36 Summer-Coded Designer Pieces to Shop

If you asked a handful of New Yorkers which season was their favorite, I guarantee you’d hear someone say, “There’s nothing like summer in the city.” Regardless of which borough they reside in or which sports team they root for, every cool city dweller makes the concrete jungle their playground this time of year. We New Yorkers bring this summer energy directly to our outfits: Fashion faux pas become fashion statements, throwback pieces become trends, and all the style rules we once adhered to get thrown out.

If there’s one collection that embodies peak summer style right now, it’s Miu Miu L’Été. It’s nostalgic yet ironic, fresh yet familiar, and playful yet elegant. The collection’s perfect blend of soft cottons, bold colors, and quirky details played out beautifully on a rooftop in NYC last month. And now we have a long list of items to screenshot and add to our wish lists. If you want the cool girl’s guide to dressing for summer in the city, keep scrolling.

Now that we’ve established that it’s a Miu Miu summer, we can get into the styling. No matter the weather, Miu Miu always gives us a lesson in seasonal layering. Here, the lighter poplin fabrics are strategically and playfully layered with bold hues at the forefront. Leave it to the suede Beau Bag to neutralize the look and add sophistication to this otherwise casual number.

What can I say? Sunbathing on a rooftop is quintessential New York City behavior. When we’re not bikini-clad, we opt for poolside layers that can easily transition from day to night. The entire outfit is poplin, keeping it light and fresh. The miniskirt paired with the bralette top has poolside energy without the full commitment to swimwear. And we love a subtle nod to the ’70s—these oversize sunglasses, retro wooden clogs, and suede tassel bucket bag are the quirky accessories that pull the look together.

The category is “nostalgia personified.” This bandana print is an ode to the Western trend that has dominated on and off the runway for the past couple of years. The low-slung metal belt adds amazing texture to this brown canvas jacket and bold blue set. Can we talk about the handbag’s woven-basket motif? It introduces that summer feel to an otherwise transitional outfit. To keep everything casual and cool, the linen slides round out the look.

When it comes to innovative and imaginative styling, Miu Miu always hits the mark, and this outfit is proof. It includes all the pieces that build a robust summer wardrobe. From the pleated tennis skirt to the layered tube top to the woven basket bag, this outfit is Miu Miu L’Été IRL.

Suede accessories are enough to make a statement, but an entire suede look? Now that’s a moment. When we’re not print mixing, we’re mixing textures and transitioning those signature fall fabrics into our summer capsules. The heavier fabric calls for shorter hemlines, bandeau tops, and chain details. For all of the places you’ll go in this outfit, you’ll need a chic oversize suede bag tucked under your arm and carrying nothing but the essentials of course.

While some view summer as an opportunity to take fashion risks and test-drive new styles, others go back to the basics. If you’re part of the latter group, this outfit’s for you. Stripes are classic, but they especially thrive during summer. Skip the nautical take on stripes and instead opt for styling that feels cool and modern. When worn with statement accessories like this oversize sun hat, the ensemble is instantly elevated to new heights. The two-tone cord on the sandals and hat is the common thread that weaves the look together and adds the perfect sporty touch.