These Are the Accessories That Got Us Through New York Fashion Week

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September’s NYFW shows have officially come to a close, marking the end of a whirlwind week for fashion editors, including team Fashionista. Our bi-coastal team convened in New York City to hit up all the biggest runway shows, presentations, parties and events for Spring 2027 — including, of course, Coach’s 85th anniversary show. But what were the chic-yet-functional bags and on-trend footwear that got us through it all in style (and, equally as important, comfort)? Coach’s accessories lineup was in heavy rotation to be sure.

This September, New York Fashion Week’s biggest street style trend was dressing down. Showgoers swapped teetering heels and other impractical shoes for flats and sneakers that kept them looking (and feeling) good through the week.

Our editors are big fans of the casual-yet-cool style trend, and so Coach’s Margot and Soho shoes became true fashion week MVPs. The former, a classic ballet flat with a buckle detail, comes in both chocolate brown and black. We love that it’s sleek, timeless and adds a bit of polish to any look.

But for sneaker lovers, it doesn’t get better than the Coach Soho: This canvas-and-jacquard shoe features a lining made from 100% recycled polyester, a midsole that contains at least 28% bio-based content and a grooved rubber outsole detailed with a map of Manhattan. These sneakers were basically made for NYFW.

Our bags are just as crucial for enabling us to tote around our laptops, cameras, notebooks, water bottles, makeup pouches, mini fans (September subway temperatures are no joke!) and 47 lip products.

This season, we loved the roomy spaciousness of Coach’s Brooklyn bag, and there’s something about a slouchy shoulder bag casually slung over your shoulder that radiates fashion “It” girl. But because the Brooklyn is a structured sort of slouchy, it’s a more elevated, elegant way to get in on the trend. Even better: It comes in multiple sizes. The Brooklyn 39 fits a 15″ laptop, while the Brooklyn 34 can accommodate a tablet, notebook and water bottle. The smaller Brooklyn 28 is perfect for days so jam-packed we decide to leave our laptops on standby at the office.