Fashion Week is never just about the runways—street style get its own spotlight. Kicking off Fashion Month in New York, editors, buyers, and other industry creatives showed how people really dress, and naturally, Vogue’s very own led the way by staying true to their personal style and proving that fashion can be both expressive and lived-in. From early-morning meetings to a stack line-up of shows followed by late-night dinners, their looks balanced sharp style with real-world practicality—a lesson in fashion and function that feels perfect for right now.

We’ll start with Virginia Smith, Vogue’s global head of fashion network—she’s built a foolproof uniform for chic everyday dressing around relaxed tailoring. Seen outside shows, a sleek pair of trousers, a soft knit, pointed boots, and a Balenciaga city bag made up her look. For a more spirited approach, look to Nicole Phelps, global director of Vogue Runway and Vogue Business, for inspiration. Her mix of funky statement pieces and essentials strikes the ideal balance—proof that wearable doesn’t have to mean boring.

Elsewhere, associate fashion director Maddy Fass embraced one of the season’s key street style trends and styled a Beaufille lace-trimmed skirt with a shrunken V-neck from Tibi, plus her go-to Saint Laurent sunglasses. A blazer knotted at the waist added definition, while a mesh bag kept the look playful. Meanwhile, fashion market director Naomi Elizée turned heads in a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier set, topped off with major Phoebe Philo sunglasses—a show stopping ensemble that can go from day to night (the ultimate goal). Vogue US’s head of editorial content Chloe Malle gave a tutorial in pared-back chic: a crisp button-down, denim skirt, and burgundy sandals, completed with a cashmere sweater effortlessly tied at the waist.

The overarching memo? It’s all about balance. At the end of the day, the best looks aren’t just trendy–they’re lived in, layered, and ready for the day ahead. Keep reading for the fall-ready looks Vogue editors wore to New York Fashion Week—and how you can recreate them yourself.

Nicole Phelps, global director Vogue Runway and Vogue Business