As Vogue editors, we often wax poetic on the latest runway must-haves and home decor treasures, but not every item we gush about on this website ultimately ends up in our closets and homes. Our discoveries are nice to behold—they’re lovely to look at and inspire fun conversation—however, of all these cool things to buy, what did we actually end up purchasing? Each month, we’ll highlight those special finds our editors welcomed into their lives—all the things that made us buyers rejoice.
During the heatwave this past month, Vogue editors were filling our shopping lists with items that would help us keep our cool. A host of breezy fashion essentials took precedence, from trendy tank tops to timeless slip dresses to barely there miniskirts. And our need to beat the heat went beyond finding summer wardrobe heroes.
One of my colleagues stayed cool with help from a sleek portable fan that she unearthed on Amazon, while another sipped on a refreshing healthy prebiotic-filled soda. Find these and more cool things to buy, just ahead.
Alexis Bennett, commerce writer
Right now, I’m focusing on upgrading my casual outfits. And, let’s be real, any gym outfit looks 10 times better paired with a Balenciaga baseball cap. I also bought this chic Stussy x Nike collab to elevate my cozy airport outfits.
Julie Tong, commerce director
This July, it was peak summer heat here in the city: the season when standing on the subway platform is sweltering and walking around the city is hot, humid, and, quite frankly, miserable. However, one little item saved me from enduring the city’s most tortuous summer days—a tiny, compact portable fan that is not only rechargeable, but also easily fits inside my purse and is ready to go when I need a jolt of cool, fresh air.
Chioma Nnadi, global network lead & U.S. editor
I’m usually more of a bikini girl, but lately I’ve been feeling for a one-piece. Rudi Gernreich is best known for being the inventor of the monokini—if you can believe it, the brand turns 100 years old this year!—and was way ahead of his time. He also designed some pretty sleek one-pieces, including this one that’s originally from the 1970s and named after Jerry Hall. The lipstick red works really nice on my skin with a deep tan.
I’m also always in search of an unconventional tank top, and Selasi, a line created by London-based photographer Ronan Mckenzie, has some really cool twisted variations on that theme.
Madeline Fass, market editor
I love a loafer, and I love a square toe, so I couldn’t resist these buttery Wandler flats at $144. I’ve already started wearing them, but I expect them to pair nicely with my wardrobe when fall arrives.
Clarissa Schmidt, commerce producer
When it comes to summers in the city, I live in thin, slinky dresses that—dare I say—show a little skin. I realized I own quite a few in just about every color except black, so it was a no-brainer for me to quickly add this midi slip to my cart. I love J.Crew’s wide range of sizes that can accommodate my 5’3” frame. I’ve worn this from day to night, as a skirt under a lightweight sweater, with sneakers, and even classic flip-flops. A true, versatile wardrobe hero!
Mai Morsch, editor
I am in the process of moving, so all of my purchases have been home-related. I’m particularly excited for my new off-white sheets from Parachute, this rattan lamp from Urban Outfitters, and these striped Tekla towels that I’ve wanted for ages.
Molly Barstein, content operations associate
I have been searching everywhere for an elevated slide that I can take from summer to fall, so when I found these Chloé mules (on sale!) the other day, it was love at first sight. The comfort level screams slippers from a five-star hotel, and the look says “It girl on the go.”
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