The World's Best Shoppers Share What They're Buying for 2021

Welcome to our World's Best Shoppers series, a monthly feature in which we tap into the shopping leaders of the fashion world—the best fashion directors, buyers, and stylists—for sartorial insight on what to buy each season.

I know I'm not the only one who is delighted to finally bid farewell to 2020 and welcome with wide open arms a hopeful 2021. A new year always brings with it renewed energy and excitement, and sartorially speaking, there's a whole host of thrilling trends and It-items for us to look forward to this year.

If you're looking for a little guidance and inspiration on what exactly to buy for the year ahead, we tapped into a handful of sartorially savvy fashion experts to share the must-have pieces they'll be buying, wearing, and Instagramming in 2021. From modern dresses to chic jewelry scroll below as the world's best shoppers share their must-have picks for the season ahead.

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Tiffany Hsu, Fashion Buying Director, MyTheresa
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Caroline Maguire, Fashion Director, Shopbop
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Sherri Mcmullen, Founder and CEO, McMullen
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Jana Hofheimer, Buyer, Advanced Designer and Denim, Moda Operandi

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Kate Bellman, Managing Editor, Nordstrom
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Kate Murphy, VP of Client Services, 11 Honoré
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Aisling McKeefry, Head of Design, Footwear & Accessories, ASOS
(Image credit: Aisling McKeefry)

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Kat Rappaport, Lead Stylist, Verishop
(Image credit: Kat Rappaport)

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Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith Jones is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.