These 5 trends are all around the East Coast now

Since I have been living in New York City’s East Village for the past year and half, I have come to love my neighborhood. The area is full of great places to eat and fun places to go out for a night, but my favorite thing about it is seeing which trends my neighbors are following.

There is always something to inspire you, and my neighborhood is close enough to Soho and the Lower East Side. For research purposes, I went to my favorite coffee shop and ordered a cup. Then, I looked out the window at all the fashion-conscious people who passed by. I am sorry if you saw me staring at them. After observing my neighbors, I was able to narrow down the trends they are currently wearing. Continue reading to see my findings and my top picks for buying the trends.

Puffer Boots

NYC has not seen an inch of snow yet. However, the snow boots are out and I respect that. According to my observations, puffer boot are the hottest winter shoe trend. The trend gained traction last winter but the warm, functional boot seems set to continue into 2023.

• Moncler Gaia Snow Boot
• & Other Stories Padded Winter Boots
• Hunter Intrepid Short-Snow Boots
• The North Face ThermoBall Traction Booties
• Moon Boot Protecht Low Shell & Faux Leather Snow Boots

Penny Lane Coats

The Penny Lane coat became viral on TikTok. But it wasn’t until my walk from East Village to Soho when I realized the full extent of the trend. For those days when a puffer doesn’t seem necessary, the coat made famous by Kate Hudson is now the go-to outerwear choice for trendy Downtown residents.

• Extreme Collection Black Knitted Faux Fur Coat Aspen
• Show me Your Mumu Penny Lane Coat
• Avec Les Filles Hooded Duster Coat With Faux Fur Trim
• Coat in leather moon glow with a subtle design

Plaid Skirts

Are all it-girls sporting plaid skirts of some sort right now, or is it me? Dark academia seems to be a strong trend into winter, especially in knee-length or mid-calf versions.

• Mango Checked Midi Skirt
• English Factory Plaid Skirt
• Yanyan Bao Plaid Pleated Wool & Miniskirt in Cotton Blend
• Atoir Check Miniskirt
• Dickies Bakerhill Skirt

Fur hats

I was at a By Far sample sales in Soho and noticed the number of fur-clad bucket caps that other shoppers were sporting. This trend is something I support wholeheartedly. It’s so cozy and chic.

• Brcus Winter Plush Bucket hat
• Stand Studio Wera Faux Fur Bucket Hat
• H&M Fluffy Bucket Hat
• Free People Marble Faux Fur Bucket Hat
• Rag & Bone Addison Reversible Faux Fur Bucket Hat

Leg Warmers

Bella Hadid is the style icon of East Village Gen-Z fashion. So I was not surprised to see legwarmers everywhere this winter. You can also use legwarmers as arm warmers on cold days.

• Capezio Capezio 24″ Leg Warmers
• Get the Process Ribbed Melange Jacquard Knit Leg Warmers
• Rebecca Minkoff Mixed Cable Stitch Arm Warmers
• Free People Pirouette Leg Warmer
• Free People Deja Vu Spadye Leg Wamers