The best NYFW trends of 2020

New York Fashion Week has wrapped up, and fresh trends are solidifying their place in the sartorial stratosphere.

Whether it’s new riffs on headpieces (veils are the thing), the color of the season (green is currently reigning supreme) or playful takes on plaid, the fabulous fashions of NYFW 2020 are in full swing.

Here are some of the key trends to look out for ahead of the fall 2020 season.

New knits are the new normal

Whether sexily spliced, cleverly layered or playfully cut out, there was no shortage of witty takes on the knitwear trend.

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An asymmetrical knit dress paired sleek with sporty at Monse.Courtesy of Getty

At Priscavera, the ribbed fabric was spliced, layered and colorblocked.Courtesy of Priscavera

Knit dresses featuring exaggerated sleeves with down-to-there ribbed cuffs hit the runway at Hellessy.Courtesy of Getty

Longchamp played host to groovy knits paired with ladylike skirts.Courtesy of Getty

Jonathan Simkhai’s knit bra and cardigan set was styled with sleek pants. — Jonathan Simkhai's knit bra and cardigan set was styled with sleek pants. Jonathan Simkhai

Major volume takes flight

In a sartorial era where anything goes, voluminous looks fit right in. Did designers bring on the drama? Indeed — ever so fashionably, of course.

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Magnificent head-to-toe volume stunned at Christopher John Rogers.Courtesy of Getty

Christian Siriano showed dramatic -- and delightful -- silhouettes.Courtesy of Getty

Area's showstopper -- a blue heart-shaped gown -- beat down the runway.Courtesy of Area

From the bold prints to the exaggerated ruffles: bigger was best in show at Carolina Herrera. Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Vera Wang's empire waist gowns featured mini floral prints with major taffeta skirts. WireImage

Plaid comes back out to play

Whether pretty in pink, punked to the max or showing up in unexpected places, this distinct pattern was impossible to miss.

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Claudia Li's pink plaid looks were styled with socks and cheeky Teva sandals.Courtesy of Getty

Classic plaid was reworked in a fresh way at Rag & Bone, with draping and tall boots.Courtesy of Getty

Jonathan Cohen topped plaid skirts with a bow and a poppy-adorned knit sweater.Courtesy of Getty

The corset got a soft and pretty plaid update at Brock Collection.Courtesy of Getty

Monse lent punk sensibility to enhanced plaids courtesy of colorblocking and lace-up boots.Courtesy of Getty

Everybody is going green

While shades of green aren’t necessarily new on the runways, the designers’ takes on the hue this season were. See: expertly styled shades ranging from olive to neon. It’s easy being green come fall 2020.

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Ulla Johnson went all in with head-to-toe shades of the hue.Courtesy of Getty

Lime green ruled on Jason Wu's ruffled cocktail dresses.Courtesy of Getty

Brandon Maxwell explored elegant separates in shades from sage to chartreuse.Courtesy of Getty

A sweet mint babydoll dress felt fresh at the Adam Lippes presentation.Courtesy of Adam Lippes

This sculptured take on the hue was accessorized by Area's signature crystal headpieces.Courtesy of Area

Puff pieces ruled

With deconstructed and asymmetrical silhouettes, poppy patterns and high-shine styles, designers offered up delightfully fresh takes on the puffer coat.

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At Blancore, blanket-like puffers were cinched with puffy fanny packs. Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows

Roar into fall wearing this animal print Christian Cowan number. Getty Images for Christian Cowan

The vibe was nerdy meets streetwear at Priscavera. Courtesy of Mitchell Sams

We’re digging the groovy prints on this Anna Sui puffer. — We're digging the groovy prints on this Anna Sui puffer. Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows

LaQuan Smith's cropped, ab-baring jacket also functions as a mini-skirt.Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows

The veil takes pride of place

Are veils the new bucket hats? Whether dotted, embellished or whipped up from expertly wrapped tulle, the delicate headpiece found its place on the runways. We’re calling it now: It’s the breakout accessory of the season.

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Netted, rose-topped veils added playful whimsy to the brand's signature feminine frocks. Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Christopher John Roberts matched sleek veils to monochromatic looks, like this showstopping neon. — Christopher John Rogers matched sleek veils to monochromatic looks, like this showstopping neon.Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows

The sheer touches stayed subtle and shimmering on the Tia Adeola runway.Courtesy of Tia Adeola

At Carolina Herrera, the veils took an unexpectedly playful turn with polka dots.Courtesy of Carolina Herrera

The floral gowns at Brock Collection were paired with straightforward gauzy veils.Courtesy of Getty

Winter white done right

Minimalist and modern — worn head-to-toe or on one hero piece — white is hot for fall.

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Monochromatic separates were topped with a beanie at Brandon Maxwell. Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

This streamlined separates look closed the Marc Jacobs runway.WireImage

A sleek pantsuit with black accents opened the Prabal Gurung runway. Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

The hero piece at Coach was a white blazer styled on top of layered pastels. Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

The designer showed romantic ruffles in the hot hue. WireImage