What's hot in fashion for fall? A handful of designer items instantly come to mind. If you're interested in investing in some of the viral and about-to-be-viral pieces of the season, this is my short list of the selects to add to your cart now before they are impossible to get your hands on.
Some of the picks, including Alaïa's cult Mary Jane flats, are summer staples that recently came back in stock but are still in high demand. Other items, including Khaite's Lucca belt finished with an asymmetrical metal buckle, are newer to the scene but are already selling out at record speed and primed for cool looks this fall. Others, such as the Cartier Baignoire watch, are carving themselves out to be the cult items to know for this season and many beyond. Ahead, you'll find the best designer shopping items to invest in now for the season ahead—from shoes to bags to timepieces.
Unquestionably, Alaïa ballet flats are one of the hottest items of 2023. Do yourself a favor and order the styles that have just been restocked because I guarantee they will sell out almost immediately.
When I met with the team at Fashionphile last week, they told me that the Hermès Picotin is the buzziest bag across the site right now. Word to the wise—snap it up.
The shoes of the season were clear from the beginning. Prada's floral-embellished heels and flats can't be beat.
Chatter on watch TikTok makes it abundantly clear that the Cartier Baignoire timepiece is it. There are plenty of versions to select from, though, so there is a little something for everyone.
Earlier this spring, editors couldn't stop talking about these slingbacks when they hit the runway, so it is no surprise that they are already one of the hottest shoes of the season.
Cool belts are having a moment for fall. If you can't decide which style to add to your closet, the Khaite Lucca is a surefire bet.
While the Bottega Veneta Andiamo bag splashed onto the fashion scene last year, it still remains one of the major bags to own.
