After an afternoon spent street-style spotting at New York‘s Chelsea Hotel during yesterday’s Prada Mode event, it became very clear that some of the chicest summer trends for 2026 aren’t new at all. In fact, New York‘s best-dressed were making a case for many of the elevated classics already lurking in our wardrobes.
Chances are, at least one of these elegant staples is currently hanging in your closet. Read on to discover the blouse, print and shoe trend that New York’s style set is backing for summer 2026.
3 Long-Standing Summer Trends New York’s Coolest Are Wearing Now
1. Embroidered Sleeveless Blouse
Style Notes: A white cotton sleeveless top has long been one of summer’s hardest-working wardrobe staples, and for 2026, New York’s fashion crowd is gravitating towards delicately embroidered versions. Attending the Prada Mode event last night, Myha’la styled hers with straight-leg jeans, crafting an outfit that felt entirely polished, yet perfectly relaxed.
Marks & Spencer
Pure Cotton Lace Insert Peplum Top
