I just got back from Spain, the second June in a row I’ve spent there, and I regret to inform you that this has, once again, become my entire personality. I promise I’m doing my very best to not be that “person who just got back” (TikTok reference here), but as I glance at menus in hopes of seeing pan con tomate and sigh at New York’s lack of Minorcan wines, I am aware that I’m right on the painful cusp.
Luckily for my friends IRL, I’m channeling all that insufferable energy into shopping content for anyone after a little Euro-style inspiration. From the streets of Madrid to the beaches of the Balearics, here are all the summer trends I noticed and loved (and won’t stop talking about).
Oversize Souvenir Tees
I love a trend within a trend, and when it comes to graphic T-shirts with a vintage vibe, there’s a subset of retro-inspired, souvenir tees that are having a moment. Best worn extremely oversize, as though purchased from an airport gift shop that only carries men’s size L or XXL.
Topshop
Oversize Majorca Cotton Graphic T-Shirt
ALÉMAIS
AlÉmais Coral Bay Tee
Topshop
Apertivo Oversize Graphic T-Shirt
FARM Rio
Farm to Table Relaxed T-Shirt
FARM Rio
Copacabana Relaxed T-Shirt
Show Me Your Mumu
Travis Tee
Maeve
Maeve European Graphic Tee
ALÉMAIS
AlÉmais Banana Tee
Breezy Eyelets
Nothing says “I’m still mentally on vacation” quite like eyelet embroidery, and I really liked how I was seeing it styled back with more sporty separates and accessories (like colorful caps and bright retro sneakers). Also, if you’re after a little taste of Dôen at a fraction of the price, don’t sleep on Gap’s collaboration with the California brand.
Topshop
Cotton Eyelet Wide Leg Cover-Up Pants
By Anthropologie
Puff-Sleeve Eyelet Top
Gap
Dôen Eyelet Midi Dress
Topshop
Eyelet Lace Inset Cotton Cover-Up Shirt
J.Crew
Maxine Eyelet Shift Dress in Linen
Free People
Kianna Lace Tank
Matteau
Broderie Shift Mini Dress
MANGO
Embroidered Strap Top
Old-School Havaianas
I suspected something was going on when, before I left, I tried (and failed) to find a pair of classic brown Havaianas in my size literally anywhere online. Ended up immediately scooping a pair IRL in Madrid, and then continued to see them below the anklets of cool kids at wine bars everywhere the rest of the month. Don’t worry if they clash with everything else you’re wearing—it’s kind of the point.
Havaianas X Farm Rio
Thong Sandals
Havaianas X Farm Rio
Flip Flops
Havaianas
Slim Square Flip Flops
Havaianas
Slim Postcard Flip Flop
Havaianas
Slim Flatform Flip Flop
Havaianas
Slim Pointed Toe Flip Flop
Havaianas
Slim Square Logo Flip Flop
Chill Striped Bottoms
From very nearly pajama trousers to breezy sarong-style skirts to slouchy shorts, relaxed stripey bottoms were absolutely everywhere. My current favorite styles are all from Barcelona brand Hermans, which is unsurprisingly nailing this whole chill Spanish energy by way of its striped shorts, shirts, and trousers. And yes, to be clear, these will all pair immaculately with an oversize souvenir tee. Or an eyelet shirt. With Havaianas.
Hermans
Classic Long Pant
MANGO
Straight Striped Pants
THE FRANKIE SHOP
Lui Striped Cotton-Blend Poplin Shorts
Topshop
Knit Wide Leg Cover-Up Pants
SUZIE KONDI
Elira Striped Cotton-Gauze Wide-Leg Pants
Topshop
Stripe Sarong Maxi Skirt
Good American
Stripe Weekend Shorts
Dissh
Elliott Chocolate Stripe Pant