These Are the 10 Biggest Summer 2022 Trends, According to Zara
Summer is fast approaching, and if you’re getting a head start on shopping for the months ahead, the good news is that some of the coolest pieces for the new season are already dropping at retailers. After taking a recent scroll through Zara’s new arrivals, I could see it’s clear that summer mode has arrived and with it a preview of some of the biggest trends to know about. So which ones are key to invest in for 2022?
While there are plenty of trendy items sitting at Zara, I took a look at some of the overall trends that had a major presence. From the sandals that are about to be big to the latest swimwear trends to the new take on cutouts, there are some cool Zara summer trends to have on your radar right now. Ahead, see the 10 I would recommend adding to your shopping cart for summer 2022.
Maxi Hemlines
Polished Flats
Strappy Swimsuits
Crochet
Cutouts
Bold Colors
Fisherman Sandals
With brands including The Row endorsing fisherman sandals for summer, you know they're set to be big.
Minimal Swimsuits
If you aren't into the super-strappy pieces above, you can also keep your swimwear minimal and sleek.
Relaxed Jeans
Be sure to check out Zara's latest collaboration with Good American.
Shopper Bags
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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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