In an industry where there are too many trends to count or keep track of, my closet has turned into a makeshift laboratory where I test out all the latest products. But I’m a minimalist at heart, so once I sense my wardrobe getting too crowded, I get the itch to clean out the items I’m not head over heels for. After careful deliberation and many donation boxes, I’m happy to report that only four key summer trends are still standing. This season, I’ve been wearing butter-yellow separates and breezy, striped pants and shorts (aka my daytime pajamas) like there’s no tomorrow. As for my accessories, I’m still smitten with Mary Jane ballet flats, and east-west handbags have become my new favorite silhouette. It’s no surprise that I purchased all of my favorite items at Net-a-Porter. If you’re feeling persuaded to test-drive these trends, then here are the pieces I recommend.
Mary Jane Flats
VIBI VENEZIA
Grosgrain-Trimmed Velvet Mary Jane Slippers
LE MONDE BERYL
Crinkled Patent-Leather Mary Jane Ballet Flats
LOEFFLER RANDALL
+ Net Sustain Leonie Grosgrain-Trimmed Satin Ballet Flats
STUART WEITZMAN
Emilia Leather Mary Jane Point-Toe Flats
“Pajama” Bottoms
GANNI
Striped Organic Cotton-Poplin Shorts
THE FRANKIE SHOP
Mirca Striped Cotton-Blend Poplin Wide-Leg Pants
STAUD
Taurus Paneled Striped Shell Shorts
AZ Factory x Lutz Huelle
Candra Sequined Striped Cotton-Voile Wide-Leg Pants
Butter Yellow
CDLP
Tencel Lyocell and Cotton-Blend T-Shirt
TOTEME
Embroidered Organic Cotton Oxford Shirt
SPORTY & RICH
Candy Drop Embroidered Stretch Organic Cotton-Jersey Shorts
East-West Handbags
DEMELLIER
Paris Leather-Trimmed Canvas Clutch
ALAÏA
Le Teckel Small Leather Shoulder Bag
NEOUS
Phoenix Suede Clutch
BOTTEGA VENETA
Knot Intrecciato Leather Clutch