Fall 2021 Trends.Summer isn’t just about sundresses and bikinis (not all about them, at least). We tapped the top buyers from your favorite stores—Nordstrom, Net-A-Porter, and ModaOperandi—to weigh in on the hottest trends of the season. They talked about serious Venice vibes, a new way to wear your pearls, and a pant style we haven’t seen in over a decade. Read on for their industry insight on the styles you should be paying attention to, ahead.
She sells sea shells, and we’re buying it all up in the form of jewelry and hair accessories. According to von der Goltz, the shell trend “seemed to be everywhere last summer, [but] has grown to include pearls and beads this season.” It ties in to the aforementioned ‘California Cool’ trend, but with a wanderlust spin. Affectionately dubbed “souvenir jewelry” by her team, the trend also “includes anything with shells, pearls, coins, or stones. It’s an elevated take on the jewelry finds one would snag at a fabulous local shop on holiday” Schafer also chimed in, stating that “shell jewelry has transformed from beach basic to elevated elegance. Shell studs, charms, and pendants are the coveted accessory this summer 2021.