There was a time, before social media, when only editors, models, and other insider fashion cohorts were really paying attention to runway collections as they were showcased, making the roughly six-month gap between their debut and their arrival in stores feel like no huge deal for consumers. But these days, when every single collection is discussed and shared at length almost immediately following a show or literally during it, that wait time is almost unbearable.
Instead of wasting away in self-pity, though, I’m channeling that energy into intensely planning those purchases that will become possible in half a year’s time, allowing myself the opportunity to save my pennies until the exact day my dream The Row water shoes and Tory Burch evening coat at last make themselves available. Of course, looking through countless dreamy runway looks in the research process will only spur my want to spend right now, which is why the below guide to shopping spring 2024’s star pupils early will have its fair share of buy-now options sprinkled in. There’s something for everyone—the impatient shoppers and the intense planners—including me, who’s a little bit of both.
Scroll down to navigate through my comprehensive spring 2024 wish list, including shoes, bags, outerwear, and more.