What we learned from the model girls during NYFW

In September, it's fashion month and that means staying extra focused. Designers showcase creations that we will most likely shop for a bargain at Zara in two years, and the models off-duty are more than happy to pose for street style photographers to show off their latest wardrobe additions. The first images are trickling in, which means inhaling the latest trends for some fresh inspiration. What have we learned from the fashion girls during New York Fashion Week? Trousers are tucked into your boots, statements are made with balloon sleeves, Cruella De Vil is your new style icon and…

Bags are carried under your arm

For a change, not crossbody or around the hips, no, it's the clutch that is back in style. And if you're still doubting after our trend alert, it's the fashion people from New York who are going to convince you now. Balloon sleeves are back in business.

Where the puff sleeve opens the fashion season, the extra voluminous balloon sleeve is slowly but surely taking over.

Here's how to do the new ton-sur-ton.

Choose your color and mix endlessly with dark and light. The new ton-sur-ton now includes more colors than ever, which means shade upon shade upon shade upon… Yes: shade.

Leather is a must.

Leather is a thing with the favorite clothing item being the blouse.

Cruella De Vil is your new style icon.

Half black, half white. Whether it's your blouse, jacket, or pants, two-tone pieces à la Cruella De Vil are totally in.

Trousers are tucked into your boots.

The fashion trend we really thought we had

left behind : your pants tucked into boots.New York Fashion Week.