Luxury Watches Inspired by Fashion Week Looks

As it does every autumn, New York City turns its attention to fashion. This year is no exception, with New York Fashion Week kicking off with Henry Zankov’s debut for Diane von Furstenberg on September 10. The festivities close on September 15 with Thom Browne’s show.

For those who love fashion, New York Fashion Week serves as something of a barometer of the trends in coming months. Some styles are timeless, while others may not stick around for long. As fashion-loving New Yorkers ourselves, our team at Avi & Co. has explored the dominant trends in couture to put together a guide to luxury accessories for the approaching season.

As avid fashion followers know, New York Fashion Week (NYFW) takes place in September each year, bringing designers and haute couture lovers from around the world to Manhattan. But for those who are not as familiar with the fashion world, this timing can be confusing: Although NYFW occurs in early September, just as summer heat begins to yield to crisp autumn mornings, the looks on display on the September runways are actually a preview of fashion trends for the next year’s spring and summer looks.

Why does this timing feel so removed from everyday life? Fashion is a top-down industry: In other words, the trends that we see in Fashion Week couture trickle down to everyday consumers, making smaller edits to universally accepted styles. You already know this even if you have not specifically thought about it before. The average person is not wearing couture walking down Fifth Avenue on a rainy Monday afternoon. So, non-couture brands need time to integrate the takeaways of Fashion Week into their repertoire.

While Fashion Week events will dominate headlines for the next few news cycles, these trends will truly resurface after the holiday season subsides and next year’s spring buds begin to bloom. To help you prepare your wardrobe for the time between now and then, we are mixing current fall fashion trends with inspiration from Fashion Week runways for Spring/Summer 2027 to present a curated collection of elite timepieces made just for you.

Fall fashion trends truly debuted this past February, at New York’s first Fashion Week of the year. That Fashion Week premiered looks for the Fall/Winter 2027 collections, and now, we are getting to see those trends in action. These are the dominant styles that have made it off the runway and into the popular zeitgeist of street style, formalwear, and everything in between.

1920s Vintage: The roaring ‘20s are coming back around a century later. Art Deco-inspired looks with beading, fringe, and drop-waist silhouettes are growing more dominant, with Chanel as a premier example. Longer necklaces, scalloped layers, and looser fits are also related.

Maximalism Is Back: Blending in is a thing of the past, and nearly every designer seems to agree. Gone are airy, romantic neutrals. Instead, we are seeing bold pops of color, highly tailored workwear, and lush, rich fabric. One standout color? Crimson red.

Shades of Grey: While warm neutrals seem to be on their way out, an outfit composed of different textures and shades of grey is very much in. Even while choosing this more understated color, you can make an impact with bold tailoring or angular silhouettes.

Scarves Every Way: Skinny scarves, thick scarves, knit scarves, silk scarves. They are all here, and they are all being worn creatively. Layer them, knot them, wear them over a skirt. The endless possibilities and versatility of scarves seems to align with the renaissance of over-the-top luxury and bold, unforgettable outfit composition.

New York Fashion week is often considered the true beginning of the Spring/Summer 2027 fashion season, and it will be followed by shows in Paris, Milan, and London. Yet we can get a sneak preview by exploring the trends seen in Copenhagen, where buying begins for major retailers and bespoke boutiques alike. Here are some key predictions you can expect to see.

Bold Accessorization: Head scarfs, hats, and headwear in general are indubitably in. We see this as yet another rejection of minimalism and a step toward bold accessories in general. For luxury watch lovers, this means that you can stop shying away from color and gems. Making a statement is back in fashion and then some.

Basics Made Luxe: The kitten heels meet flip-flops trend has been shaking off the dust this season, and it is set to truly skyrocket next summer. All this is to say that basics may not have to be basic anymore. Simply add a little flair, and see your most-loved everyday looks elevated.

Mossy Greens: You heard it here first. Warm greens are crossing the border into springtime this year, a season where a cooler palette tends to dominate. This bodes well for more long-term investments like luxury watches, helping color palettes transcend seasonality.

As we take inspiration from the runways showcasing Spring/Summer 2027 looks, we also wanted to ensure we offer you a selection of pieces you can get excited to wear now, as fall and winter approach. Thus, we have combined trend inspirations from all four of the upcoming seasons to create your definitive guide to fashion-inspired watches for the coming months.

Channel the beauty of a warm green with this eye-catching olive Rolex Day-Date. The Day-Date line is a staple of modern dress watches, combining highly desirable functionality with the timeless glamour of precious metals. Here, warm and inviting 18K rose gold complements a rich, green dial with Roman numeral hour markers, adding to the traditional appeal of this timepiece. The fluted bezel is the cherry on top, a distinctive and memorable feature that makes a truly elite Rolex stand out from its many imitators.

While burgundy for fall is nothing groundbreaking, this Royal Oak timepiece goes beyond what is expected, offering a bold punch of color amidst a classic and geometric silhouette. The 39 mm case harkens back to the origins of the Royal Oak line, harnessing a bit of vintage flair even as it makes a stunning statement with color. This is a beautiful, breathtaking interpretation of a line that you might even argue has defined modern watchmaking. Furthermore, the sunburst of crimson on the dial is abundantly on trend. We do not expect this watch to last long in our showroom display cases; it is only a matter of time before it lands on the perfect wrist.

When we think of bold, maximalist watches, it is hard to overlook the influence of Richard Mille. Though the Swiss watch brand is a relatively young addition to the world of haute horlogerie, it has distinguished itself as a standout member of watchmaking’s highest echelon. Here, we see the quintessential Richard Mille RM 67-02, this model a tribute to French rally driver Sebastian Ogier. It checks all of the boxes of this year’s key fashion trends: a bold presence on the wrist, architectural aesthetics, bright colors, and defiant maximalism. This is a renegade watch for one who is always at the forefront of the fashion world. It is hard to miss this piece, and it is certain to kickstart conversations in every room. And you? You will be at the center of it all.

For vintage appeal paired with modern functionality, the Patek Philippe Calatrava never disappoints. Though its origins hail from the Bauhaus 1930s, it can perfectly complement a flashy glamour of 1920s-inspired looks. Whichever era you love, the Calatrava can seamlessly slip into line. This particular model goes beyond the quiet luxury of a classic silver face and caramelly strap, leading us into a chapter where black is bold and bold is beautiful. The 18K white gold case perfectly complements the rich, black dial, marked only with index hour markers that dare not disrupt the balance and poise of the timepiece. A black leather strap completes the picture, and suddenly, this watch becomes the star of your collection.

Here at Avi & Co., find styles that rival what you see on the runways. From fine diamond jewelry at Diamonds by Avi & Co. to elite luxury timepieces, we truly have it all. Explore our flagship Avi & Co. watches as well as creations from prestigious brands across the globe, including Rolex, Richard Mille, Audemars Piguet, and Patek Philippe.

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