We may not know everything about what 2022 will hold, but when it comes to what you’ll be wearing we’re pretty confident making some predictions. Yes we’re only one month into the year, but since our day jobs involve a lot of scrolling through the best outfits on social media, keeping check on the latest street style and analysing the new season’s catwalks, it puts us in a rather good position for spotting trends and soon-to-be-cult items early.
So, while the uncertainty of the upcoming months may send some of us into an anxious spiral (me? Never), we’re here to bring some sartorial comfort and help guide you and your wardrobe through the start of the new year confidently. Beginning with reporting on the fourteen most-wanted items in fashion right now.
Whether you’re in need of some inspiration to rediscover items in your own wardrobe, or are beginning to think about which pieces are really worth investing in this year, the list below should help.
Some of these trending pieces are perfect for freshening up your wardrobe instantly, like Totême’s coats and The Frankie Shop’s perfect wide-leg trousers; and some are more about getting ahead of the crowds— like Hermès’ Chypre sandals (pictured below) which we guarantee will be like gold dust come summer.
There’s no time to waste, then. Keep scrolling to see and shop the fourteen items that are already trending for 2022…
Style Notes: The trouser trend shows no sign of waning, and since The Frankie Shop has always been known to produce the best pairs, it’s unsurprising their styles are top of every fashion person’s wish list this year.
Style Notes: To be honest, it doesn’t really matter which Totême jacket you choose in 2022, because they’re all as amazing (and as coveted) as the next; and since they’re all so timeless and beautifully made, you can always be confident you’re making a clever investment. Every time a new style drops it trends immediately amongst fashion people, so pick the one your heart beats fastest for and enjoy.
Style Notes: Not all of the trending items right now are from high end designers. Like so many influencers already, we haven’t been able to stop thinking about COS’s perfect tailoring since their first catwalk show last September which showcased lots of it. And since most of the suiting is super classic, this is one investment you’ll be able to turn to way into the future.
Style Notes:Thanks to Sarah Jessica Parker sporting Norma Kamali’s one-shoulder Diana dress as Carrie on the set of ‘And Just Like That…’, interest in the label that first launched in 1980 has peaked again. Plus, gathering is a huge trend for SS22 so the dress, which comes in lots of different colours, ticks plenty of boxes for the new year ahead.
Style Notes: Senior Editor of Who What Wear, Kristen Nichols, named these seriously special slingbacks as one of the next major designer It shoes. With the amount of attention they’ve been getting from the fashion crowd already, we have to agree they have the potential to be the hottest accessory of 2022 and beyond.
Style Notes: With a whole host of celebrity fans, from Bella Hadid to Maisie Williams, Coperni is set to be one of the buzziest brands of 2022. Its Swipe bag is proving to be the latest ‘in the know’ handbag already.
Style Notes: Fashion insiders have been wearing Sir dresses for a while now, but the lace-trimmed Willa gown looks set to reach cult status in 2022. It’s already sold out in many places despite us being in the midst of winter still, probably because it’s so timelessly elegant— so if you’ve thought about investing in it you might want to move quickly.
Style Notes: Shearling coats of all shapes and sizes have been popping up on the coolest girls’ feeds recently, but it was Loewe’s timeless tan version that first reminded us all how cosy and covetable they can be.
Style Notes: We’re calling it: Hermès’ Chypre sandals will overtake Chanel’s dad sandals in 2022 as the most-wanted summer footwear in fashion circles.
Style Notes: Prada is the latest designer to bring out a beautiful raffia bag. Its logo tote was seen on the arms of fashion girls towards the end of summer 2021, and for 2022 the brand plans to launch a whole array of woven styles in sunny pastel shades. Get ready to see them a lot.
Style Notes: Like it or not, Uggs are back. The low ankle Tasman Uggs to be specific. And having already been spotted on so many celebrities and influencers alike, it’s only a matter of time until they’re back at the top of all our wish lists. I, for one, am already tempted.
Style Notes: As luxury handbags go, Balenciaga’s Classic City has long been one of the all time greats. The updated Neo version was the number one most-wanted product in the last quarter of 2021 according to global fashion shopping platform Lyst and demand shows no sign of slowing down.
Style Notes: Of course Nensi Dojaka’s stringy ‘naked’ tops had to make it onto this list. There’s been so much buzz around this brand in fashion circles since her first catwalk show last September but 2022 will be the year we see everyone actually wearing these perfect out-out tops.
Style Notes: Searches for Thom Browne’s pleated skirts rose 36% during fashion month according to Lyst, thanks to the street style set. And with uniform and mini skirts huge trends for SS22 we can only imagine them becoming even more covetable.
