Shopping Experts Agree—These Are Biggest Spring 2021 Trends (at Least for Now)

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The year 2021 is just around the corner and honestly, thank god. As we sit here itching for 2020 to end, the shopping professionals we've tapped ahead are here to assure us that the next year will be booming with enough sartorial goodness to at least semi make up for the past several months. The S/S 21 runways and collections set so many stunning new trends into motion, but according to Celenie Laura Fleur Seidel, Senior Womenswear Editor at Farfetch, and Caroline Maguire, Fashion Director at Shopbop, it is the handful of trends below that will be big this spring. 

Any time I get an opportunity to chat with the women featured here, I take it. I find their perspective on seasonal trends to be quite educational as they are looking at things from the perspective of not only what is current and cool, but what their customers will actually be buying. 

Ahead, go on to discover the spring trends these shopping experts are backing for the season ahead and shop their personal picks for each. 

Dramatic Bubble Shapes

"A standout shape of F/W 20, the bubble dress reinstated its prevalence for S/S 21 (see: Loewe, Patou, Simone Rocha). Soft and pillowy, there is something in these cocoon-like silhouettes that speak to our need for comfort and protection in midst of the events of 2020." — Celenie Laura Fleur Seidel, senior womenswear editor, Farfetch 

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Indulgent House Shoes

"With second-wave lockdowns being introduced globally, even those most resistant to succumbing to a leisurewear wardrobe are feeling more kindly towards introducing new, practical elements to their at-home getup. With collaborations like Molly Goddard x Ugg, slippers and house shoes are the anti-fashion footwear of S/S 21." — Seidel 

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Market Bags

"Twenty-twenty has seen the need for carrying a 'proper bag' fly out the window, with many of us turning to tiny, lightweight crossbodies just for the essentials, or turning to use once-ignored pockets to store keys, cards, phone, and sanitizer. True bag use is temporarily reserved for gathering groceries and essentials, reflected by the soft and woven-style 'market' bags from the likes of Fendi, Maison Margiela, and Burberry dotted throughout the S/S 21 collections." — Seidel 

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Soft Shades

"When it comes to our spring wardrobe, a pastel palette is always top of mind. Eye-catching shades get softer for the season. From cornflower blues and lilacs to baby pinks, to mint, these hues will be in every collection and I am excited to buy into this trend!" — Caroline Maguire, fashion director, Shopbop 

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Homespun Charm

"Even as the weather gets a bit warmer, we'll still be loving this year's homespun charm. Think nubby knits, easy dresses, and novelty cardigans paired with handcrafted details like eyelet and embroidered designs, intricate woven techniques, and peter pan collars elevate any look with an authentic flair." — Maguire 

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Popping Prints

"We're all in need of some mood lifters in 2021, so bold fashion details are an obvious must this spring! Popping prints—animated florals, prominent polka dots, or gingham mixed with a few unexpected details and novel embellishments will definitely bring an optimistic outlook to our closets." — Maguire 

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Lauren Eggertsen
Editorial Director

"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, and Milan, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Elle.com, HarpersBazaar.com, and Vogue.co.uk. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.