11 Popular Fashion Trends Around the World

last updated 14 August 2019

The beautiful thing about Instagram is that it gives you a bird's-eye view into the lives of some pretty fabulous people all over the world. With just the touch of a button, you can see who is wearing what, how much it cost, and their honest opinions on the pieces. Since major fashion influencers now have too many high-end brand partnerships to count, finding some of the cheaper items these cool girls are wearing feels like striking gold, and today, that's exactly what we're here to discuss.

We scoured the worldwide Instagram web of stylish girls from Copenhagen to Dubai and back again to find out which affordable clothing items are worth buying from retailers all over the map. Ahead, you'll see some tried-and-true "cheap" brands like H&M, Urban Outfitters, and ASOS, but you'll also get to learn about a few other names that, thanks to these stylish ladies, are now going to be on heavy rotation in our closets. With nothing over $100, I have a feeling this shopping selection will be right up your alley.

Copenhagen

Is this not the perfect black tank top? The cut makes it great for both day and night.

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Ribbed Lyocell Tank Top

Allinge

This outfit is a print-mixing dream come true. Plus, these yellow plaid shorts will be cool for the rest of summer and well into fall.

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ASOS Design

Yellow Check Suit Shorts

Dubai

Because you can never have too many blazers—trust me. This light-beige one is a hue you won't regret adding to your closet.

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Mango

Belt Structured Blazer

Antwerp

Wear the sky on your sleeve with this cloud-inspired tie-dye button-up. Paired with jeans or sleek trousers like the above, this top will be just the thing your look needs for a little oomph.

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Na-kd

Tie-Dye Button Up

Ibiza

Whether you're heading on a vacation or not, this rainbow crochet set is something that every summer wardrobe deserves.

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Nastygal

Be Bright Back Crochet Sweater

Shop the matching Crochet Shorts ($14).

New York

If you're sick of leopard print, test out other animal prints like zebra or cow. This skirt is proof that this print is just as versatile as any leopard item in your closet.

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H&M

Flared Satin Skirt

Paris

Knit tanks add just the right amount of sophistication that a plain white tank top never could.

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Mango

Ribbed Knit Top

Makarska

This $43 skirt can really do no wrong. Wear it with a sweatshirt for a more casual cool-girl look or with a matching silky top for a makeshift cocktail dress that will turn every head in the room.

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Object Collectors Item

Objalina MW Skirt

Portland

Don't think too much about this one. Just add it to your cart. There's always room in your closet for another tie-dye shirt.

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Urban Outfitters Renewal

Vintage Stripe Tie-Dye Tee

McAllen

This skirt looks and feels like a million bucks, but it's actually only $43.

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Who What Wear

Mid-Rise High Slit Maxi Skirt

London

Need a wedding guest dress? Need a cute dress to wear with sneakers? Need a new dress to wear to work? Do you see what we're getting at here?

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ASOS Design

Maxi Dress With Shirred Waist

Next up, shop the 10 fall trends we're already buying at Zara.

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.