V Trend Report: Cool For The Summer

Beat the heat and then some with these maximal accessories and staples.

  • Photography: Erik Lee Snyder
  • Fashion: Aryeh Lappin
  • Author: Valerie Stepanova
  • Makeup Akiko Owada (SEE Management) Hair Yohey Nakatsuka (De Facto Inc) Models Brittany Noon, Lin Xian, George Midgley (WOMEN) Digital technician Matt Shrier Lighting technician Butch Hogan Location Liberty Studio

As we are just getting past the summer’s half-mark, there is still plenty of time for fun in the sun. For all V know, New York city is currently experiencing a major heat wave and many or looking for ways to cool down. With some parts of the country gradually opening up for safe outdoor dining, the fashion aficionados are waking up from metaphorical hibernation and flock to the streets, serving major looks along the way.

Here, we have rounded up a tight edit of clothing and accessory trends to indulge in while sipping on your cooling drink of choice — be it a lemonade, and iced coffee or a frozen margarita. From colorful printed shirts and caftans to eye-catching accessories for an iconic bling moment — take your pick!

BLING RING

George wears earring Moschino Couture (Price upon request, available at select Moschino boutiques)

PRÊT-À-PLAID

Lin wears jacket and pants United Colors of Benetton by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac: Cotton Checked Jacket ($178), Cotton Checked Pants ($118, all available at Benetton.com)

MICRO MINI

Brittany wears all clothing and accessories GCDS: GCDS Pump ($550), Polly Heart Bag ($232), Blind Stars Skirt ($337), Logo Top ($400, available at GCDS.it)

GETTING GRAPHIC

Brittany wears top Uniqlo UT x Andy Warhol Short-Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt ($15, available at Uniqlo.com)

SHED YOUR SKIN

George wears all clothing and accessories Gucci: Azure-white-red Cotton Short Caftan ($3,200), Brown-Multicolor Skirt ($2,200), Gold Toned Cotton Knitted Tights ($265), Low Heel Moccasin in Bordeaux Leather ($850), Small Shoulder Bag in Natural Python ($3,000, available at Gucci.com)

SPIRITUAL HEELING

Brittany wears dress Bottega Veneta Knit Dress (price upon request, Bottegaveneta.com) Shoes Giuseppe Zanotti Kenya Black Suede Strappy Sandal with Zebra Printed Pony Hair Heel ($795, available at Giuseppezanotti.com)

SHADES OF COOL

Lin wears sunglasses Oliver Peoples Leidy Sunglasses in Bright Navy + Yellow Gradient Mirror ($393, available at Oliverpeoples.com) Top and pants Salvatore Ferragamo White Knit Tank Top ($530), Black Leather Trouser ($2,400, available at Salvatore Ferragamo boutiques nationwide)

STRAP TEASE

Brittany wears jacket and bag Dior Jacket (Price upon request), Dior Bobby Bag in Dior Oblique Canvas (Price upon request, available at Dior boutiques nationwide) Shoes Fendi Black Lightweight Slingback Colibri ($950, available at Fendi.com)

BEACH BOUND

Lin wears top, pants, bag Issey Miyake Palm Leaf Bag ($1,750) Fringe A-POC Leggings ($595) Nude A-POC Bra ($270, available at Issey Miyake, 119 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013, 212-226-0100)

ALL DOLLED UP

Lin wears shoes Salvatore Ferragamo one Viva Pump ($695, available at Salvatore Ferragamo boutiques nationwide) Socks Wolford Rayure Stripe Knee High Socks in Beluga Grey/Black ($33, available at Wolfordshop.com)

CRAZY SEXY CLUTCH

George wears bag Burberry Black Mini Transparent Lola Bag ($1,290, available at Us.Burberry.com) Top Dsquared2 Striped Wool Cardigan ($499, available at Dsquared2.com)

FULL TRANSPARENCY

Brittany wears dress, bra, bag Fendi Brown Tulle Dress ($9,600) FF Logo Beaded Baguette Handbag (3,590, available at Fendi.com)
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