New York Fashion Week has come to an end, kicking off a month’s worth of shows (London, Paris and Milan are up next) from some of our favourite designers. But before we jump up and rush on to the next city, let’s take a moment to reflect on the things we saw in the Big Apple. After all, it’s these shows that dictate the trends that will start to seep through next summer, so it always pays to have a head start.

Here in New York, Khaite stood out as a highlight with rich leather looks, sharp tailoring and splashes of baby pink and red shades. This is a brand we continually try to channel via our own outfits, especially when it comes to more formal fits.

Adding classic American style into the mix, household labels Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Coach stuck to the collegiate style they’re best known for. Think varsity jackets, boldly coloured polo shirts and statement-making slogan T-shirts.

Plus, those who were paying attention when Copenhagen Fashion Week showcased its spring/summer collections early last month won’t be surprised to learn that transparent touches were in no short supply. Palomo Spain truly leant into the near-naked look with dresses sewn from see-through fabrics; Ralph Lauren gently touched on it with sheer shirts; and Khaite styled more formal sheer pieces for a modest take on the trend.

It’s safe to say the city that never sleeps wasn’t lacking in inspiration this season. Below, we’ve rounded up the top five trends to take note of, and, unsurprisingly, we’ve already seen some of them last season, so it shouldn’t be too hard to step into them in the year ahead. However, one of the most popular looks took us by surprise: despite it being chic, it could get sweaty in summer.

The 5 key trends to know from New York Fashion Week