What Did You Buy in June? The Month’s 6 Top-Shopped Items in Review

A lot happens in a month—especially when we talk about shopping. New collections trickle in, past season pieces sell out, popular styles go in and out of stock. Most of our curations are defined by what we love in the moment, but that doesn’t make us any less curious about what you clicked on and bought. Our collective shopping carts act as a prism for a broader story of the brands we couldn’t get enough of, the trends that shape our wardrobes, and the outfits that captured the cultural zeitgeist. Here’s what rose to the Top of the Carts in June.

Photos: Courtesy of Phil Oh and Acielle/ Style Du Monde

Men’s fashion week in Milan and Paris saw record-breaking temperatures (with another scorcher predicted on the East Coast this week—just in time for the long weekend). The only way to see it through when there’s little to no AC? Lightweight separates in even lighter hues—and a fan or two.

Photos: Courtesy of Camilla Morrone, Nike x Jacquemus, Adidas, and Alex Consani

The World Cup kicked off earlier this month, delivering a number of great fashion moments with it—from collectible collaborations to celebrity watch party diaries.

Photos: Courtesy of Michelle Huynh and Backgrid

There’s a sandal trend for everyone this summer, from the double-buckle loyalist to the flip-flop evangelist and the T-strap enthusiast.

As the story goes, it’s taken about a full year for taffeta pants go from niche interest to mass trend. Their momentum can be traced back to last summer, to Chan Luu’s Techno barrel-leg pant which found a stylish audience in a small corner of the internet—my colleague Laura Jackson included. (Donni’s cargo pant is another early favorite.) Safe to say there’s plenty on the market right now, from Aflalo’s blush pink wide-leg to Zimmermann’s ripe tangerine balloon pant.

I’ve written about shield sunglasses a few times for this column. This month a number of my colleagues decided to try on the season’s trendiest pairs for size, including Thistles’s Atlas, Tory Burch’s Runway Wrap, and Khaite x Oliver Peoples’s 1976C. The takeaway? Objects in the mirror are larger than they appear… that is, if you can get your hands on them.

Photos: Courtesy of Bottega Veneta, Renata Q., Michael Kors, and Dries Van Noten

The pendant remains a fixture in summer wardrobes. Look to mollusks and shells for a beach-y touch, or softly-carved stones strung onto leather cords.

Who knew, several summers in, that the humble flip-flop would continue to spark heated debates over its logical use in a city—or earnest philosophical inquiries into the kind of energy the thickness of the strap brings? Whether or not you wear yours beyond the beach is a personal matter; though many of the ones below, like A.Emery’s Kinto or Isabel Marant’s coveted Havaianas collab, can effortlessly do both.

The window for wearing white jeans is short (or long, depending on who you ask)—for most, though, it peaks in the late spring, where it looks great with flip-flops and ballet flats alike.

It was only a matter of time before wedges staged a comeback. It’s been a slow burn, but the pair that changed things for me was Le Monde Béryl’s (pictured above in the croc tan). I got them in red the early spring, and then, as it goes with the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon, they suddenly appeared everywhere—sculptural at Khaite, strappy and lucite at Alaïa, and so on. Tracing it back to the source brings me to Maryam Nassir Zadeh, whose wedges have long been a Vogue editor-favorite and are now stocked on Net-a-Porter.

The ultimate sign of summer, with plenty of options in size, weaving, and color. The one on my wish list? Hunting Season’s—it’s the perfect everyday shape.

The paradox of how to pack and what to wear while traveling is enough to send even the most dialed-in dresser into a downward spiral. Laurel Pantin addressed the “how to” in her May column—her approach is a strategic, four-step one—while the many well-heeled celebrities arriving in Nice for the Cannes Film Festival provided ample inspiration for the “what to wear” part. Everyone’s go-to travel outfit looks a little different, but it often comes down to a few uniform pieces (a sleek and organized bag, a stylish sneaker, a great jacket) that can serve more than a single purpose upon landing.

Our summer shoot, styled by Madeline Fass and photographed by Michelle Huynh, put the spotlight on bold, bright, and personal accents. We’re ushering in Summer in Technicolor with an edit that’s all about dressing with a handcrafted feel—think, charm-adorned sandals, playful necklaces with beads as big as orbs, and a bounty of nautilus shells—to take you far, far away.

Like clockwork, we saw a huge uptick in interest for dresses in May. The styles you gravitated to most were one-and-done numbers in airy cotton and lightweight silk; pieces that work in the spring with a lightweight jacket, but will also carry you seamlessly into summer. Most were simple in design; others featured smocking or draping (like Toteme’s butter yellow one, which might the year’s best wedding guest option). Print and color aren’t mutually exclusive either: Dôen and Matteau’s pretty polka dot dresses round out the edit.

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s story couldn’t be told without taking a closer look at her wardrobe; however, there are plenty more ’90s fashion icons whose style defined the decade. Itty-bitty camis, slinky slip dresses, and cigarette jeans are a few of the era’s staples with enduring appeal.

A little sweet, a little sporty—call it the footwear equivalent of umami. Demand for the sneakerina continues to soar, and styles from Adidas and Puma top the list.

Pumps bypassed trend and went straight to essential—widely endorsed by the fashion set for their elegance and wearability. We love Le Monde Béryl’s pointy toe Babouche for day-to-night wear (as seen on Vogue Mexico’s Karla Martinez), and Aeyde’s Helia for its soft almond shape.

Jeans appeared in every color under the sun for spring, but the wash that took off this month sits a little closer to earth. I have a soft spot for Ossou’s Drift (it’s the pleats for me); though, many of you gravitated towards Levi’s low-waist pair and Mother’s straight-leg style.

Did someone turn up the brightness on my screen? From the California desert to the streets of New York City, the month’s outfits suddenly appeared in technicolor. Jennifer Lawrence’s pink and red look stopped me in my tracks—I remember sending a screenshot to a coworker as soon as it appeared on my feed. I recognized the shell pendant (Tory, sold out) but had to figure out those incredible studded pants (Siedrés, also sold out).

Fashion month may be in the rearview mirror, but model off-duty style continues to inspire with its cool, laissez-faire attitude. The wardrobe non-negotiables? A slouchy leather jacket, straight-leg jeans, and retrofuturistic shield sunglasses.

April was a really good month for fashion collaborations: Burberry and Hunza G teamed up on an ultra-chic swim edit, Victoria Beckham and Gap launched a capsule of elevated everyday basics, and sleek new trainers arrived at Versace and Jil Sander by way of Onitsku Tiger and Puma, respectively. Stella McCartney revealed an upcoming collab with H&M, set to roll out on May 7—save the date.

The warm weather in Paris meant Fashion Week showgoers were particularly upbeat this March. That exuberance translated itself into a joyful color story on the streets, inspired by the spring’s key shows—notably Celine’s, which was rich in bold primary hues and gave rise to many spirited combinations.

The Michael Rider effect continues, with one particular preppy staple leading the conversation: the white leather derby. Softer than a loafer but with more structure than a ballet flat, Celine isn’t the only label to champion the style—Jil Sander, Lemaire, and Proenza Schouler all have their own take on the shoe, which my colleague Laura Jackson aptly described as an elegant foundation for wardrobe staples—and just the right pared-back counterpoint to a statement look.

The Vogue Vintage Market took place for a second time at Roll & Hill in SoHo on March 28. Attendees included April cover star and Vintage Market host Doja Cat; co-hosts Emma Chamberlain and Paloma Elsesser, plus guest curators Liana Satenstein and Amy Astley. It was a fashion-filled day with three floors of vintage treasures to comb through—including a standout menswear edit from our stylish friends at GQ—all ready to find a new home.

The wait is over! Spring collections from the new designer debuts finally arrived in stores this month—from Jonathan Anderson’s Dior and Louise Trotter’s Bottega to Simone Belloti’s Jil Sander and Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel (a closer look below). Choose your allegiance and add to cart accordingly.