The Best Designer Fashion Finds, According to an Editor

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last updated 11 April 2025

The Luxury List is a monthly column on all things luxury, exploring cult items from heritage brands, tapping the foremost experts in the fashion space, and doing deep dives into the investment pieces that are worth it.

A big part of my job as a fashion editor is to attend runway shows and market appointments to see what's coming up in the latest collections, stay current on the trends, interview leading industry experts, and know about the biggest drops in the fashion space before they are even released. I also oversee luxury content at Who What Wear, which means that I keep an especially close eye on the latest arrivals in the designer space. Often, I spot them on the runway or in a showroom and keep an eye out for them when they arrive in stores months later.

With that in mind, I'm making some predictions about the next key designer pieces to own. From the just-dropped buzzy items poised to be It accessories to smart, investment-worthy buys that have the makings of heirloom purchases, these are the best designer fashion finds to have on your radar.

Chloé

Ghilies Lace-Up Leather Mules

Sandals that belong in a suitcase.

Polo Ralph Lauren

Polo Play Bag

This Polo Ralph Lauren bag is *it.*

SAINT LAURENT

Jacquard Coat

The Tory Burch coat everyone is talking about.

Valentino

Bowow Leather Pumps

The Valentino bow heels that are about to be everywhere.

One of the biggest bag launches of the year.

Phoebe Philo

Slicked Slip Dress

Beautiful.

Alaïa

Small Le Click East/West Leather Shoulder Bag

New in from Alaïa.

LOUIS VUITTON

LV Sneakerina

When it comes to sneakers, the latest Louis Vuitton Sneakerina style is taking over.

Balenciaga

Carrie Medium Bowling Bag

Just dropped from Balenciaga.

Chloé

Suede High Neck Gathered Shoulder Cropped Jacket

Chloé has the most beautiful new arrivals.

Miu Miu

Mary Jane Sandal

Great spring sandals.

Bottega Veneta

Large Ciao Ciao Bag

The Bottega Veneta Ciao Ciao just arrived in powder pink.

Jacquemus

Agave Drop-Waist Pleated Flare Midi Dress

Perfect for spring and summer.

CHLOÉ

Jelly Sandals

You just know these will be everywhere during vacation season.

LIBEROWE

Amber Woven Blouse

Peplum jackets will be a key buy for spring.

Alaïa

Le Teckel Leather Tote

A brand-new silhouette was just introduced in the Alaïa Le Teckel family.

Diotima

Darliston Embellished Linen Midi Skirt

A special piece from Diotima.

Hermès

Kos Clogs

A hot, new buy from Hermès.

CELINE

Medium Antoinette

This feels primed to be a key investment bag.

Saint Laurent

Sculpted Peep-Toe Pump

Already a fashion-insider favorite.

The Row

Dune Cotton Flat Thong Sandals

Leave it to The Row to drop the next viral shoe style.

HIGH SPORT

Savannah Striped Cotton-Blend Shorts

Dreaming about these High Sport shorts.

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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear 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.