As much as I’d like to think that I know everything on the fashion horizon, the honest truth is that trend prediction isn’t an exact science. Some build up in a slow crawl, eventually reaching an apex, and other trends seemingly appear spontaneously without much warning. Whether it’s a feeling in the air or a very intentional embrace, sometimes, there’s really no reason why specific trends capture everyone’s attention at once. But as a fashion editor, when this happens, it’s something you tend to notice. And I’ve definitely noticed them.
One of the biggest unexpected trends to really take off this summer is lucite heels. Years ago, I distinctly remember saving up all year to buy a pair of Maryam Nassir Zadeh clear wedges. They were the It sandals of the time, and every fashion editor I knew had them. Lucite heels haven’t been on my radar since, but surprisingly, they’ve had a bit of a comeback in 2022. Now, they’re everywhere. The same goes for the corded heart pendant. Looking at it gives me instant flashbacks to my childhood in the ’90s, and never in my wildest dreams did I think it would become the cult accessory that it is now. More pieces are unexpectedly winning the season—keep scrolling to read about them all.
