The 7 Trends That Defined Summer 2018
There’s still a bit over a month left until summer officially ends, but that doesn’t mean we don’t already know which of the season’s trends reigned supreme. Take one look around (whether that’s on the street, at an event, or online), and through a sea of stylish clothing and accessories, certain ones seem to be exponentially more present than others—as they should. After all, it’s typical that not every fad continues to gain traction for the duration of the season, with some losing steam more quickly than others.
Curious to know just which ones topped the list of winners? Simply continue on to see and shop the trends that are dominating this summer, and, if you please, count how many you wore yourself!
1. Animal-Print Skirts
There’s not an influencer left who hasn’t worn this.
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2. Beaded Bags
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3. Puff-Sleeve Tops
This trend is actually an editor favorite.
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4. Shell Jewelry
Hate to say we told you so, but…
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5. Bike Shorts
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6. Strappy Sandals
In fact, we have a whole guide on this trend.
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7. Logo Bags (Old and New)
Here’s where I’d buy the trend if I were you.
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Up next? The fall trends that are better on a budget.
Since starting as a fashion intern in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She is currently editor at large, and in her present work for the site, she focuses on a mélange of shopping content, including her new-arrivals and Trust Me—Buy This columns as well as her weekly Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. Her interest in shopping spans everything from decoding the best luxury investments to discovering on-the-rise brands to trend forecasting, affordable fashion, and more. She holds a business administration degree from USC's Marshall School of Business and has been based in New York since 2017, when she moved from her hometown of Beverly Hills.