The 30 Items That Will Define Style This Spring

After what's felt like the longest winter recorded in history, spring is now just a few short days away. Pack up your floor-length wool coats, J.Lo-approved Ugg boots, and leather gloves one last time—I'm looking at you, false spring—and switch your sartorial mindset over to warm-weather favorites like white skirts, moccasins, and trench coats. This time, spring will stick, whether I have to force it to or not.
With that in mind, I thought it was a good time to share the season's most-desired buys while there's still plenty of time to express-ship them to your door for a March 20 arrival, the first day of spring. I spent New York's last few chilly days looking at street style, Instagram, runways, and more, and of all the potential It pieces, I hand-selected the 30 with the highest likelihood to succeed.
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I've had this satin hat by Gigi Burris on my radar for a few months now, waiting to consider purchasing until the sun came out and the weather allowed me to swap out my wool chapeaus for something a touch lighter weight. Then I saw Rachel Tashjian Wise, a fashion critic at The Washington Post and the creator of the popular Substack Opulent Tips, wearing it during Milan Fashion Week. Its inherent elegance was even more obvious in person than it looked online—I ordered it immediately.
Double-layer skirts are one of those fashion trends that people inside the industry have been quietly adoring for years but only a select few brands—like Sportmax, The Garment, Róhe, and Balenciaga—were manufacturing. They kept selling out in a matter of days or weeks. Now, it appears that people are catching onto them in a louder way, leading me to predict a spring dominated by the two-in-one skirt style.
These Chanel moccasins took fashion by storm after they walked the French fashion house's Resort 2025 runway in Marseille. When they arrived in stores, they sold out lightning quick, but it appears from various Instagram Stories of late that stock is back, just in time for moccasin season.
Liberowe's Raja jacket is always in season, but this new variation, with a natural linen bodice and velvet accents, feels especially perfect for the season ahead. The tailoring is impeccable and the black velvet makes it feel ridiculously luxurious. Just throw it on with jeans or a white skirt and be on your way.
With rumors continuing to swirl about The Row's Margaux bag, let me introduce you to the brand's next sought-after tote, the Marlo, which has already sold out on The Row's website in all three of its available colors. I found a few still in stock for you to buy ASAP before they're gone too.
I just got back from Milan Fashion Week, and of all the lust-worthy S/S 25 Prada items on every attendee's wish list, this menswear knit, which also made an appearance on the womenswear runway, was at the top of the list. I spotted it on at least three guests at the F/W 25 show, setting the stage for a very popular spring sweep.
It's about to be white-skirt season, people, and if you, unlike me, haven't been wearing yours all winter long, it's time to pull them out of storage or, better yet, buy this new 2025 version from Tory Burch, which features refined pleats and a length that's very in right now.
Loro Piana's on a roll right now when it comes to shoes, with the Rebecca flat and its newer lifted options still reigning, and this new Alba slipper on the rise. Rich, luxurious slippers are one of 2025's most talked-about shoe trends, and no brand is richer or more luxurious than Italy's Loro Piana. Period.
Everybody wants a Le Teckel Clutch. Even if they don't know they want one, they want one. The more formal take on Alaïa's beloved Le Teckel shoulder bag, this clutch has been everywhere in the lead-up to spring, just in time for it to be paired with white skirts, sleek halter dresses, and of course, casual jeans-and-tee outfits.
If a new white shirt that won't fall apart by fall is something you're in the market for, look no further than The Anteros, a shirting brand specializing in unique styles made from the highest-quality fabrics. The Lief is a personal favorite of mine, but there are plenty of other chic silhouettes to choose from on the brand's website.
There YSL goes again, creating a perfect belt for chic people to fight over in Paris, New York, London, and beyond. A good belt can transform any denim or trouser outfit, so spending a little bit more if you know you'll wear it a lot is never a bad idea in my book.
Didn't you hear? Barrel jeans are stepping aside for spring to make room for barrel trousers, the Rosie Huntington-Whiteley approved bottoms that feel chicer than the style's denim little sister and add a definite sense of intrigue to any look.
Of all the jewelry brands out there, the one everyone's talking about this season is Juju Vera, founded by vintage curator Julia "Juju" Ferentinos. Her vintage-inspired necklaces, earrings, and bracelets have caught the industry's attention, and I don't see any reason they won't hold it for quite some time.
If you want to credit someone for these Dôen shorts becoming wildly popular in the last year, credit Courtney Grow. She styled the lingerie-like short shorts with a leather bomber jacket, the perfect outfit to kick off spring with.
The watch everyone wants? Well, that has to be a Cartier Tank Louis, but not just any Cartier Tank Louis. The fashion crowd's turned their attention specifically toward the jewelry house's recently launched mini Tank Louis, an adorable and delicate accessory worthy of every ounce of praise it's currently receiving.
Sporty, technical jackets are a must-own piece in every spring wardrobe. The best ones do a great job of balancing sportiness with a classic, tailored look, which is why Bottega Veneta's tan-and-plaid version is acquiring so many fans.
No accessory has received more attention this year than ties, showing up on Saint Laurent's runway and in Kendall Jenner's and Laura Harrier's closets. This spring, go for a lighter version with this Auralee cream-colored and striped tie to bring the fall trend into a new season.
By next spring, Bally will have a new creative director and thus a new look, with the Italian brand's former leader, Simone Bellotti, announcing his departure during fashion month for a new gig at Jil Sander. With that, demand for pieces by Bellotti are bound to skyrocket, and if I'm right, these chocolate-brown, suede Pathy loafers are going to be at the top of many wish lists.
Spring and summer, to me, mean weekend trips and adventures, which means a great getaway bag is essential. Everyone in my close fashion circle has been talking about Rue de Verneuil's canvas-and-leather totes, which means I'll be spotting them everywhere in train stations and airports in a few weeks.
Eliza Huber is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and the intersection of sports and fashion. She joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing in 2021 from Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a business degree from the University of Iowa. She's launched two columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top runway trends each season. Eliza lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, watching WNBA games, and scouring The RealReal for discounted Prada.
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