90 Celebrity Looks at NYFW Fall/Winter 2026 From Maximalist to Effortless

1. Rihanna, the AWGE anchor

Rihanna arrived at the AWGE Fall 2026 ready-to-wear show on Feb. 13, 2026, a moment captured by Thestewartofny / Getty Images and Gilbert Flores / Getty Images. Her attendance alone reframed the presentation as a must-see celebrity moment, underscoring AWGE’s pull between music, culture and fashion at NYFW.

2. Anne Hathaway, the Ralph Lauren enigma

Anne Hathaway dominated the Ralph Lauren front row at the Feb. 10 show, described variously across outlets as a sheer black ruffled lace halter dress, a backless black gown with sheer back detailing, and more broadly as “stunning in a black Ralph Lauren gown.” Those differing descriptions across USA TODAY, FashionTimes and Business Insider only add to the mystique; whatever the cut, multiple outlets agree her look was a defining Ralph Lauren moment.

3. Lili Reinhart, textured modernity at Ralph Lauren

Lili Reinhart turned up to Ralph Lauren on Feb. 10 in a tactile, fashion-forward combo: a brown tweed blazer worn as a top, cinched with a thick brown belt, paired with a long black leather-fringed skirt, high black boots and a small brown purse, a detailed read supplied by Business Insider. It was a study in contrasts, countryside tweed reworked into eveningwear, and one of the week’s better exercises in controlled maximalism.

4. Ariana DeBose, front row gravitas

Ariana DeBose attended Ralph Lauren’s Feb. 10 show (Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images) and was among the stars USA TODAY noted on the Ralph Lauren guest list; the outlet also referenced chatting with her during the event. Her presence reinforced Ralph Lauren’s star-studded moment and the way performers continue to shape NYFW narratives off the runway.

5. Emilia Jones, Ralph Lauren visibility and press moments

Emilia Jones appeared at Ralph Lauren (photo credit Theo Wargo / Getty Images) and was one of the attendees USA TODAY mentions speaking about projects, the piece notes they “chatted with Emilia Jones about ‘Task’ Season 2.” Her turnout signals how actors double as cultural ambassadors for designer houses during show week.

6. Rihanna’s cultural gravity revisited

Reiterating Rihanna’s placement, her AWGE attendance (Feb. 13) was photographed by both Thestewartofny and Gilbert Flores, underlining editorial consensus that her appearance was one of the week’s headline moments. The dual photo credits show how major outlets prioritized capturing her on-site presence.

7. Uma Thurman, Michael Kors elegance

Uma Thurman was photographed at Michael Kors (Thestewartofny / Getty Images) and appeared in BuzzFeed’s roundup as one of the celebrity sightings that lent classic Hollywood polish to a mainstream American label’s show.

8. Jenny Slate, Michael Kors front row

Jenny Slate attended Michael Kors on Feb. 12 (Thestewartofny / Getty Images) and was included in BuzzFeed’s numbered gallery, a reminder that comic-to-stylish casting in the front row continues to be a dependable source of street-style interest.

9. Auli’i Cravalho, Marc Jacobs early-week energy

Auli’i Cravalho was at Marc Jacobs’ ready-to-wear event on Feb. 9 (Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images), one of the designers who “got the party started early” at Park Avenue Armory. Her appearance typified the pre-official-week momentum Harper’s Bazaar noted.

10. Sofia Coppola, the Marc Jacobs regular

Sofia Coppola turned up in the Marc Jacobs orbit (Harper’s Bazaar coverage) and, with names like Monica and Julia Fox nearby, helped cement that show’s reputation as a source of eclectic front-row casting.

11. Monica, Marc Jacobs and crossover credibility

Monica’s front-row presence at Marc Jacobs (Harper’s Bazaar) was part of the Armory’s social mix, a reminder that music and film talent continue to underwrite fashion week buzz.

12. Julia Fox, documentary of the moment

Julia Fox appeared in Harper’s Bazaar and USA TODAY front-row roundups for Marc Jacobs and other shows; her continued visibility at NYFW functions as a through-line for the week’s more provocative, conversation-stirring moments.

13. Anna Sui, a double identity on the front row

Designer Anna Sui was also noted among front-row attendees at Marc Jacobs-related events and was a figure at her own show, photographed alongside Debbie Harry, Vali Stein and Karen Elson (Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images), reinforcing Sui’s intergenerational touch.

14. Naomi Watts, Alice + Olivia presentation presence

Naomi Watts attended the Alice + Olivia Fall 2026 presentation (Sean Zanni / Getty Images), a sign of the presentation format’s continued pull for stars who prefer a more intimate viewing environment than the tented runway.

15. Sonia Mena, Alice + Olivia’s celebrity draw

Sonia Mena was photographed alongside Naomi Watts at Alice + Olivia (Sean Zanni / Getty Images), showing how presentations attracted a blend of familiar screen talent and style insiders.

16. Natasha Lyonne, LaQuan Smith’s celebrity magnet

Natasha Lyonne was captured at LaQuan Smith (Aeon / Getty Images) per Harper’s Bazaar, illustrating LaQuan Smith’s steady front-row cachet among actors known for bold personal style.

17. Char Defrancesco and Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui crossover

Char Defrancesco and Marc Jacobs appeared at the Anna Sui show (Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images), a reminder that New York’s front rows are as much about the fashion community as about individual stars.

18. Debbie Harry and Vali Stein, Sui’s rock‑and‑romance

The Anna Sui front row included Debbie Harry and Vali Stein (Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images), signaling Sui’s blend of music history and runway fantasy.

19. Karen Elson, a runway antiquarian

Karen Elson’s presence at Anna Sui (Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images) anchored that show’s nostalgic thread, connecting model-era glamour to modern tailoring and prints.

20. Tove Lo, Jane Wade’s ready‑to‑wear guest

Tove Lo attended Jane Wade on Feb. 11 (John Nacion / Getty Images), an example of musicians using NYFW to lean into quieter, more design-forward labels.

21. Tyriq Withers, Coach’s youthful face

Tyriq Withers was photographed at Coach on Feb. 11 (The Hapa Blonde / Getty Images), presenting a casual-cool counterpoint to the week’s overt glamour.

22. Caleb McLaughlin, Coach’s cool and casual

Business Insider flagged Caleb McLaughlin at the Coach show as “cool and casual,” detailing blue jeans, a button-up, a leather jacket matching his sneakers and a Coach purse with a coin‑purse–like pocket and two miniature-book keychains. It was a practical, accessory-forward street-style lesson.

23. Mary Beth Barone, Tory Burch’s Feb. 11 roster

Mary Beth Barone attended Tory Burch on Feb. 11 (The Hapa Blonde / Getty Images), one of the many faces Business Insider and USA TODAY flagged as part of Tory Burch’s celebrity cohort that week.

24. Olivia Jade Giannulli, Tory Burch sighting

Olivia Jade Giannulli sat front row at Tory Burch on Feb. 11 (Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images), a reminder that beauty and influencer culture remain threaded through major American brands’ guest lists.

25. Pamela Anderson, Tory Burch surprise

Pamela Anderson was noted by Business Insider and USA TODAY among the Tory Burch attendees, an appeal to nostalgia and star power in the tented shows.

26. Meg Donnelly, Cult Gaia’s youthful front row

Meg Donnelly attended Cult Gaia on Feb. 15 (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images), representing the label’s continued flirtation with sculptural silhouettes and Instagram‑friendly moments.

28. Yerin Ha, Proenza Schouler’s tailored minimalism

FashionTimes singled out Yerin Ha at Proenza Schouler for “tailored minimalism,” describing a sharply structured blazer over a minimalist top, streamlined trousers and sleek footwear, a quiet‑luxury moment that contrasted with the week’s louder looks.

29. Lily Collins, a hot‑pink street-style headline

Lily Collins appeared in FashionTimes’ street-style roundup in a hot pink beaded fringe look at the Calvin Klein show, proving that bold color and texture still steal moments off the runway.

30. Leslie Jones, Christian Siriano laughter and levity

Leslie Jones brought energy to Christian Siriano’s front row, joined by Monica and Uzo Aduba (USA TODAY), illustrating Siriano’s ongoing affinity for star-powered, theatrical front rows.

31. Uzo Aduba, Siriano’s supportive circle

Uzo Aduba’s presence at Christian Siriano (USA TODAY) reinforced the show’s celebrity-heavy, inclusive vibe.

32. Whoopi Goldberg, Siriano front row institution

Whoopi Goldberg sat front row for Christian Siriano (USA TODAY), underscoring Siriano’s reputation for democratic, celebratory casting in the audience.

33. Julia Fox, repeat front-row cameo

Julia Fox’s multiple front-row appearances were noted across Harper’s Bazaar and USA TODAY, marking her as a consistent NYFW presence across shows like Marc Jacobs.

34. Rebecca Hall, Ralph Lauren attendee

Rebecca Hall attended the Ralph Lauren show on Feb. 10 (USA TODAY), contributing to the day’s roster of film and music-heavy celebrities that elevated the collection’s press moment.

35. Lana Del Rey and Jeremy Dufrene, couple attendance

Lana Del Rey and her husband Jeremy Dufrene attended Ralph Lauren on Feb. 10 (USA TODAY), another example of star couples showing up to bolster designer spectacles.

36. Anne Hathaway’s press breadth, interview detail

USA TODAY noted it “chatted with Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show and Emilia Jones about ‘Task’ Season 2,” and separately covered Hathaway’s Ralph Lauren appearance, the week mixed red-carpet interviews with front-row fashion moments.

37. Marcello Hernández and Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral, Tory Burch observations

Business Insider called out Marcello Hernández and Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral at Tory Burch, Cabral’s blue pleated skirt over an unbuttoned blazer and brown Tory Burch heels with silver embellishments got a specific write-up as a sharp, editorial moment.

38. Suni Lee, a criticized experiment

Business Insider critiqued Suni Lee’s multicolored ensemble, oversized blue jacket, red wrap skirt, lime-green top and black accessories, calling the combination overwhelming, an example of how NYFW risk-taking sometimes misses the mark.

39. Caleb McLaughlin’s accessory lesson

Beyond Coach’s overall look, Business Insider’s description of McLaughlin’s Coach purse with a coin‑purse pocket and miniature-book keychains makes his outfit a case study in accessory storytelling at NYFW.

40. Proenza Schouler’s pull, Yerin Ha revisited

Yerin Ha’s Proenza Schouler appearance, flagged by FashionTimes for its tailored restraint, doubled as a trend signal for streamlined suiting and “quiet luxury” messaging among influencers and editors.

41. Diotima’s front row, Rama Duwaji

Rama Duwaji was photographed at Diotima (Gilbert Flores / Getty Images) per Harper’s Bazaar, showing the diversity of houses on the schedule from new labels to established names.

42. LaQuan Smith’s Natasha Lyonne moment

Natasha Lyonne’s LaQuan Smith attendance (Aeon / Getty Images) highlighted the label’s signature body-conscious, late-night glamour on the celebrity roster.

43. Alice + Olivia presentation, Naomi Watts and Sonia Mena

Naomi Watts and Sonia Mena at Alice + Olivia (Sean Zanni / Getty Images) demonstrated the continued relevance of presentation formats for celebrities seeking a more curated viewing experience.

44. Christian Cowan and Christian Siriano’s double casting

The week featured Christian Cowan and Christian Siriano shows with overlapping celebrity attendance (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan among them), showing how designers of different temperaments, theatrical Cowan versus celebratory Siriano, both command star interest.

45. Marc Jacobs at Park Avenue Armory, an early-week fête

Marc Jacobs’ early show at the Park Avenue Armory “got the party started early,” per Harper’s Bazaar, with a front row peppered by Sofia Coppola, Monica and Julia Fox and photographed by Getty’s leading shooters.

46. Michael Kors’ star-studded roster, Uma Thurman and Jenny Slate

Michael Kors’ show pulled names like Uma Thurman and Jenny Slate (Thestewartofny / Getty Images), a reminder of the brand’s longstanding appeal to classic-screen glamour and modern celebrity.

47. Proenza Schouler, Calvin Klein and trend diffusion

Proenza Schouler and Calvin Klein served as anchors of the week’s trend conversation, from Proenza’s tailored minimalism (Yerin Ha) to Calvin Klein’s beaded fringe seen on Lily Collins, showing that runway language and street style were in active dialogue.

48. Sandy Liang, Prabal Gurung and the schedule spread

Designers on the official USA TODAY day-by-day planner, Sandy Liang (Day 5), Prabal Gurung (Day 4) and others, filled out the rhythm of the week and provided context for where celebrities were seen across those days.

49. J. Press and Dennis Basso, the closing acts

The USA TODAY schedule placed J. Press and Dennis Basso on Day 6, completing a six-day arc that still left room for early-week shows and off-calendar events to shape the conversation.

50. The week’s overarching mood, maximalist to effortless

Across these appearances, from Rihanna’s headline pull to Yerin Ha’s tailored understatement and Lili Reinhart’s fringe drama, NYFW Fall/Winter 2026 felt like a study in contrasts, with celebrities oscillating between maximalist statements and pared-back, effortful tailoring.

51. What the front row taught us, influence, not just fashion

Celebrity attendance did more than fill seats: it set trends, from accessory micro-stories (Caleb McLaughlin’s Coach details) to how tailoring and texture were reinterpreted by public figures. The week reaffirmed that the front row remains a currency of influence as much as a platform for style.

52. Closing note, the week’s immediate legacy

If NYFW’s most visible lesson was juxtaposition, party-ready maximalism rubbing shoulders with quiet tailoring, then the Fall/Winter 2026 front rows delivered a coherent message: celebrity dressing at fashion week is no longer binary. It’s an edited mix of spectacle and restraint that designers and stars used to amplify one another in a week that began before the calendar and lasted long after the lights dimmed.