress.

 

Tyler Franch, vice-president, fashion director at Hudson’s Bay Company 

 

Margiela, Dries, and Prada. 

 

“Currently inspired by getting back to life — optimism and joy.”

Achieng Agutu

@noordinarynoire

 

Andreeva blazer dress, Valentino bag, the Attico shoes.

Larry Curran, director, personal stylist

@larry.curran

Prada.

“The inspiration was to have fun, as a nod to Moschino and to be a bit subversive, hence the white on a rainy day. Uniforms, questioning masculinity, innocence, old vs. new, discovery.”

Oscar Chavez, artist

OACHAVEZ button-up, Petrich0r tank top, GCDS jeans, Dr. Martens shoes, and vintage beret and belly chain.

“My style is currently inspired by Shelley Duvall in the ’70s, children’s school uniforms, Dolly Parton’s hair.”

 

Angel Emmanuel, fashion stylist

@angelemmanuel

Vintage trench coat, Express jeans, Prada shoes.

Alok Vaid-Menon, author, performer, speaker

@alokvmenon

Desigual, Molly Goddard, Brandon Blackwood bag, and Kat Maconie shoes.

“I wanted to tell a compelling color story. I love how loud Moschino is, and I wanted to bring that same panache to the streets on my way to the show.“

Danielle Combs, senior creative editor at Hypebae

@daniellefcombs

Norma Kamali catsuit, Namilia denim jacket and shorts, archival GCDS choker, Marc Jacobs platforms, and a Poppy Lissiman bag.

“My look draws inspiration from the glory days of disco glamour and my affinity for wearing statement-making styles.”

Livia Ishak, blogger

@cardiganfordays

Monse.

“If I can get to be a dress, this would be the dress: edgy, fun, and bold. I love the mixed patterns and the asymmetry of this dress. Wanted to bring fun patterns into the fall.”

Caroline Vazzana, author, fashion editor, stylist

@cvazzana

Monse skirt, Marimekko top, Prada shoes, From St Xavier bag.

“For today I wanted something fun and feminine but with an edge. My Monse skirt was perfect because it created really cool texture in the look, while the Marimekko top brought a more playful vibe.”

Jen, lifestyle creator

@boldnrarity

Urban Outfitters T-shirt and skirt, Lioness Fashion jacket, Michael Kors sandals, Cult Gaia necklace, Gucci bag and clutch.

“My inspiration today was Gucci but making it street style.”

Faith Blackshear, fashion model

@faithblackshear

Zara, Sage Aubrey bag.

“Currently, my style is mostly inspired by off-duty looks with a hint of editorial fashion. I love looks that you can wear on and off the runway and make a statement!”

Gregoria Reyes-Lou, lifestyle influencer

@greivy

Rebecca Minkoff dress, Dr. Martens shoes, Jeff Want bag, YSL sunglasses, necklace by Tova, and blazer by River Island.

“I am inspired by texture and the energy of the season. I like to feel vibrant and dress the way I feel at the moment.”

Liisa Jokinen

Funmi Akinyode

@funmirae

Maryam Nassir Zadeh dress and boots. Cassandra Mayela bra and bottoms.

“After spending so long in lockdown and mourning the outfits that never got to have their moment, I’m all about pulling a full look. The days of me second guessing myself and asking if something is ‘too much’ are over. Who knows what tomorrow will bring. Might as well look your best while you still can.”

Mina Alyeshmerni, store owner

@maimoun_ny

Vintage pants, Hyein Seo top, Lululemon scrunchie, Maryam Nassir Zadeh shoes, Building Block bag.

“I’m always inspired by menswear, unique shapes, silhouettes, and drapes, but currently embracing a ’90s e-girl femininity. Anything comfortable with a wink. Being wrapped in swathes of summer fabrics.”

Rachel Tashijan, fashion critic for GQ

@theprophetpizza

Malvika Sheth, digital creator

@stylebymalvika

C/MEO Collective printed dress, Nanushka purple wrap dress, Jeffrey Campbell boots, JW Pei handbag, and Urban Outfitters sunglasses.

“I created the look knowing that I wanted to share and embody a piece of my culture. The flowers in my hair are from my traditional Indian classical dance (Bharata Natyam) ensemble. When it comes to the color combo, purple and orange is the color of one of my most special Bharata Natyam costumes. Also though, I’d definitely say the fact that we’re nearing Halloween helped!”

Courtney Trop

@alwaysjudging

“I am inspired by ease. My shoes are Gucci, rest is Miriam.”

Shayna Arnold

@shayna_arnold

Vintage Gianni Versace top, Maryam Nassir Zadeh shorts and boots, and bag from Venice, Italy.

“My style is inspired by textures and subtle intros of color.”

Quincie Zari

@quinciezari

Thrifted sheer orange top and purple top, thrifted zebra-print skirt and zebra-print boots from @cityjunknyc.

“Currently inspired by loud prints and lots of color.”

Marissa Baklayan, stylist and casting director

​​@marissabaklayan

Vintage Plein Sud top, Karly Laidlaw pants, Balenciaga shoes and sunglasses, Dries van Noten bag.

Morgan Vickery

@morganvickery

1960s Afghan vest, Zimmerman blouse, vintage cowboy boots, 1940s amber resin purse, and cicada earrings.

“My style is inspired by fusing different eras, experimenting with traditionally gendered clothing, and mystic symbolism. I feel my best when my soul is reflected on the outside as well, and garments have a beautiful way of expressing that.”

Nicholas Mackinnon, stylist

@nicholasmackinnon

Vintage Burberry shirt, vintage Jordache shorts, vintage Gucci loafers and vintage jewelry, Mulberry bag and sunglasses.

“I am usually inspired by ’80s and ’90s fashion and channeling that kind of cartoonish opulence of a certain wealthy older woman. It’s the first fashion week back since COVID started so I am trying to have fun and not take it so seriously.”

Rocky Snyda, musician

@rockysnyda

“Rihanna is inspiring me so heavy right now. But also just letting myself be inspired by the people and things around me and still being authentically me.”

Amy Julliette Levéfre, digital creator

@lefevrediary

Hellessy top and bottom.

“This city inspires me all the time, just seeing everyone’s amazing style, I’m always watching and learning different ways of street style.”

John Yuyi, visual artist

@johnyuyi

​​Whole look from Peter Do, except for Prada headscarf.

“I’m in the mood for long braids this week. Feeling Pisces. Gonna keep this look for a little bit longer.”

EJ Ellison, model and stylist

@ej.ellison

Vintage suit.

“My style is inspired by how I’m feeling that day. This morning I woke up and chose suiting! Good lines never go out of style!”

Yan, photographer

@pistachica

Peter Do two-piece faux-leather blazer, Daily Paper dress, YSL purse, Ganni boots. 

“I always like to play in between what’s particularly perceived as feminine and masculine. The Row, Peter Do, or Jil Sander, etc. I have way too many oversized/structural blazers and pants that are giving me the most confidence and comfort to be in. I think nowadays fashion doesn’t always have to be painful.”

José Criales-Unzueta

@eljosecriales

Elena Vélez top, Random Identities pants, Syro boots.

Jérôme Lamaar

@jeromelamaar

5:31 shirt and Rick Owens bottoms.

Dalia Drake​

@daliadrake

DICARA outfit.

“Currently what inspires me is my friend @s.Val. I got to take her to Proenza as her first show ever. She looked at the designers’ summer and spring line and said that we needed to wear leather and I said, ‘Let’s go with it, just give me some color!’”

Anéka Aitimova, fashion influencer

@aneka_aitimova

Cult Gaia dress, Jonak shoes, Polene bag, Victoria Beckham sunglasses.

Dusty, designer

@reallydoedusty

Becky Akinyode, stylist

@thetrillestb

ATOMIC Rework and SC103.

Photographs by Liisa Jokinen

Liisa Jokinen is the creator of NYC Looks street style site and founder of the Gem vintage search app.


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