14 Fashion People Share Their Best Designer Buys of 2023

Let’s take a stroll down memory lane. Think back to the first time you were genuinely curious about the contents filling someone else’s cart. Maybe you secretly scanned other people’s shopping bags in an oversize box store. Or perhaps you found yourself scouring social media to spot the buzzy items others are wearing. No matter when it first happened to you, you’ve likely spent a great deal of time wondering about what others are coveting, collecting, and curating. While some might say it’s rude to be “all up in other people’s business,” curiosity is a natural part of being a fashion person.

We all should consume in a mindful way informed by our own fashion preferences, budget, and styling needs, but at the end of the day, we’re human. No one is immune to being influenced to adopt a few out-there trends, buy the buzziest items, or generally concern themselves with what others are wearing. Rather than seeing it as a fault, why not use it as a way to shop more strategically? After all, there’s no better way to know if items live up to the hype than by pulling the receipts, and boy does the fashion set have them. When it comes to discerning what designer items are worthwhile investments, no one knows quite the fashion crowd—they’ve got a degree in girl math.

It’s only natural, then, that we’d want to get the full rundown from stylists, publicists, influencers, and editors about the best designer buys they made in 2023—call us nosy, baby! Ahead, you’ll hear from 14 fashion insiders about their personal style and favorite designer items and even get a peek into what they’ve currently got in their carts for next year. Consider this the highlight reel for other people’s shopping carts.