Trend Report: Playful Spots
After the past few years of cheetah print and bows dominating trends, polka dots have officially taken center stage as the print of the year. Most popular during the summer, this playful yet classy pattern appeared everywhere, from casual attire to high-fashion runways.
Designers like Jacquemus and Fendi brought new life to polka dots, showcasing fresh takes through exaggerated scales, sheer fabrics, and bold silhouettes. The result was a print that felt both youthful and elevated, making waves across retailers and worn by everyone.
Celebrities quickly followed suit, with Hailey Bieber and even Anna Wintour repping dots, Wintour notably wearing a polka-dotted look at the AFTD 2025 Hope Rising Benefit in April, solidifying the pattern’s status as a true style essential of the year.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: ZOE Kyrkostas
MODELS: Jayleen Torres & Bella Carney
PHOTOGRAPHER: LUIS Martsolf
STYLISTS: PAIGE COLLINS, ANDREA GARRIDO TORRE, AJ SOLOCIO, FIORELLA CONVERTINO, & JOSHIKA GUJJA
HAIR & MAKE-UP: KANAHARA MIGUEL, PATRICK CLESEN, & ELLIE MOONEY
Our shoot focuses on showcasing the pattern in a high-fashion way, styling it with basics that feel classy yet camp, pairing fun accessories to elevate the shoot. Polka dots have been a fun trend that is wearable by all; it will forever be chic.
