WHAT TO WEAR THIS SUMMER: 3 OF THE HOTTEST SUMMER TRENDS
Produced by Vogue in Partnership with Nordstrom
Model and Muay Thai fighter Mia Kang says, "It's going to be a hot summer, and you better dress the part."
A busy day calls for the right look, and who better to show off the season's very best than Mia Kang. After all, the half-Korean, half-British, Hong Kong-born Swiss national always has a lot going on. Reference the list of her many job titles—model, Muay Thai fighter, body positivity advocate, TV host, author—and you'll quickly get the drift.
Which is why, on a recent bright summer day in New York City, Vogue checked in with Kang to see how she spends her time—and what exactly she wears while getting it all done. Because not only is Kang a multitasking wonder, but she somehow always manages to look impressively, effortlessly stylish. Not that she'd have it any other way—especially when the days are warm, the city's buzzing and there's no shortage of good outfits to wear. Or, as she says with her signature wink-wink charm, "It's going to be a hot summer, and you better dress the part." Follow her advice in three of the season's coolest contemporary trends, all available from Nordstrom now.
The 2000s Revival
"I love a casual look, but still romantic and carefree," Kang says as she starts her day. The outfit of choice for early-morning matcha latte runs and selfie snapping: a "fun and flirty" ruffled Ulla Johnson dress and wooden sandals in white that feature a vaguely bohemian basket weave design by Tory Burch. The complete look is a definite nod to aughts-era It girls' penchant for denim-on-denim when topped with a coordinating blazer, but thanks to the nipped-waist silhouette, intricate stitch detailing and cascading midi-length hem, it's also decidedly right for right now.
The Relaxed Suit
Summer is all about "keeping it chic," and Kang does just that in what she says is a "minimal take" on one of her favorite trends: summer tailoring. "I love a sophisticated yet relaxed suit vibe," she says of her peachy-pink A.L.C. blazer and wide-leg pants combo. To keep the vibrant pairing crisp, she pairs it with a slim silk blouse by Vince in Optic White, a sharply angled handbag by Staud in Cream and high-heeled Carmen sandals by Sam Edelman. "I feel professional," she says as she heads to pick up some bling to add a little sparkle to the look. It can't be all work and no play—this is summer, after all.
The Slinky Knit Set
When warm summer days give way to hot summer nights, it can only mean one thing: time to party. Which also means it's finally the moment to break out what Kang calls her favorite summer silhouette: a two-piece top and skirt set in curve-hugging rib knit. She wears Jonathan Simkhai's Alexia compact rib sweater, which features a cutout waist and halter-neck tie detail, with the Ashton compact rib midi skirt and a tiny bag in ivory with matching sandals. As she heads into the evening, snack in hand, she's definitely got the right attitude: "I feel empowered, I feel sexy, I feel summery." The perfect end to a busy day indeed.