February in Manhattan carries a particular kind of drama: sharp air, sharper tailoring, and a wardrobe built for impact. From 11 to 16 February 2026, New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026 unfolded against a backdrop of steel-grey skies and relentless city energy, delivering collections that felt purposeful, polished, and unapologetically confident. Ralph Lauren leaned into cinematic elegance with rich textures and commanding silhouettes, Coach refined its Americana codes with elevated layering and tactile outerwear, while Michael Kors presented a vision of metropolitan glamour designed for power dressing after dark.
Yet as ever, the true pulse of the week extended beyond the runway. Between show entrances, flashbulbs and late-night dinners, eyewear emerged as the defining accessory of the season. Dark lenses cut through winter light, oversized frames added architectural structure to layered looks, and sleek black acetates anchored even the boldest ensembles. At Fall/Winter 2026, sunglasses were not an afterthought... they were armour, attitude, and statement in equal measure. In a city that thrives on presence, the right pair of designer frames became the ultimate punctuation mark.
Ralph Lauren officially kicked off New York Fashion Week for Autumn/Winter 2026 on 11 February, dazzling audiences with a renaissance-inspired romantic collection and a star-studded front row. Among the stylish attendees were Anne Hathaway and Emilia Jones, who coordinated effortlessly in sophisticated black Ralph Lauren RL8231U 5001/87 sunglasses; a sleek finishing touch to their polished ensembles.
Morgan Spector was also present at the Ralph Lauren show, accompanying his wife Rebecca Hall. He opted for black Thierry Lasry Flexxxy 101 sunglasses, distinguished by their striking yellow lenses that added a bold contrast to his look.
Proenza Schouler also unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2026 presentation on the same day, where we spotted Olivia Munn in attendance wearing black Ralph Lauren RL8232U sunglasses. While we currently stock the model in transparent brown, the exact colourway worn by Olivia is available to order via pre-order.
Actress Tommy Dorfman also attended the Proenza Schouler fashion show in a sleek black leather ensemble, paired with dark tortoiseshell Saint Laurent Sun SL 832 002 shield sunglasses, so demure and understated they could easily be mistaken for the classic black version.
A surprising satellite event within the fashion week calendar: YSL Beauty transformed a neighbourhood bodega into “LOVE 24/7”, an immersive and interactive space designed to showcase its latest products. Nina Dobrev attended the opening day wearing black Saint Laurent Sun SL M126 001 frames, perfectly in keeping with the house’s sharp Parisian aesthetic.
New York Fashion Week continued on 12 February with a presentation from Tory Burch. Among the impeccably dressed front row was Emily Ratajkowski, looking warm and polished in dark tortoiseshell Gucci GG1587S 002 oval sunglasses with brown lenses.
That same evening, at a different runway and with a different Emily, we spotted Emily Bader arriving at the Coach Autumn/Winter 2026 fashion show wearing black Coach CBY84 HC8443D 5002/73 oval sunglasses with brown lenses. The pair featured the signature C logo and quilted temple detailing, adding a distinctive house touch to her look.
Actress McKenna Grace also attended Coach presentation in black Coach CW195 HC8408U 5002/3C square sunglasses with grey gradient lenses.
YouTuber Jackie Aina of Lavishly Jackie arrived at the Christian Siriano Autumn/Winter 2026 fashion show in a head-to-toe polka dot ensemble that instantly turned heads, paired with black Saint Laurent Sun SL 557 Shade 001 sunglasses.
Mary J. Blige lit up the Michael Kors Autumn/Winter 2026 show in black and gold Alexander McQueen AM0524 mask sunglasses, complete with warm brown-orange lenses that amplified the drama of her look. While we currently stock this striking model in black and silver with grey lenses, you’re welcome to message us to enquire about the exact colourway worn by Mary J. Blige.
Aubrey Plaza arrived at the Ulla Johnson presentation wearing black Celine 3 Dots HD CL40297U 01D frames with grey polarised lenses; a sharp, minimalist choice that perfectly complemented her understated ensemble.
Over at Christian Cowan, rapper B.o.B made a theatrical entrance in sharp tailoring, silver Celine Metal Triomphe CL40254U 16A geometric sunglasses, and metallic roses held between his teeth... a bold nod to romanticism just ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Revisit our full Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Week coverage below
New York never fails to set the pace for the fashion world, and Spring/Summer 2026 proved no exception. The city’s electric rhythm met the powerhouses of style, with our favourite brands Ralph Lauren, Off-White, and Coach unveiling their visions for the season.
Beyond the runways, the front rows shimmered with celebrities whose choices in eyewear hinted at the trends soon to dominate the global stage. Sunglasses once again emerged as both statement and shield—defining looks, commanding attention, and shaping the curve of what’s to come.
Longtime muse Naomi Watts graced the front row in black Ralph Lauren The Betty RL8213—a model we currently stock in tortoiseshell and transparent purple.
Adding masculine elegance, Usher completed his rugged-luxe ensemble with the brand-new Oliver Peoples Cary Grant Sun OV5413SU 1796/R5 from our Summer 2025 drop.
With celebrity guests, Off-White brought amplified streetwear edge.
Love Island USA star Nic Vansteenberghe donned the sharp Off-White Ruston L OERI122 1007 aviator.
Paris Jackson stole the spotlight in the bold Off-White Aspen—contact us if you’re after this hard-to-find model.
Music sensation Peso Pluma kept it striking in black Saint Laurent SL M140/F 001, proving Off-White’s show remains a magnet for fearless style.
Meanwhile, Coach leaned into playful American cool.
Jayson Tatum paired his look with Coach HC8440U in striated olive green (drop us a message if you love this shade as much as we do).
Rising Thai actor Nanon Korapat previewed what’s ahead, wearing Coach Chunky Narrow Rectangle Sunglasses in orange from the brand’s upcoming collection—yet to hit the market, but already unforgettable.
And just like that... this season’s New York Fashion Week shows that sunglasses remain not just accessories but signatures of identity. From Naomi Watts’ Ralph Lauren polish to Nanon Korapat’s future-facing Coach debut, eyewear continues to define the cultural conversation.
As the curtain falls on New York, the fashion conversation continues across Europe’s style capitals. Explore our other fashion week reports, brought to you with love from London, Milan, and Paris. At Pretavoir, we bring you the very frames that set the stage—where runway meets reality.
Au Revoir,
PRET A VOIR
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