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Pictured (L-R): Just Cavalli Spring\/Summer 2007, Versace Fall 2001 RTW, Emilio Pucci Spring\/Summer 2010; Photo Credit: Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Move over, capsule wardrobe! Statement pieces are having their moment, so it\u2019s time to reintroduce squiggles, scribbles, and saturated prints to your everyday rotation. <\/span><\/p>\n

No longer are the girls aiming to be mysterious and nonchalant, but rather outspoken, outstanding, and outside the box.\u00a0<\/span>In recent years, fashion saw a surge of minimalism<\/a>,<\/a> and somewhat justifiably. As influencers and style gurus urged consumers to primarily own essentials<\/em><\/a> (plain white tees, one to two washes of denim, a pair of slacks, etc.), the Internet seemed to turn its back on overconsumption, realizing the value of wearing what’s already in your closet.<\/p>\n

Though for some, existing closet staples were anything but basics; instead, many of us owned pieces that weren’t deemed “everyday wear,” compelling us to actually consume more to align with new narratives. <\/em>But, as predicted, the trend cycle moved on (bye-bye, basics!), and luckily, the Internet is back on the side of boldness and utter authenticity (so we hope you hung onto your chevron).<\/p>\n

Posing in Polka<\/h2>\n

Perhaps as a soft relaunch of the 2000s’ pattern craze, pop stars and Pinterest girls alike have <\/span>reestablished the bygone polka dot print<\/span><\/a>, which was quickly clung to by the masses. A dependable design that elevates monochrome neutrals has taken Summer 2025 by storm, and rightfully so: it\u2019s refined, understated, and not too flashy, but still adds dimension to an otherwise simple look.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Olivia Rodrigo spotted in NYC on June 7, 2025; Photo Credit: Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Transcend the Trend<\/h2>\n

And while polka dots still hold sway \u2014 and likely will through the fall \u2014 a more eccentric take on the dominant paradigm is what makes for a true standout (why be trend-conscious when you can be trend-transcendant?). The spotted miniskirt was your Y2K warm-up, but are you ready for abstract geometrics by the likes of Emilio Pucci and Missoni?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pictured (L-R): Pucci Spring 2007 at Milan Fashion Week, Pucci Spring 2006 at Milan Fashion Week; Photo Credit: Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The early 2000s are marked by blinding neons and chaotic graphics \u2014 perhaps residual effects of the nostalgic disco era from the 1970s, where strobelights were bright but bell-bottom jumpsuits shone even brighter. But as those days came and went, high fashion moved on to align with newer, contemporary styles. Reinventing ’80s studio glamour were pioneering designers like Emilio Pucci, whose haute heritage brought maximalist<\/span>\u00a0mosaics to the runway.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: @haileybieber\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Despite a brief hiatus, the pattern preoccupation is back, with seasoned trendsetter Hailey Bieber<\/a> cementing its position in the fashion landscape. The beauty mogul gave her take on the color of the summer, trading butter yellow for banana, posing in a graphic Pucci set: a cropped button-up, fitted pants, and a coordinating \u2018kini. Balancing retro and relevance, Bieber completed her look with a pair of micro-chic frames and a lemon drop martini in hand \u2014 the ultimate cool-girl uniform.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maximalism with Missoni<\/h2>\n
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Missoni Spring\/Summer 2008; Photo Credit: Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Also shaping tasteful maximalism during the new millennium was Missoni, whose playful, technicolor designs were forward-thinking and emblematic of an advanced, abundant fashion future. Cutting-edge technology meant freedom to experiment with new methods and styles, and simultaneously allowed for a new form of social commentary. Collections from this era are relics of the past. But on the cusp of the digital era, what did we predict was in store?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: @nickyhilton\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Giving her nod of approval to the current pattern revival is Nicky Hilton-Rothschild, who took to Instagram in late June<\/a> wearing a Missoni frock and an equally expressive straw hat \u2014 proving prints and patterns aren’t going anywhere any time soon.<\/p>\n

Ready-to-Wear Relics<\/h2>\n
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Pictured (L-R): Versace Fall 2001 RTW, Sabrina Carpenter; Photo Credits (L-R): Getty Images, @sabrinacarpenter\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The resurfaced trend isn\u2019t limited to abstract detailing; figurative, realistic linework is just as prominent, defining this summer’s styles. Sabrina Carpenter<\/a> recently posted on Instagram in a coastal co-ord by Versace, starkly resemblant of a look from the house\u2019s Fall 2001 RTW collection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Be it Pucci or patchwork, the fashion world doesn’t lie: standing out is in<\/em>, and blending in is out<\/em>! Prints that revolutionized the fashion industry in the 2000s are being recycled and reimagined today with contemporary flair \u2014 and we’re here to help you get on board.<\/p>\n

Shop the Looks:<\/h2>\n

Emilio Pucci<\/h3>\n
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Photo Credit: Net-A-Porter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Want to match with Hailey Bieber? Shop Emilio Pucci’s seaside styles!<\/p>\n

SHOP NOW<\/a><\/h5>\n

Missoni<\/h3>\n
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Photo Credit: Missoni<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ditch the beige beachwear and pivot to print with Missoni’s multicolor coverups.<\/p>\n

SHOP NOW<\/a><\/h5>\n

Versace<\/h3>\n
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Photo Credit: Versace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Get Sabrina Carpenter’s summer style with Versace’s Underwater Barocco Slip Mini Dress, retailing for $2,450.<\/p>\n

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