The World's Best Shoppers Share the Noteworthy Trends to Buy This Summer

Welcome to our World's Best Shoppers series, a monthly feature in which we tap the shopping leaders of the fashion world—the best fashion directors, buyers, and stylists—for sartorial insight on what to buy each season.
Summer is just a month away, and I'm already dreaming up all the cool, of-the-moment pieces I want to style together this warm-weather season. I find that summer is the perfect time to have fun with trends, and luckily there are plenty of chic styles that will add a fresh and fashion-forward touch to your ensembles. To get sartorially inspired (and excited for summer!), I tapped some of the most fashion-savvy women at our favorite retailers to share the noteworthy trends they believe are worth investing in this season. Keep scrolling to take a peek at what's currently on the shopping lists of some of the world's best shoppers, from timeless yet trend-forward staples like raffia bags to joyful pops of color.
Lisa Aiken, Fashion Lifestyle Director, Neiman Marcus
Raffia Tote Bag
"In our opinion, the most important trend-driven purchases are ones that have longevity in a wardrobe, and perhaps we switch up the way we style them. This Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Raffia Tote Bag perfectly captures the basket-bag trend that will take us through the summer months no matter the locale and will, no doubt, live in our vacation wardrobes for years to come."
Colorful Sandals
"There is an overarching sense of optimism in fashion right now that allows us to embrace color and print in a way we haven't done in quite some time. That can be a little intimidating at times—particularly if you consider yourself to be more of a minimalist. The easy way in is by way of a pair of color-pop heels. We love this incredible shade of orange at Bottega Veneta with the Stretch Sandals, which will look just as good with head-to-toe neutrals as it will juxtaposed with something completely unexpected. We styled it with this purple slip dress from Loulou Studio for a presentation earlier this month and loved the contrast."
Crochet
"Anything crochet is a great purchase heading into summer, and we are particularly excited about this lime-green Ronny Kobo Toput Crochet-Knit Cutout Halter Dress, which is an incredible shade for a vacation or warm summer nights in the city. A lot of the crochet styles around are very open, so it can be challenging to style, but this one reveals just enough."
Tiffany Hsu, VP Fashion Buying, Mytheresa
Lingerie-Inspired Swimwear
Platforms
"Platform shoes are the coolest new trend on the block after the debut of the infamous Versace Mary Jane pumps and the Valentino Tango platforms. We've been seeing more and more brands doing their own version of the platform style. This is a super modem and stylized version from Bottega Veneta."
Visor Eyewear
Jumpsuit
Caroline Maguire, Fashion Director, Shopbop
Long, Breezy Dress
"The number one trend I return to every summer is long, breezy dresses, something that can be worn everywhere, from the beach to a romantic date night. I'm particularly obsessed with this iteration from Odile Jacobs. The bold print and color scream summer! Easily top this chic look off with flat platforms, simple gold hoops, and your favorite clutch."
Large Tote Bag
"I'm always on the go—whether it's heading across town, running errands, or hitting the beach. A trending item that I absolutely need is a chic tote that doesn't compromise on space or style. This Among Equals tote is my favorite everyday bag for the season. It fits both my kids' and my things perfectly."
Dark Shades
Tracy Margolies, Chief Merchandising Officer, Saks Fifth Avenue
Colorful Hues
Raffia Bag
Clear Party Shoes
Danielle Williams Eke, Design Director, 11 Honoré
Bold Prints
Summer Suiting
Oversize Button-Down
Sherri McMullen, Founder CEO, McMullen
Cutout Dress
Raffia Tote Bag
Kate Bellman, Fashion Managing Editor,Replica Store
Vacation Sandals
"Farm Rio is a favorite of mine—just looking at its vibrant printed dresses puts a smile on my face. Its new shoe collection embodies all the same joyousness and will absolutely be my go-to vacation sandals. Definitely a reason to get a pedicure ASAP!"
Modern Pearl Earrings
Colorful Statement Top
Up next, 9 Major 2022 Trends You'll Want to Wear on Vacation This Summer

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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