Show Notes
Every summer, there's that one defining piece -- the Havaianas, the jelly sandals, the Miu Miu cowboy hat. But this year? It's quiet. Search "summer trends 2026" and the only thing coming up is the color blue. So I brought Gab Waller back for our annual Summer trends episode. Gab is one of the most in-demand personal shoppers in fashion. She shares what her clients are buying, what's selling out, and what's all over our feeds that no one is actually requesting.
Consider this your real-time summer 2026 trend report, straight from the woman sourcing it all.
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In this episode, we get into: Why summer 2026 feels different — and the trend slowdown no one is talking about The color of the summer (and why I'm fully in my blue era) Gab's pick for the trending summer sandal and the thong strap moment The beach bag worth investing in this season — and Gab's take on the ALC bags everyone is asking about Light summer jackets and layering pieces for the in-between weather days The full jean shorts debate — are we still wearing them? The biggest difference Gab is seeing this summer vs. last summer The one item Gab's clients are requesting on repeat right now The trend all over social media that no one is actually DMing her to source Whether clients are actually buying into the new designer eras — Demna at Gucci, Jonathan Anderson at Dior, and more Rapid fire on the biggest trends: silk taffeta pants, CBK minimalism, cerulean blue, oversized sunnies, big buckle belts, graphic tees World Cup dressing — track pants, jerseys, and the vintage workout wear comeback Let's Get You Dressed: outfit ideas for the listener who doesn't wear shorts or sandals
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and what Gab is wearing 00:35 The Chanel gold rush and items Gab can't keep up with 03:00 Are Chanel's viral pieces losing steam? 03:49 The Chanel barefoot sandal 07:00 Why there's no defining summer 2026 trend 08:00 Miu Miu, Celine, and the brands actually selling right now 12:00 The bags of the summer: Celine raffia, Miu Miu wicker, Chanel Coco Beach 17:00 The Saint Laurent jacket everyone wants 18:00 Vintage athletic wear and World Cup dressing 20:30 Embellished sandals from Chanel and Celine 23:30 Big buckle belts having their moment 24:30 Brand allegiance and the quiet logo era 25:00 Dior under Jonathan Anderson and the bow heel obsession 27:20 The color of the summer 29:20 The Row flip-flop effect: what's trending vs what's selling 32:30 Fun is back in fashion 33:50 Rapid fire where to shop trends 39:37 What to wear this Summer that isn't jean shorts and sandals 41:45 Outro Let’s Get Dressed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/ Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperez
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