We're Luxury Experts, and These Are the Top Buys for Summer 2024

The Luxury List is a monthly column on all things luxury, tapping the foremost experts in the fashion space to explore everything from craftsmanship deep dives to the little-known details to consider when buying fine jewelry.
With a solid two months of summer ahead of us, calendars are packed with upcoming vacations to buzzy spots like Bodrum and Hydra, weddings set in destinations such as Sicily and Sardinia, and events with locales like the Cotswolds and the Hamptons penned on the invitations. Whether you're hopping on a flight and have a suitcase to fill or you're sticking close to home to soak up the summer days, we have key shopping recommendations, specifically the best luxury summer shopping buys of the season.
To narrow in on the top designer pieces to invest in for summer, I consulted a panel of luxury shopping experts, who each weighed in on their top picks. The experts range from retailers to luxury product sourcers whose job it is to know the hottest buys. I also specialize in luxury reporting, so I included my personal picks. Ahead, see the top luxury shopping recommendations for summer 2024.
Kristen Nichols, associate director of special projects,Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing
Libby Page, market director, Net-a-Porter
"A raffia bag is always a must-have for summer, and Wholesale Replica Bag iteration from Alaïa is at the top of my wish list. This take on raffia with the black trim and laser-cut detailing gives it a unique, cool edge."
"Celine Triomphe Sunglasses are my tried-and-true that I keep going back to summer after summer. The bold, chunky frame instantly elevates the look whether you're in loungewear or a swimsuit. The white is my current fixation, but you can't go wrong with any color."
"A minimal sandal that will pair with all summer prints and silhouettes from jeans to maxi skirts is a must. The Khaite Jones Sandal checks all the boxes and is a constant in my summer footwear rotation."
"The Toteme silk PJ sets are a Net-a-Porter best seller every season, but I love this kaftan style they have done. It feels chic, elevated, and suitable for almost any occasion while you're on vacation."
"I have always loved experimenting with scarf styling, but this style from Eugenia Kim does all the hard work for you. As someone that isn't into prints, a stripe is always where I turn to when I want to add interest."
Sukeena Rao, co-founder, Luminaire
"The ideal dress—one that you pack up and pair with summer flip-flops on a city break or, equally, a mule at that coastal pre-wedding cocktail—is a tough game to crack. The buttery-yellow crêpe mini featured in Jacquemus's La Casa runway collection may just be the faultless and flirty solution."
"La dolce vita dances through Pucci's iconic 1960s Vivara print. The geometric designs and olive-hued palette inspired by lush Mediterranean coastal landscapes are revived in this strappy, one-shoulder swimsuit that looks swell for the evening with a maxi skirt."
Gab Waller, founder, GabWaller.com
Harriet Quick, co-founder, Luminaire
"With a delayed start to summer in temperamental British climate, we are urging clients to go the extra step with sun protection ahead of holidays, and we are recommending Ukrainian-based headwear couturier Ruslan Baginskiy's embellished sun hats. Fastened with playful seashell chains and beading, these fedoras deliver panache."
"Australian-based stylist turned skincare supremo Neada Deters works to a maxim of 'creating something enduring and of beauty.' After four years of product testing, Deters has launched the first 100% non-nano zinc SPF 30 sure to keep your skin calm, protected, and spot-free under the rays."
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.