15 About-to-Explode Summer Bestseller Predictions, According to Fashion Buyers and Directors

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Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a magic crystal ball that could see into the future of fashion? We’d use it to get a head start on shopping all of the bound-to-sell out items before it’s too late. Well, that enchanting piece of glass sadly doesn’t exist, but that’s not stopping us from pooling our resources to unearth summer’s bestseller predictions. We’ve called upon our sartorial psychics, a.k.a. the fashion buyers and directors who oversee what’s in and what’s out at our favorite retailers to craft a list of unmissable summer finds.

Summer’s Bestseller Predictions

On the roster they’ve identified some of the most unexpected trends poised to take over. For example—like it or not—it’s time to welcome back the squishy, childlike jelly sandals, thanks to The Row’s sophisticated update on the design. The fashion experts we tapped have also identified seasonal staples that are getting a modern-day twist that makes them feel exciting and new again—like Loewe’s origami take on the raffia bag or Bottega Veneta’s museum-worthy Sardine-handle rendition.

For a complete view into the sartorial future, keep scrolling and be sure to shop the about-to-take-off summer trends while you can.

Crochet Tops

Everyone needs a crochet top in their summer wardrobe. This Greylek tank is the perfect transitional piece that takes you from the beach to a dinner date. —Caroline Huang Maguire, fashion director, Shopbop

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Madewell

Greylek open-stitch tank

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Wales Bonner

Stanza openwork crochet tank

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Magda Butrym

crocheted cotton blend bodysuit

Jelly Sandals

Leave it to The Row to take a throwback sandal and give it a cool modern twist. These iconic jelly sandals are flooding social media and for good reason. —Libby Page, market director, Net-a-Porter

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The Row

Mara flats in vinyl

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The Row

beach flip flops

Beaded Necklaces

This summer is all about color! You can never have too many necklaces to layer, and throwing a colorful beaded necklace onto your stack is a fun and easy way to add some flair to your summer looks. —Caroline Huang Maguire, fashion director, Shopbop

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Éliou

Samba necklace

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Clare V.

porcelain flower strand necklace

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Mondo Mondo

multicolor nan necklace

Raffia Bags

Bottega Veneta’s updated Sardine in raffia is the ultimate chic bag for summer. With the immense buzz around the original Sardine, we expect this new iteration to be a hit. —Libby Page, market director, Net-a-Porter

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Bottega Veneta

Sardine bag

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Loewe

x Paula s Ibiza Puzzle Fold medium leather-trimmed raffia tote

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Massimo Dutti

raffia flat shopper bag

Bandana Prints

The bandana print sets from Miu Miu are super fun, fresh, and adorable. —Katie Rowland, buying director, women’s RTW, kidswear, fine jewelry and watches, Mytheresa

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Miu Miu

poplin halter top

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Miu Miu

printed poplin mini skirt

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Nili Lotan

Audrey printed silk tank

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Chloé

Rebecca denim bandana slides

Mesh Flats

We recently launched exclusive colorways in the fan favorite Christopher Esber mesh flat. We are loving how the vibrant pink and orange add the perfect pop to any summer outfit. —Libby Page, market director, Net-a-Porter

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Christopher Esber

Minette crystal-embellished mesh ballet flats

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Le Monde Beryl

Luna mesh ballet flats

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3.1 Phillip Lim

ID mesh Mary Jane ballerina flats

Metallic Sunglasses

Metal frames remain the biggest trend amongst sunglasses, with the Celine Triomphe being our absolute bestseller. These have been seen on a lot of celebrities and they are the perfect relaxed but super cool, sharp, and understated look. —Katie Rowland, buying director, women s RTW, kidswear, fine jewelry and watches, Mytheresa

Celine Eyewear

Triomphe oval metal sunglasses

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Ray-Ban

rounded metal square sunglasses, 59mm

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Loewe

metal sunglasses

Silk Trousers

Everything from Loewe is always on our summer shopping list, namely the Puzzle Fold Tote and silk trousers from the Paula’s Ibiza collection. —Libby Page, market director, Net-a-Porter

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Loewe

x Paula’s Ibiza printed silk-satin straight-leg trousers

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Sir

printed mid-rise silk wide-leg pants

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Burberry

Dandelion silk pajama trousers

Minimalist Sandals

A simple sandal silhouette can easily elevate your summer wardrobe. They’re comfortable, easy to style, and perfect for on-the-go wear. —Caroline Huang Maguire, fashion director, Shopbop

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Simkhai

Ariana woven leather sandal

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Amanu

Kibera sandal

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Emme Parsons

simple suede sandals

Embellished Belts

We are loving the Khaite studded belt. This belt is already a strong seller and we know this will continue into the summer. This is the perfect accessory to add to any T-shirt-and-jean outfit. —Katie Rowland, buying director, women s RTW, kidswear, fine jewelry and watches, Mytheresa

Khaite

Benny studded belt

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Isabel Marant

Fuzz belt

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Aureum

No. 2 black studded belt

Mix Match Swimsuits

I love mixing and matching swim tops and bottoms. Having an assortment of styles and colors to choose from keeps your swim wardrobe feeling fresh and fun throughout the season. My favorite styles to pair together right now are the Hunza G Emerald Bandeau top and the Staud Bungalow Stripe bottom. —Caroline Huang Maguire, fashion director, Shopbop

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Staud

Devon high-rise bikini bottom

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Hunza G

Jean bikini

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Faithfull the Brand

Sol ruched stretch-REPREVE bikini top

East-West Bags

Alaïa’s Le Teckel bag has come in and sold out almost immediately, but we have more stock coming and know it will be a bestseller once again this summer. We have seen a big uptick in east-west/baguette-shaped bags. Alaïa’s Le Teckel bag champions this trend and is the perfect day-to-evening bag. —Katie Rowland, buying director, women s RTW, kidswear, fine jewelry and watches, Mytheresa

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Alaïa

Le Teckel medium bag

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DeMellier

Vancouver leather clutch

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Bottega Veneta

Andiamo Itrecciato leather wallet

The Need-to-Know Swimsuit Brand

Lido is the new swimwear brand to know. The fits are incredible, and the brand does classic and cool in equal measure. —Libby Page, market director, Net-a-Porter

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Lido

Trentasei dégradé swimsuit

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Lido

Sessantuno lace-up swimsuit

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Lido

Ventinove one-shoulder dégradé swimsuit

The Summer Tote

A tote is the perfect bag for all summer activities. You can dress it up or down, and it can carry you from one place to another with ease. I love this Clare V. crochet checker bag! —Caroline Huang Maguire, fashion director, Shopbop

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Clare V.

Summer simple tote

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Altuzarra

Watermill mini tote

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Mar y Sol

Roma tote

Bermuda Shorts

The anagram Loewe jeans have been a bestseller since they launched a few years ago. Just in time for summer, Loewe will be delivering a Bermuda short version. Bermuda shorts are a trend that we have seen across ready-to-wear, so this is the perfect update. —Katie Rowland, buying director, women’s RTW, kidswear, fine jewelry and watches, Mytheresa

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Levi s

ribcage bermuda short

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Victoria Beckham

denim bermuda-shorts

Frame

High Rise Bermuda shorts