Fab Five: These trends are sure to be among the hottest of the year.
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The trend reports are in, with major fashion magazines such as Vogue and Elle Canada releasing their lists of top trends to try in 2024.
To help guide your style selections this year, we’ve picked five trends (and pieces that speak to each) to consider adding to your closet. From the perfect carryall to a soft sweater, these five pieces are worth investing in to wear and love this year — and many after it:
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The trend: XL Bags
Small handbags are shaping up so 2023. Well, sort of. While smaller accessories are perpetually on trend, there’s a shift that’s seeing the return of XL options. This elegant Rae Tote from American leather goods brand Coach offers all the room you would need for your daily essentials (and then some), along with ease of wear thanks to top-handle and shoulder-strap carrying options.
$920 | Coach, coach.com
The trend: Kitten Heels
Who says stylish heels can’t also be wonderfully walkable? One of the top footwear trends of 2024 proves that one shoe can, indeed, be both. Kitten heels are back and these Carlita slingbacks from ALDO offer all the attitude of a higher heel thanks to an also-trending denim material and a pointed toe, without the towering height.
$110 | ALDO, aldoshoes.com
The trend: Quiet Luxury
The understated — or ‘quiet’ — luxury trend that started last year isn’t losing steam. Popularized by the likes of Kendall Jenner, Rosie Huntington Whitely and, of course, the hit show Succession, the trend plays with ultra-luxe textiles, tailored silhouettes and understated branding. The allure also ties into the buy-less-buy-better sustainability angle. Invest in the trend with a cool cashmere piece like this Clara Cashmere Crew Cardigan from Reformation. Bonus points for the button-up style also being one of the hottest hues of the year: red.
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$288 | Reformation, thereformation.com
The trend: Lady Likes
Hyper-feminine details such as bows and frills are taking over the fashion world this year. And, if their presence on social media is any indication, hair bows are leading the pack. An elegant option, like this Shashi Juliette Velvet Hair Bow from Revolve, presents an effortless way to embrace the trend making a simple bun or ponytail feel very au courant.
$127.52 | Revolve.com
The trend: Heavy Metals
Inspired by the return of ’80s glamour elements, metallics are set to have a moment this year. Think: gold gowns, silver handbags and shiny suiting separates. To get the look without going full-on heavy metal, we’re loving these sparkling Pave Diamond Medium U Hoops from Mejuri. With a staple shape and crafted from 14-karat yellow gold, they’re sure to be a cherished ear adornment for years to come.
$698 | Mejuri, mejuri.com
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