Though it sometimes feels like an eternity between each biannual show season, each New York Fashion Week reminds us just how much it was worth the wait.

For autumn/winter '20, New York Fashion Week represented an ever-changing world—and on this season's runways, culture shifts were practically tangible.

Proenza Schouler, for example, homed in on the importance of timeless wardrobe classics. Case in point: the armour-style oversized trench coats worn by Gigi Hadid, Binx Walton and Kaia Gerber, which show a fresh take on tailoring while containing years (decades, even) of lasting wardrobe value.

At Marc Jacobs, however, the designer's characteristic showmanship took centre stage. Between the vintage First Lady gown-and-gloves combo worn by Bella Hadid (Jackie O would be oh-so-jealous), and the bra-and-trousers ensemble worn by surprise runway guest Miley Cyrus, the show was a beautiful mishmash of old and new, and we couldn't avert our eyes.

Scroll down for all of the best, most eye-catching, and most memorable runway moments to come out of New York Fashion Week autumn/winter '20.

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Tom Ford

Ford showed in L.A. instead of New York this season (and had one of the most star-studded front rows we've ever seen), and we've still got the show's finale on our minds—involving an array of ethereal ball gowns, modelled by the likes of Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Anok Yai.

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Tom Ford

Up-and-comer Mika Schneider closing the show in this one-shoulder lace bridal gown was the perfect fashion moment, walking the line between classicism and the inherently risqué aesthetic Ford is often associated with (we're referencing that Gucci exposed G-string from 1997, of course).

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Dion Lee

For his autumn/winter '20 presentation, Australian fashion hero Dion Lee presented a collection that pertained to his futuristic, sleek vision, involving Blade Runner-style cutouts and chains in all the right places.

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Dion Lee

Not one for bright colours or exuberant patterns, the majority of Lee's looks were minimal, and the streamlined, futuristic silhouettes (especially in some of the menswear pieces) presented a sci-fi-inspired vision for the future of fashion.

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Michael Kors

Kors' runway presentation involved the most wearable of winter garments, including giant scarves, shearling coats, and this heavenly poncho-reminiscent look worn by Kaia Gerber. (Bonus points for the snuggly-looking long turtleneck, which we'd nab in a heartbeat.)

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Michael Kor

It-girl Adut Akech was a vision in this dramatic lipstick-red blazer and coordinating pussy-bow dress, which, with the matching leather bag and knee-high boots, made for one of our favourite looks of the night.

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Christopher John Rogers

While CJR's vibrant looks were always going to be amazing, the young designer's giant layered dresses were one of the most instantly memorable moments of this NYFW (especially with the addition of this unforgettable hair).

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Christopher John Rogers

For those who prefer plain monochromatic silhouettes over in-your-face patterns, Rogers' single-hued dresses, albeit still in an eye-catching shade, were just as inspiring.

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Carolina Herrera

It wouldn't be a Carolina Herrera show if you didn't want to reach out and feel the voluminous garments for yourself, which involve the kind of intricacy we've come to expect from creative director Wes Gordon.

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Carolina Herrera

What's more, the label danced even further with the idea of deconstruction and asymmetrical silhouettes—from their popular one-shoulder dresses, to this unique suit-meets-gown look.

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Oscar de la Renta

With a house as esteemed as de la Renta, you can always expect the devil to be in the details—noticeable here in this underlying sheer-caged bodice, which has proven to be a defining trend in fashion in the past few seasons.

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Oscar de la Renta

Additionally, creative directors Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia proved that purposefully deconstructed looks can appear equally as streamlined as the put-together ones—seen here with this frayed gown, which bears close similarities to Scarlett Johansson's de la Renta dress at the 2020 Oscars.

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Proenza Schouler

At Proenza Schouler, we saw an emphasis on durability, hardness, and attractive minimalism, which worked well with the windswept, pared-back beauty looks on Gigi Hadid, Fran Summers, and the other It-girls who walked the show. These looks will work forever.

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Proenza Schouler

With head-to-toe leather returning back to the fashion forefront, we're absolutely here for this impossibly chic two-tone midi-dress.

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Marc Jacobs

Aside from a surprise runway appearance by a lingerie-clad Miley Cyrus, Marc Jacobs' retro obsession continued this season, with his '60s-reminiscent garments stepping even further back than the '70s-infused collection he showed six months prior.

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Marc Jacobs

In addition to Bella Hadid's Jackie Kennedy moment, Kaia Gerber's fluffy, yellow-tiered coat became all grown up with the addition of black patent leather boots.