6 Spiking Trends I'm Way Too Excited About

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It’s hard not to get excited about this summer’s biggest trends. Especially when your favorite fashion muses are donning them with such zest all over Instagram. I’m generally not a slave to trends, but there are certain fashion picks that are way too hard to pass up this season. And why would you want to? From uplifting bright and bold colors to the leopard print you’ve been seeing on cool girls everywhere and the coolest seashell jewelry that makes us want to bolt to the beach ASAP, these are the spiking trends I can’t resist getting my hands on for the sunny season ahead.

Seashell Jewelry

This beachy summer trend has been blowing up our Instagram feed—and we can’t get enough. Swap your regular hoops for shell earrings or layer on multiple shell necklaces for a statement look.

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Leopard Print

Say goodbye to black and consider leopard print your new summer neutral. “The Naomi” Réalisation Par skirt has a lot to do with our growing obsession—currently being styled in every way possible by fashion girls around the globe. It’s currently sold out, but there are plenty of other cool options to take on the trend. Bonus: The print is sticking around for fall too.

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Beaded Bags

The beaded bag trend shows no signs of slowing down. And there are plenty of striking options at every price point. Trade your heavy leather purse for these beaded beauties instead.

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Rainbow Stripes (and Straps)

From dresses to jewelry and strappy sandals, rainbow-colored stripes are reigning supreme this summer. Whether you opt for multicolored bracelets stacked high up your wrist or vibrant shoes to add some oomph to your outfit, these bright and bold hues are sure to put a smile on your face this summer.

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Smocking (and Puff Sleeves)

The simple embroidery technique of smocking has been seen on everything from sundresses to swimwear and spaghetti-strap tops. Not only is it comfortable and stretchy, but it looks utterly adorable. Bonus if you combine it with this season’s (also trending) puff sleeves. They’ve been around for the past few seasons and show no signs of slowing down.

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Transparent Accessories

From PVC shoes to clear bags, the transparent trend is unquestionably a summer must-have. The best part is how versatile it is—you can literally wear with everything from denim to dresses because they don’t have a color to clash with.

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Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for nearly a decade. Judith started on the Shop Who What Wear team, creating content and managing a team of merchandisers for the Who What Wear shopping app. She later crossed over to the editorial team, where she shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands in her shopping-focused stories and social takeovers. She has become one of the top affiliate earners during her six plus years at Who What Wear. Before working in fashion, Judith was a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) and shared her passion for travel and food. She studied at the prestigious London Academy of Dramatic Arts as well as Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York. She later studied fashion merchandising and design, which laid the foundation for her career in fashion.


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