Under the Sea: The Obvious Summer Trend I Still Didn't See Coming

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Courtesy of VersaceWhen Dua Lipa wore a Versace mermaid dress to the 2020 American Music Awards, I instantly had flashbacks to watching H2O and Aquamarine as a kid and wanting to be a mermaid at least for one day. (Come on, you know you did too.) Versace's S/S 21 runway collection heavily featured everything of the under-the-sea variety (down to the models' wet-hair looks), and the trending theme has only gotten bigger since then. I know what you're thinking—it's obvious. Summer is the time for beaches and seaside vacations, so why not carry the theme into your ensembles? I just didn't see it coming in such a big wave, that's all. (No pun intended.)
From prints that mix in mermaids and dolphins to summer colorways featuring blue-toned ocean hues, there's a lot to love about this beach-ready trend.
You can't tell me this isn't the cutest pair of earrings you've ever seen.

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@monikhRixo is known for its florals, but I may have found a new favorite print.
I love this collab between Lisa Says Gah and Subliming.

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@dualipaThis will surely make a statement at the beach.
The shell detail adds a little something.

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@devapollonThe perfect hat to pack in your beach bag.
You can't tell me you wouldn't want to show up to a pool party in this.
This is what I call a statement dress.
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