The Top NYFW Beauty Street Style Trends Are All About Standout Cuts

Load the Uber codes, charge up your phone, and break out the clothing steamer — New York Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2025 season has officially begun, and it’s already buzzing with a distinct, electric energy many say they haven’t felt in quite some time. One of the best parts about the week though — and its parties, presentations, and activations — is that it’s not just about what’s happening on the actual runway. NYFW street style, and beauty in particular, is filled with just as many head-turning looks as what you’d see on the catwalk.

Even if your knee-high boots aren’t actually on the ground, there’s still plenty to take in from afar. The fashion shows themselves might be centered around garments for next spring and summer, but you can’t forget that the actual attendees are traipsing around the city in full-fledged fall mode — which means there are plenty of trend insights to glean for 2025, yes, but also right now. So far, it seems to be all about standing out with bold colors for hair, lips, and nails, sleek haircuts, and major accessories.

Just ahead, get yourself acquainted with the all the most recreation-worthy beauty street style looks of New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025.

The Wet Look

A favorite of celebrities and creatives alike, the wet look always makes for a memorable hair moment with tons of room for styling possibilities. This NYFW attendee opted for a slicked-down updo, with one serpentine tendril plastered to her forehead in an artistic swirl.

In its more casual form, the wet look simulates a fresh-from-the-shower feel that adds a casual yet sultry feel that elevates any outfit. This fashion week guest nailed it by combining the a combed-back take with a jersey-style blouse.

Rich Liner

So much of fall beauty is centered around lips, but a rich, head-turning color is only part of it. On the streets of New York, top style stars are defining their mouths with standout shades, sometimes filling in the center with a corresponding color — and other times not. This leather-clad attendee went for the latter look, outlining the lips with a cool black that matches their skirt-top combo.

Another way to wear the look is more subtle but no less statement-making. Outside of one show, this attendee paired a darker crimson liner with a slightly lighter red through the center to add some low-key dimension.

Artful Accents

Standing out amongst the street style crowd is all about the details — like the gleaming silver rings this show-goer used to dress up a classic ponytail.

Amid such a creative atmosphere, why not go all-in? This guest encircled their sleek bun with a halo of jutting braids, each bent into a different shape and direction. Clearly, clothes aren’t the only works on art on display this week.

Red Hair Colors

Would it even be September in New York without a massive red hair revival? Street style stars and celebrities alike are jumping into the seasonal trend, like Storm Reid’s new shade of rich cinnamon red. She might play Zendaya’s sister on Euphoria, but they look like real-life siblings now thanks to this fresh hair color.

There are so many different types of red ready to wear, too. A lighter, more ginger-hued take totally illuminates this guest’s face, bringing some fiery heat to their classic, bang-accented updo.

Statement Lips

New Yorkers famously love to dress in all black — it’s their lip colors that might be the exception. On the sidewalks outside of shows, attendees have already been spotted in deep burgundies and fall-classic oxbloods.

A juicy red is a centuries-old favorite for a reason, an easy way to add a little punch to even the deepest garment color palettes. That said, a nude can still be considered a statement lip, too, depending on how it’s applied.

Razor-Sharp Bobs

One major holdover trend from previous seasons — and just in general — is the timeless yet still-powerful bob. Despite it’s distinctive close-cropped length, there are plenty of ways to wear this. This attendee went for a rounded, voluminous cut with a pair of classic, blunt-cut bangs.

No extra elements are necessarily required for a bob to stop traffic, though. As this magenta-clad fashion show-goer demonstrates, a timeless shoulder-grazing length and a sleek center part make for the ultimate accessory.

Almond Nail Revival

Some strongly feel that this trend never really left, but it has become a contentious point about style influencers — has the sun set on almond-shaped nails in favor of their squared-off counterparts? NYFW’s most stylish set say absolutely not.

Keep them a chic, simple neutral to match any outfit, or go bold in a bright. In the case of one street style star, there’s something to be said for a slight tonal adjustment on an exisitng color trend. Butter yellow nails are all the rage, and this almond-shaped set is just slightly brighter for a zesty finish.

Neon Hair Colors

One way to be spotted even in a crowded venue is a bold, bright hair color — a neon to be exact. It’s a trend plenty of celebrities are getting in on right now, and it’s officially co-signed by fashion week’s most closely-watched influencers.

Current season (and its temperatures) aside, it can’t be forgotten that technically, this week is all about next summer. One way to tap into the warm weather feeling is via hair color, like this amazingly tropical pink.

Delicate Accessories

Demure dressing might not seem like the best way to be picked up by the street style photographers, but it’s absolutely the case when it comes to hair accessories this season. It’s all about a sophisticated simplicity, like the delicate velvet scrunchie securing this attendee’s long braid.

However, simplicity doesn’t have to mean boring at all — a retro piece, like this style star’s ‘80/’90s barrette, adds fun, vintage flair to her chic twists.