What Everyone Will Be Wearing From Marbella to Saint-Tropez This Summer, According to Moda Operandi

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We recently made predictions about the biggest trends that will influence shopping, editorials, and the red carpet for fall 2026 after concluding fashion month, but we now have some shopping insights that will impact style even sooner for vacations this summer. Andrea Whittle, the editorial director at Moda Operandi, shared her expert opinion on the top trends to know in fashion and how they are impacting the retailer's buys this summer.

Moda Operandi launched its latest Club Moda La Isla collection, which includes an edit of exclusive pieces ranging from escapist prints to bejeweled bags, and it has new seasonal pieces arriving on-site daily. Whittle distilled exactly which trends the retailer is betting big on for vacation and shared an early look at what we can expect to see the style set wearing. Ahead are the five summer 2026 trends that will shape vacation style in the coming months at insider spots, from Marbella to Saint-Tropez, according to Net-a-Porter.

Embellished Mini Bags

"These are such a fun alternative to your typical evening clutch. They zhuzh up even the simplest of outfits, and they look as great with a silk dress as they do with a tank top and jeans. Definitely the standout accessory of the season." — Whittle

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Scarf Tops

"This is the 'going-out top' of the moment and perfect for the sweltering Mediterranean climate. Easy, breezy, and backless." — Whittle

Long Statement Necklaces

"Like the mini bag, this is an instant outfit maker. Le Sundial's tassel-trimmed Opera necklace has been a runaway hit. There's something so elegant about the asymmetrical beading. For a beachier moment, nobody does it better than Éliou." — Whittle

Skirt Sets

"A dressier two-piece set is always an MVP for summer travel. Wear the full look for a cocktail party, then rotate the top and skirt into your day-to-day lineup for the rest of the trip. Our exclusive De La Vali set is a perfect wedding guest outfit." — Whittle

Pareos

"The coolest, most versatile swim cover-up—and so easy to add to an overstuffed suitcase. Keep it long and loose with a knot at the hip, or fold it in half and wrap around your waist for more of a miniskirt effect (or get Soleil Soleil's petite size, which does the work for you)." — Whittle

Kristen Nichols
Associate Director, Special Projects

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 The New York Times, 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.