13 Cult Pieces Fashion Editors Are Championing This Summer

We all know the feeling when you set your heart on a particular piece and find it’s sold out when you finally get around to buying it. This happened to me last summer with a number of items I’d earmarked to invest in for a late holiday. To be honest, I take full responsibility. I’m not a forward thinker when it comes to shopping, and historically, my pre-holiday or -event routine usually ends up being a mad dash around Westfield or a same-day Net-a-Porter order. Surprisingly, this doesn’t often come up with very fruitful results. 

This year, although summer is set to look a little different, I have vowed to change my approach and invest in fewer pieces I really love ahead of time. I’ve been thinking about how Arizona Love’s bandana sandals could make my current summer wardrobe so much better, so they were at the top of the list since they’ve just been restocked (a sure-fire sign they’ll be everywhere again this summer). 

New additions that we have already seen creeping into our Instagram feeds include Faithfull’s array of printed dresses (I’ll take any and all of it) and the Who What Wear collection thong sandals, which, trust us, are flying off the shelves already. 

Keep scrolling for summer 2020’s cult products that are sure to stand the test of time.

Shop the Cult Summer Pieces

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New Balance Trainers
(Image credit: @lucywilliams02)

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Faithfull the Brand Dresses
(Image credit: @monikh)

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Gucci Bucket Hat
(Image credit: @bettinalooney)

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Chanel Velcro Sandals
(Image credit: @bubblyaquarius)

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The Row Mini Bags
(Image credit: @lucywilliams02)

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Who What Wear Thong Sandals
(Image credit: Emma Spedding)

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Dragon Diffusion Leather Totes
(Image credit: @gracewrightstylist)

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Arizona Love Sandals
(Image credit: @florriet)

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Rotate Birger Christensen Midi Dress
(Image credit: @slipintostyle )

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Miu Miu Collared Blouse
(Image credit: @camillecharriere )

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Ganni Smocked Dress
(Image credit: Joy Montgomery for Who What Wear)

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Musier Crop Top
(Image credit: @monikh )

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Emily Dawes
Affiliate Editor

Emily Dawes is an editor, stylist and writer with over 12 years in the industry. Known for impeccable taste, our readers trust her advice, especially in her top-selling column, expensive-looking high street buys. Working for Who What Wear UK since 2020, Emily has been a contributing editor, branded content editor and affiliate editor. Now, as senior shopping editor, she leads the e-commerce content strategy. After obtaining a BA in English and American Studies from Nottingham University, Emily interned at The Mail on Sunday’s YOU. As the magazine’s fashion editor, she managed the fashion team and travelled the globe to style and direct fashion editorials and celebrity cover shoots. As a freelancer, she styled Grazia cover shoots, developed brand marketing and content plans and worked with VIP clients including Elizabeth Day.