The Luxury List is a monthly column on all things luxury, tapping the foremost experts in the fashion space to explore everything from craftsmanship deep dives to the little-known details to consider when buying fine jewelry.
More than any other topic I cover for Who What Wear, I focus on the luxury market and keep a close eye on what is happening in the designer shopping space. Sometimes, that involves test-driving items in person. It also requires research into the exact items that are gaining a cult status among celebrities like Zendaya and hanging in the closets of fashion insiders. I have industry experts on speed dial to help weigh in on the It items to know before they take off, and of course, there's our annual luxury report that reflects on what is big in designer fashion each year.
That being said, I have a lot of research under my belt when it comes to designer shopping and have some thoughts on the top investment pieces to own in 2024. Shop them here, from the latest sneaker collaborations to know about to the Hermès bag set to dominate this summer to the ballerina shoes that Who What Wear editors can't stop talking about and much more.
The most coveted shoes of 2024? The Loro Piana Rebecca ballet flats are a top contender that you'll spot in the closets of Zendaya and editors alike. They're so popular that finding your size might be tricky, though.
High Sport's kick flare pants have reached major cult status, and they're a piece I guarantee you'll find on practically every fashion person's shopping list if they don't own them already.
The Nike x Bode sneakers may have sold out the moment they dropped, but you can still find them on sneaker marketplaces like GOAT.
The Cartier Panthère watch is the timepiece to own.
A wallet-friendly investment buy I have in my closet.
If you read Who What Wear stories on the regular, you're probably familiar with the Alaïa Le Teckel bag. It has been selling out everywhere, so I'm surprised I was able to track one down to include in this story.
A jacket I keep spotting on the best dressed fashion people I know.
The Celine Triomphe sunglasses may not be new, but their status as a modern classic means they are a very smart buy.
The bag of the summer? I say yes.
There is no denying how much I love these satin heels from Prada—here's further proof.
It doesn't get more timeless or elegant than an iconic Dior Bar Jacket.
The perfect everyday shoes to tap into the leather-ballerina-flats trend.
A forever classic that has made a big resurgence.
The Low Key bag from Louis Vuitton is one of the buzziest new bags of 2024.
Good luck finding these in your size.
Alaïa's dresses are the closest thing you can find to couture on the ready-to-wear market.
Peak elegance.
I'm already predicting this will be a key buy for summer vacations.
A celeb favorite.
To style with jeans and a crisp button-down shirt.
Whether you're feeling inspired by Challengers or have a standing tennis lesson, this is the piece to wear.
Rimowa's aluminum suitcases have been popular for quite some time, but I'm always impressed by their staying power as the luggage to own.
The other colors have already sold out, but you can still snap up this white pair.
The Row's Margaux bag was one of the most in-demand bags of 2023 and continues to be in 2024.
Jessica McCormack's beautiful pieces have an "if you know, you know" quality among the fashion set.
Simple and chic.
Just the right hint of nostalgia.
I couldn't narrow it down to just one Cartier watch. The Louis feels just as investment-worthy as the Panthère.
The NYC fashion editors I know have been counting down for the release of Louise Trotter's first collection for Carven, and the sheer skirt is the key buy.
A Morgan Stewart favorite.
Chic top-handle bags are big in 2024, and the Ferragamo Hug bag is yet another that is noteworthy.
Prepare to see Chanel's flip-flops everywhere this summer.
This clutch just restocked, but there is no telling how quickly it will sell out again.
A twist on a Chanel classic.
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