At New York Fashion Week, fashionistas reveal an intriguing new way to carry your bag

Aside from the shows, guests also put on a show, relaunching a trend that is both elegant and casual. To enhance their look, New Yorkers carry their bags under their arms, like a clutch, giving a falsely neglected but perfectly mastered look.

From February 6 to 11, the streets of New York vibrated to the rhythm of Fashion Week, marked by highlights such as the grand return of Calvin Klein after a seven-year absence . But beyond the official shows, another spectacle took place in the street, orchestrated by the guests. As every season, the looks of the fashionistas were scrutinized, confirming certain trends seen on the catwalks. This year, monochromes and bold prints dominated, while one detail came up again and again: the bag carried under the arm , in the style of a “messy girl” in a hurry to get to her show, late but always stylish.

Carrying your bag under your arm: the new mantra of New York fashionistas

Whether it’s an XXL tote bag, a bulky holdall or a minimalist clutch, New Yorkers are turning their backs on practical handles and preferring to slip their bag under their arm, like a precious accessory. This gesture, both spontaneous and worked, sculpts a falsely neglected silhouette, perfectly in the spirit of the “messy girl” trend: this woman in a hurry who, as soon as she gets out of bed, grabs her bag before rushing off to her meeting. A style effect that made its debut a few seasons ago on the catwalks, where designers presented their crumpled it-bags pressed tightly against the models’ silhouettes, giving them a look that is as casual as it is elegant. A simple and effective way to enhance a classic pair of jeans or to bring a touch of modernity to a strict suit.