Black Shorts Are Nice, But a Pair in This Major Summer Color Is Much Cooler
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There's no escaping this summer's heat wave, and the only item that really matters this season is a pair of shorts. While black shorts are usually a go-to because they pair seamlessly with everything, It girls are swapping them for a much bolder, more fun hue. The most recent celebrity to endorse said brightly colored shorts is none other than Zoë Kravitz.
While walking alongside Harry Styles this week, Kravitz was photographed wearing a laid-back but eye-catching outfit: a delicate black Cou Cou Intimates tank top, black leather flats from The Row, and a pair of athletic shorts in not red, not purple, but vibrant blue. This bold shade of blue broke up her otherwise all-black outfit in the most effortless way. Kravitz often wears black outfits with a pop of color, and this might be one of the coolest iterations for summer 2026.
If you're not one to wear much color, try re-creating Kravitz's look as practice, and shop similar items below.
How Zoë Kravitz Styled It
On Zoë Kravitz: Gentle Monster x Maison Margiela Wraparound Sunglasses ($420); Cou Cou Intimates Bralette Tank ($54); The Row Round Flats ($890)
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Kerane Marcellus is a New York-based writer. She joined the Who What Wear team in 2025 after writing for Essence Magazine and freelancing for a number of other arts and culture publications. Fashion is a form of expression that she encourages everyone to take part in. There is no right or wrong in getting dressed! When she's not writing, she's reading in the park or gallery hopping in the city.