The Items That Dominated Our Instagram Feeds in 2018
Of the 12 fashion items you’re about to see, I personally only bought into seven this year. Not bad, I guess, seeing as not every trend is for everyone—right? Although, if we’re going off of Instagram, it really did seem like these pieces were literally everywhere and, in fact, on everyone (else). From the Réalisation skirt heard ’round the world to the resurgence of hair clips that was too easy not to try to By Far’s debut bag collection, which seemed like the biggest launch of the last six months, to the many It items and trends that came and went in 2018, certain ones just really stuck, making their mark on both the fashion world and the internet at large. Just keep scrolling to see what else made the list—and of course shop all 12 while you’re at it.
Saks Potts Coats
Who could resist these beauties?
PVC Bags
In all shapes and sizes.
Bike Shorts
And not really for exercise purposes.
Metal Belts
One of my personal favorite trends to come back this year.
Dad Sneakers
The (comfortable) gift that keeps on giving.
Rixo Dresses
We can spot their playful prints from a mile away.
Crystal Earrings
I think we have Alessandra Rich to largely thank for that.
Belt Bags
I procured at least two this year but might even be forgetting one.
Réalisation Skirts
Especially in leopard!
Hair Clips
Everyone got back into kindergarten hair accessories this year—even Gucci.
By Far Bags
The brand's handbag debut made quite the splash.
Super-Skinny Sunglasses
It was a big year for small eyewear.
Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2024, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.
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