Who knows the trends better than the people who keep our favorite boutiques fully stocked? Here, Miami's style experts share the top trends to try now.
Adrienne Bosh: A Great Floppy Hat
"The warm-weather months in Miami can be brutal, but I like to make sun protection glamorous with a great floppy, yet fashionable hat by designer Eugenia Kim. In addition to protecting my face, oversized hats like these available at Sparkle + Shine Darling are the perfect accessory to instantly pull any outfit together. I often pair one with a long, flowy dress for a breezy summer look, or tote one to the beach as a chic solution for keeping cool." –Adrienne Bosh, owner of Sparkle + Shine Darling (1665 Alton Road, Ste. 101, Miami Beach)
Simonett Pereira: Bold-Striped Everything
"I'm loving bold stripes for spring. At Style Mafia we translated this trend via high-waisted pants and midi skirts featuring vertical stripes in black and white, as well as in matching twin sets with horizontal chunky stripes in red-and-white and blue-and-white combos.” –Simonett Pereira, founder of Style Mafia (2324 N.W. Fifth Ave., Miami)
Yeliz Titiz: Cool Kaftan Dresses
"My favorite spring trend is kaftan dresses. I'm actually planning to buy a few cotton-voile, floral-printed fabrics and want to make my own—I’m thinking super lightweight, a bit flowy, and with bright colors." –Yeliz Titiz, owner of The Bazaar Project (4308 N.E. Second Ave., Miami)
Tamara & Julia Medvedeva: Muted Tones with All Shades of Blue
“To us, this season is all about muted tones and pastels, paired with all shades of blue and off-white pieces. Because of our busy travel schedules this summer, it is also important for the outfits [we wear] to be easily transformed from a morning meeting to a dinner party." –Tamara & Julia Medvedeva, co-owners of Sartorial (111 NE 40th St, Miami)
Jason Salstein: Fancy Flats
"For this spring/summer, I'm seeing a focus on really chic flats and a return to comfort. Whether they are sneakers by Golden Goose, fringe sandals by Valentino or Aperlaï Paris, espadrilles from Saint Laurent, intricate Balmain flats, or chunky low heels from Gucci and Paul Andrew, the idea is to really remove the notion that only high heels can be sexy. It is all about how you wear it and projecting a clean look. Pair your new shoes with a pair of ripped denim and a white linen shirt to avoid the heat and make your accessories stand out." –Jason Salstein, head buyer at Capretto Shoes (5822 Sunset Drive, Miami)
Andria Mitsakos: Wear All of Your Jewelry at Once
"My favorite summer trend translates effortlessly here in the Magic City. With a Bohemian spirit reflective of pieces I've picked up in my global wanderings, layering necklaces and stacking bracelets evoke a nomadic joie de vivre. From my Fijian seashells, to Greek designers Elena Syraka, Moutsatsos, and Silver Continent, to a vintage Lanvin pendant I picked up in Palm Beach along with a special gift of a 1920s Louis Vuitton train case key, I love that feeling of having everyone from everywhere around me all the time, wherever I am." –Andria Mitsakos, owner of Wanderlista (Hotel Croydon, 3720 Collins Ave., Miami Beach)
Amanda Baumann: Friendship Bracelets—The Grown-Up Way
"With festival season on our heels, friendship bracelets are coming back with a bang and an improvement. Arm candy is always in, but this is a great way to have a little fun and bring back a well-loved trend from the golden years.” –Amanda Baumann, Miami-based founder of ShopHDB.com
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF EMMANUEL MONSALVE (PEREIRA); SETH BROWARNIK/WORLD RED EYE (MEDVEDEVAS); PETER WESLEY BROWN (MITSAKOS); ASHLEY BROZIC (BAUMANN)
