How to dress for your favourite fashion week city

Has Madrid cultivated its own style? Social media says a resounding “yes.” Defined as a delicate balance of neutral colours and classic designs, with a comfortable or sporty flair, look to oversized trousers and suits as your basics. Then, pair with trendy sneakers, feminine-cut blazers, midi shoulder bags and statement, Spanish-made jewellery to hit the distinctive trend.

Found in every Parisian wardrobe are a white shirt, straight-leg jeans a classic trench coat, bien sûr. It’s timeless for a reason, but how do the French keep things fresh? By pairing elevated staples with new combinations and fun fabrics. Opt for Chanel-favourite tweed, then add a pretty babydoll lace collar, two-tone Mary Janes and romantic details for a simple yet stylish nod to the city of love.

If you had to pick just one highlight of Italy – cuisine and nature aside – you could easily choose the country’s impeccable tailoring reputation. Luckily for us, as the best dressed at Milan Fashion Week demonstrated, the two-piece suit has become an elevated and versatile essential. To stand out even more from the crowd, try combining each piece in complementary colours – black and white is always a winning pairing.

London is a city of contrasts – just look at the city’s elegantly juxtaposed traditional and avant-garde styles. With a wealth of history to use for inspiration, designers at London Fashion Week can launch their creativity to new heights. From theatrical feathers and corsets worn over shirts to maximalist jewels and brooches, rhinestone-encrusted footwear, flirty-fun bows worn all over and statement red accessories, the runways – and street style – in London are both surprising and diverse.

As well as New York Fashion Week’s big-name designers, New York’s streets are a hotbed of fashion trends. The draping, overlays, ruching, fringe, Victorian-style collars and sleeves seen from the latest catwalks have taken insiders by storm; soon to be spotted across the globe. If we’ve learned anything from Carrie Bradshaw's legendary pink tutu, it’s that the success of a look lies in its texture and volume.