SS’ 25 NYFW Runway Accessory Lookalikes that are actually affordable
By: Most Wanted USA
This year’s NYFW has arrived with a new wave of trends set by runway looks and front row A-listers. If you’re like us, wondering where to get those trends now without having to wait months before you can save what we know is a fortune to buy the real deal, we may be able to help. We’ve found and listed some of Most Wanted USA’s best affordable and stylish look-alike options that won’t feel like cheating the high end appeal of the runway. How, you ask? Because actually being cheap“knock-offs” would mean they aren’t original designs, which these very much are. This shortcut to brand new trends that haven’t even hit stores yet will make sure you’ve already added updated and fashionable pieces to your closet with having to pay an arm and a leg for the look.
OFF-white
For the first time, Paris Fashion Wek veteran Off-White came to New York, with a collection full of branded leather drawstring bags and sci-fi statement earrings. Even without an Off-White logo, a versatile scrunch drawstring that can transform from a shoulder bag to a backpack is something you'll likely see from design brands and online boutiques. It's also something you can grab right here, in a nylon water resistant material for school and work use.
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Streetwear Chic
Watching the runway and leaving the show are two equal forms of eye-candy. A designer runway isn't complete without its dressed-to-the-nines guests and NYFW is no exception. In fact, it's the standard. To look like a front row usual, go for a simple, basic belt, ideally a soft, barely-there square buckle. Soon you'll be looking around on the streets of the city, noticing that once again, you're ahead of the curve on something that's going to define streetwear this year.
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Nautical Tommy Hilfiger
It's hard to wear a Tommy-inspired bag that isn't Tommy. The brand's iconic trademark colors and geometric patterns go for thousands of dollars and usually don't have the same effect in a dupe. We're not here to make you a Tommy ambassador until you choose to shop like one, but that doesn't mean you can't be the next best thing. Hilfiger's show included a color variation sequence of one bag style: a mini drawstring scrunch handbag. We've got Tommy-colored beige, classic black, and striking silver in a bag style that says playful personalization but attentive to the trends of tomorrow.
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Sergio Hudson Simple
Sergio Hudson, a knockout at this year's season debuted a series of monochrome looks with a subtle sequin bling. What tied those outfits together was the focal point accessory: a simple, matching colored belt with a simple square buckle. This was almost to good to be true considering we just debuted an almost identical style in multiple colors for a similar kind of look. You can go with chocolate brown, smooth-like-butter black, an autumn tan. All come with that Sergio-like square in a brass similar to the runway or a silver for more everyday use.
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From 9-5 to front row
Another streetwear chic example of minimalistic simplicity that we can help you reach. This kind of thinner-width, curve buckle style is something you need not only for the kind of fall look sported by this show-goer, but because it's good enough for a seat in a designer audience, and good enough for a day at any full time office position.
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Vogue says industrial
This show-goer's outfit has been circulating social media and we know why. Let's be honest. The ensemble's vibe would be completely different without that braided belt, something an all-leather belt brand like us knows too well. Featured on Vogue's most iconic streetwear at NYFW list, an industrial chic moment like this is something we can all do a little bit more of, and even if it's not your regular style, a black lookalike belt will make it possible, and a tan one gives you a similar effect in a boho font.
Photo via Vogue
Ralph Lauren: The missing link
Even though a defining factor of Ralph Lauren's choice of belts is the asymmetry, this thin band style of knot-links can't be ignored. You'll probably start to see more of these thin band layered accessory choices during the resort period and as an addition to any Uniqlo inspired aesthetic. Don't wait. Start early.
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Celebrity Status
On top of runway looks, front row seaters, streetwear chic, and fashion magazine features, the final trend setting character we've yet to include is the celebrity guest star. You'll find them in every area we just mentioned and yes, they'll be looking like a million bucks. A seemingly everyday look sported by actress Joey King is easy to replicate, but probably a few paychecks to pull off exactly. Like usual, the star is on trend, choosing a western style leather concho belt at the statement piece in her outfit. We have an almost exact replica in multiple fall colors and we can't wait to see how you style it.
Photo via Bustle
Celebrity Status
On top of runway looks, front row seaters, streetwear chic, and fashion magazine features, the final trend setting character we've yet to include is the celebrity guest star. You'll find them in every area we just mentioned and yes, they'll be looking like a million bucks. A seemingly everyday look sported by actress Joey King is easy to replicate, but probably a few paychecks to pull off exactly. Like usual, the star is on trend, choosing a western style leather concho belt at the statement piece in her outfit. We have an almost exact replica in multiple fall colors and we can't wait to see how you style it.
Photo via Bustle
