From Barbiecore to the Eras Tour, this summer’s been jam-packed with pop cultural style inspiration — and it’s far from over.
But which trends are truly taking over the season? To cut through the noise, we consulting a few fashion pros and celebrity stylists to narrow it down to six key summer looks worth your shopping dollars.
From “quiet luxury” to crochet, get to know the fashion moments that matter most below.
Peplums
The peplum trend is (literally and figuratively) flaring up again. And while the style might prompt fashion flashbacks to the early 2010s, costume designer June Ambrose has her sights set on a more modern take.
“Remember when the peplum was a thing? Now you see it being redefined, and it’s really nice,” the fashion pro, who’s worked on several of the most famous looks in hip-hop music video history, tells Page Six Style.
What’s more, the frilly fad can be incredibly flattering; adds Ambrose, “Especially if you don’t have a waist — if you’re built really square — it gives you a shape.”
Shop the trend:
Spanx Carefree Crepe Peplum Tank ($98)
Karlie One Shoulder Top ($53, originally $60)
Chari Boni La Petite Robe Adios Feather Peplum Dress ($795)
Cowboy Hats
Stars like Beyoncé — whose “Renaissance” tour includes a sparkling equine set piece — aren’t horsing around when it comes to Western wear-inspired fashion for summer.
It’s a trend Ambrose can get behind, as she tells us she’s been “really into cowboy hats lately.”
“That’s been the go-to this season: adding something Western to something very urban,” she explains. “I love taking things out of context … I’d do an oversized T-shirt and wide-leg jeans with a cowboy hat. So chic.”
Shop the trend:
We The Free Old West Slouchy Jeans ($128)
Lack of Color The Sandy Tweed Cowboy Hat ($149)
Chicos Wool Hat ($70)
Quiet Luxury
From Gwyneth Paltrow’s viral ski trial to Sofia Richie’s wedding, talk of quiet luxury has been anything but quiet as of late — but as celebrity stylist Mary Fellowes sees it, the trend’s been here all along.
“Thank God what they call ‘quiet luxury’ is back — long may it be, as it never went away,” the style pro — who’s worked with the likes of Olivia Coleman, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice — tells us of the trend, marked by sophisticated basics, solid (often neutral) hues and seriously high price tags.
Shop the trend:
Khaite Amalfi Stretch-Knit Halterneck Maxi Dress ($1,750)
The Row Daxy Ribbed Turtleneck Top ($1,250)
Max Mara Bea Wool Midi-Dress ($1,890)
Crochet
Weaving crocheted pieces into your wardrobe is another “winner” in Fellowes’ book, as she raves about mixing the “boldness of silhouette and texture” with “the breeziness of cotton or lace.”
“Once you are at an age where showing off too much skin isn’t viable, crochet is your friend,” she quips.
Shop the trend:
Reformation Nora Open Knit Mini Dress ($248)
Abercrombie & Fitch Skimming V-Neck Crochet Tank ($27, originally $50)
Everlane The Crochet Knit Cami ($68)
Sheer Madness
Inspired by the sheer number of see-through looks as of late? While celebrities often dare to bare (almost) all, stylist JenniLee — who’s worked with the likes of Lana Condor, Hayley Williams and Marisol Nichols over the years — assures us “there’s a lot of ways to do it without it being completely over the top.”
“I think that [the trend offers] a feeling of freedom,” she says. “It’s sexy, and it can be modest at the same time because of the ability to layer sheers.”
Shop the trend:
Skims Summer Mesh Corset ($78)
Alo Yoga Mesh Gingham Cropped Long Sleeve ($64)
Good American Mesh Ruched Mini Dress ($109)
’90s Grunge
Blame this one on summer’s stacked concert lineup.
“There are a lot of ’90s-era rock bands that have music coming out or are going on tour,” JenniLee says of why we’re seeing a “skew towards rock” when it comes to style.
“It’s so easy to dress up or dress down; you could do a minimalist dress with a blazer or a flannel depending on the direction you’re going in,” she adds.
Shop the trend:
Dr. Martens Jadon Platform Boot ($210)
Topshop Satin and Lace Slipdress ($77)
H&M Canvas Cargo Pants ($27)
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