The Hot List: 35 Designer Buys Everyone Is After
Rejoice: The spring/summer 2025 collections are beginning to land in stores, and there's so much to discuss. Now that the spring and pre-spring looks are making their way into our carts and even onto the street, it's time to report on what is actually resonating in the wild. Let's face it—not everything we loved on the runway will translate into practical items worthy of our already-maxed-out closets.
We may have dissected the runways months ago, but now, we're actually observing which items are becoming popular and buzzy IRL, and we're pleased to say that there are a number of pieces that have managed to break through as *the* ones to know. Whether it's Alaïa's new Le Teckel Clutch that all our editors are obsessing over, the powder-pink Khaite miniskirt that could be the first It piece of the new-season color trend, or the gorgeous leopard-print pony-hair coat that we recently spotted on Nara Smith in NYC, the most buzzed-about luxury items are set to define the season at hand, if not 2025 as a whole.
Here, we've put together our master list of the pieces that are making their mark on style right now. These are unquestionably the items that have everyone talking.
We were already convinced that calf-hair finishes were the most luxe-looking trend of the moment, but Smith stepping out in NYC in this leopard-print coat only cemented it in our minds.
The bag that's on every single Who What Wear editor's wish list right now.
Charvet slippers are the shoes every insider is suddenly into.
One of the most elegant pieces you can wear right now.
Khaite just launched its newest denim silhouette, the Corben, but it's already rivaling the Danielle, a longtime best seller.
Proof that anything Grace Wales Bonner touches turns into fashion gold.
Déhanche just made a chocolate suede version of our favorite belt. Consider us obsessed.
Inspired by vintage briefcases and already on the arms of A-listers, Balenciaga's Rodeo bag is set to become the first It style of 2025.
Phoebe Philo can simply do no wrong.
We're entering a new era of maximalism. First up? Animal-print skirts like this Rosie HW–worn zebra style.
Round-toe shoes are surprisingly back on the menu. We adore this retro-inspired silhouette.
A silk fringed cape? Say less.
Everybody in fashion wants to get their hands on a pair of these Chanel flats.
The jacket we have dreams about.
Powder pink is set to be 2025's most influential color.
How adorable is she?
New Alaïa It flats incoming!
Calling it now: This is the year of cool opticals.
Calf hair and zebra print? We're so in.
Delicious.
Romantic style is set to be big this year, and lace tops are at the top of our list.
The color, the shape, the patent finish.
Niche but true: Staud designer Sarah Staudinger posted a photo of herself wearing this brown suit a year ago, and it hasn't left our minds since. Come to find out, it just launched at Moda—now we know our first purchase of 2025!
Can't forget the matching trousers.
Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner are both reaching for these specific loafers with a sleek, low-profile silhouette.
Step aside, shoulder bags—barrel shapes are coming in hot.
Anything designed by Louise Trotter, but especially this fluted skirt.
Slippers are already the buzziest new flat-shoe trend.
We're predicting plum will overtake burgundy any day now.
Bold but subtle, if you know what I mean.
The softer shoulder-strap version of Ferragamo's incredibly chic Hug bag is everything.
This hardware, though!
Simply stunning.
The closed-toe version of these slingbacks sold out alarmingly fast when it launched, and we have no doubt that these sandals will have the same fate.
A soft powder-pink version of Bottega's buzziest bag? Why yes—yes indeed.
