Welcome to the Hot List! A monthly column from fashion sourcer extraordinaire Gab Waller. As a professional personal shopper to some of the best-dressed girls—she gets about 100 requests a day to track down hard-to-find wares!—Waller spends her days sourcing the most in-demand fashion and accessories. Each month, and exclusively for Vogue, she’ll deliver a cheat sheet of all the pieces she recommends you scoop up before it’s too late and the most dreaded three words in online shopping (“out of stock”) appear. “This is a world in which I live and breathe,” Waller says. “I get to be a ‘fashion detective’ day in and day out, and I have eyes and ears all over the globe.” Let the fashion snooping begin!
We may be past the Happy New Year wishes, but I couldn’t begin this month’s column without wishing you all a very happy and warm welcome to 2026! I’m so excited for this year’s fashion, noting with my team that we have a strong year ahead with many incredible collections coming our way. Michael Rider at Celine and Jonathan Anderson at Dior are two that I’m tremendously excited about, and I’m seeing that echoed throughout my DMs—I included a couple of pieces that I’m receiving the most amount of sourcing requests for at present.
In addition to these highly requested pieces, I’ve also included a certain lace shoe style that popped off this past week (and as I write this, is still showing availability), a windbreaker that is quickly becoming a must-have for the resort season, and a textured leather jacket that is the ultimate topper for these remaining cooler months, including the transitional period.
Without further ado, let’s dive into it.
Jimmy Choo Lace Pumps
The Jimmy Choo heel that popped off immediately on social media, including in my very own DMs. “The most perfect heels I have ever seen” is one message that came through, and I truly couldn’t agree more. Best news for all, they were also produced in black.
Polo Ralph Lauren Knit Ottoman Blazer
A Polo Ralph Lauren style that is generating buzz in my requests at present. Undeniably chic and you will be delighted to hear that I have found two lucky sizes on sale. Jump on them now before they are gone for good.
Celine Maison Belt
It’s the year of Michael Rider and Celine, are you all as excited as I am? The sourcing requests have been constant, from their handbags to their footwear, I am seeing them increase by the week. One style reigns above all at present and it is their newest runway belt. An incredible everyday accessory piece.
Saint Laurent Lace Romper
Saint Laurent, lace, and a bodysuit = everything and more! Spotted on various celebrities at the spring/summer 2026 fashion show, including Hailey Bieber (in yellow), this was an immediate hit. I can absolutely vouch that this will sell out and is not one to skip out on.
Saint Laurent Stand-Collar Jacket
Requests have been ramping up for Saint Laurent’s cotton jackets, featured heavily in the spring show. An easy-to-style piece that can be dressed up or down.
Saint Laurent Cassandre Windbreaker
There is one jacket that is dominating in my sourcing requests at present, and it is the Saint Laurent Cassandre cropped windbreaker. Produced in both orange and red, it is not common for two colors to maintain equal demand, but that is what I’m experiencing with this style. An easy layering piece for the month ahead.
Saint Laurent Sao Ballerinas
Saint Laurent has entered the conversation of must-have ballet flat styles. Usually its their heels that are most coveted, but when I see ‘low stock’ and ‘sold out’ across almost all sizes, I know we are onto something. As an extra add-on, I hear they are very comfortable!
Loewe Toggle Sandals
Introducing Loewe’s Toggle style that is (already!) showing sold out across multiple sizes. Produced in a number of colors (including in black) and also in a flat version, I personally love this style. Effortlessly cool, very Loewe!
Small Dior Bow Bag
Would you believe this is the very first Dior piece I have ever featured in my column? The longest time coming, but an extremely exciting moment. I’ve included a couple of pieces that I have received the most amount of requests and sales for, starting with this stunning bow bag. It was a true ‘love at first sight’ moment.
Dior Clover Bag Charm
Another piece that has been generating demand in my DMs is their clover bag charm. The green has taken the lead as the best seller (currently sold out, my DMs are open for that one!), but the pink is equally as coveted. An excellent first piece to add to your Jonathan Anderson for Dior collection.
Dior Or Baby Bow Mules
The baby bow mule, produced in multiple colorways, was an immediate hit when I first posted a round-up of Dior images on our Instagram. The green has been a bestseller, followed very closely by the beige.
Alaïa Metallic Ballet Flats
A style that caught my eye immediately, metallic is always in high demand and if you mix that with Alaïa, you have a guaranteed sold out style. I’m spotting ‘one left’ in a couple of lucky sizes now.
Christopher Esber Reyer Tie Top
Christopher Esber is no stranger in my DMs. When I saw the first sourcing request come through for this set this month, I knew immediately that it was one to watch. I’ll admit, I had to secure it for myself and am counting down for the right moment to bring it out. I’m linking both the top and pants below for the full set.
Christopher Esber Reyer Tailored Pants
The pants to complete this perfect Christopher Esber set.
Chloé Cropped Belted Jacket
It is safe to say Chloé’s newest cropped belted jacket is a dream. First spotted on Bella Hadid in a street style moment, requests immediately started to flow in. At the time, it was available for pre-order only, so I am now beyond thrilled to share that it is available for an immediate add-to-cart moment. I anticipate a sold out style.
Magda Butrym Studded Wedge Mules
Magda Butrym can truly do no wrong in my book. This month, their newest studded leather wedge mules have made the list. Produced in both black and snake print, I do predict that the black will be ever so slightly the more popular choice.
Gucci Embroidered Lace-Trimmed Tank
We are seeing gentle logo embroidery across multiple brands at present, and I can’t get enough of it! Chanel may have kicked off the trend (dreaming of the moment those shirts drop!), but I personally love how other designers are introducing it in their own way. This delicately chic new style by Gucci being one to do it right.
Gucci Rectangular Frame Sunglasses
Multiple requests for this style have been received over the past couple of weeks, I’m thrilled to see that they are now available online and ready to be snapped up right away.
Alaïa D’Orsay Animal-Print Pumps
Animal print is going nowhere anytime soon, and if you have been looking for the right shoe style to introduce it into your wardrobe with, look no further than Alaïa’s newest pump.
Miu Miu Mary Jane Loafers
It wouldn’t be a full Hot List without Miu Miu. This month, their latest leather loafer style has caught my eye and is on my ‘one to watch’ radar. A unique twist on a classic Mary Jane style, and undeniably Miu Miu. Style with or without socks for the ultimate Miu Miu look.