31 Cult Pieces We've Seen All Over the Streets of Fashion Week

For a lesson in what to wear right now, you needn't necessarily look to the runways, as they often showcase creations too fantastical for everyday use. Instead, we like to zero in on the street style set, which reliably cherry-picks the need-to-know pieces for us, subsequently setting the tone of our wardrobes for the season ahead. And right now, as we find ourselves in the midst of fashion month, those dashing to and from shows are serving up all the shopping inspiration we need with their perfectly executed outfits, which feature some seriously chic items.

Identifying these items comes easily to editors. Chances are we've already come across them during our dutiful fashion research. However, for the average person who doesn't work in the industry, finding out where to buy that gorgeous dress from the streets of, say, Paris Fashion Week is near impossible. So we thought we'd put our talents to good use and highlight the cult items we've seen on the fashion-week street style circuit.

From the designer It bag with a very loyal fan base to the incredible Zara find beloved by off-duty models, scroll on to see (and shop!) the cult buys that are everywhere at fashion week.

1. THE ATTICO CHECKED JACKET

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2. PRADA CLEO JACQUARD BAG

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3. RIXO MELANIE DRESS

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4. SAKS POTTS LOGO TEE

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(Image credit: MORGANE MAURICE FOR WHO WHAT WEAR)

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5. PRADA LOGO-PLAQUE LOAFERS

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7. KHAITE DALLAS BOOTS

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8. CHRISTOPHER ESBER DECONSTRUCT DRESS

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(Image credit: MICHAELA EFFORD FOR WHO WHAT WEAR)

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9. ACNE STUDIOS ASYMMETRIC TOTE

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10. MAISON MARGIELA CUT-OUT JEANS

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11. DR. MARTENS JADON BOOTS

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12. GANNI STRIPE SHIRRED MIDI

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(Image credit: JADE BELMES FOR WHO WHAT WEAR)

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13. COPERNI MINI BAG

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14. ARIZONA LOVE TREKKY SANDALS

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(Image credit: JADE BELMES FOR WHO WHAT WEAR)

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15. MANGO TAILORED WAISTCOAT

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(Image credit: MORGANE MAURICE FOR WHO WHAT WEAR)

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16. BOTTEGA VENETA JODIE BAG

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17. ISA BOULDER REALITY DRESS + WANDLER CARLY BAG

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18. TOVE CEDAR DRESS

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19. PRADA CROCHET TOTE

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(Image credit: JADE BELMES FOR WHO WHAT WEAR)

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20. MOLLY GODDARD KNITTED TANK

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(Image credit: JADE BELMES FOR WHO WHAT WEAR)

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21. JW PEI GABBI BAG

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22. BOTTEGA VENETA FLASH BOOTS

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23. SELKIE PUFF DRESS

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24. FENDI EMBROIDERY BAGUETTE

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(Image credit: JADE BELMES FOR WHO WHAT WEAR)

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25. ZARA POLKA-DOT TROUSERS

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26. ALESSANDRA RICH EMBROIDERED CARDIGAN

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(Image credit: MORGANE MAURICE FOR WHO WHAT WEAR)

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27. PRADA SLINGBACK SHOES

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(Image credit: MORGANE MAURICE FOR WHO WHAT WEAR)

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28. SEA GABRIELA DRESS

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(Image credit: MORGANE MAURICE FOR WHO WHAT WEAR)

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29. GUCCI PERFORATED SANDALS

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(Image credit: MICHAELA EFFORD FOR WHO WHAT WEAR)

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30. NYNNE DIANA DRESS

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31. SIMONE ROCHA DAISY CLUTCH

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This post was originally published at an earlier time and has since been updated. Next Up, We Try Before You Buy: 7 High-Street Items Destined for Cult Status

Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.