Layered Jewelry Trend Steals the Spotlight at Coterie New York

COTERIE returned to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, from February 24 to 26 with an unmistakable trade-show momentum despite a winter snowstorm. ExhibitionsForYou lists the event as the 34th Edition with more than 500 exhibitors and an estimated 10k+ visitors; Anthropologie buyer Hannah Perlewitz reported resilient floor activity, saying, “While the snowstorm may have affected some travel, the energy at the show remained incredibly strong.”

Perlewitz, interviewed in the WWD recap, characterized the show as a productive marketplace for fall 2026 merchandising. She said, “There was consistent traffic, meaningful engagement, and productive conversations throughout the day. The team did an exceptional job executing the show despite challenging weather, and the overall sentiment was very positive.” Her trend takeaways named rich textures, hardware and military-inspired detailing, luxe suiting and separates, and elevated outerwear such as funnel-neck jackets and fur, and she emphasized a material focus: “elevated, investment-driven fabrications, particularly in fur, heritage wool plaids, double-face wool and suede.”

Jewelry and necklace-focused exhibitors were flagged as a spotlight alongside ready-to-wear brands in the WWD recap, a notable moment for buyers seeking layered-necklace statements heading into fall 2026. COTERIE’s own marketing and floor programming positioned the show as a buying hub for contemporary apparel and accessories, and the editorial framing of jewelry alongside apparel suggests necklaces and layered pieces found renewed attention at this edition. The public brand list was referenced on COTERIE’s site as “VIEW FEB '26 BRAND LIST,” but the supplied materials did not include exhibitor names.

Organizers underscored buyer services intended to smooth attendance and dealmaking. Coterie/Informa promoted a Hosted Buyer Program offering VIP access and personalized scheduling, and the event page included shuttle service details running February 24–26 from 10AM–3PM with four people per vehicle and pick-up every 1–2 hours. Shuttle drop-off points were Chelsea Factory at 547 W 26th St, Broadway & Canal (Champion Parking) at 401 Broadway Suite 900, and 5th Ave & 17th (Champion Parking) at 95 5th Ave #3. ExhibitionsForYou listed expected show hours as 09:00 AM–06:00 PM and noted ticketing as Free & Paid Ticket.

COTERIE sits within the Informa Markets division of Informa PLC; ExhibitionsForYou lists the organizer as Informa Markets - Boulder, USA. The show’s combination of scale, services and trend signals—Perlewitz’s material-specific callouts and WWD’s highlighting of necklace-focused exhibitors—positions this edition as a bellwether for layered jewelry and investment outerwear into the coming season. The operational performance through snow and the emphasis on necklaces at a 500+ exhibitor trade fair reinforce COTERIE’s role as a market where both apparel assortments and accessory narratives, including layered jewelry, are set for retail adoption.