Welcome to the Hot List, a monthly column from fashion-sourcer extraordinaire Gab Waller. As a professional personal shopper to some of the best-dressed girls—she gets about 100 requests a day to track down hard-to-find wares!—Waller spends her days sourcing the most in-demand fashion and accessories. Each month, and exclusively for Vogue, she’ll deliver a cheat sheet of all the pieces she recommends you scoop up before it’s too late and the most dreaded three words in online shopping appear: “out of stock.” “This is a world in which I live and breathe,” Waller says. “I get to be a fashion detective day in and day out, and I have eyes and ears all over the globe.” Let the fashion snooping begin!
I’m writing this off the back of a very exciting 2026 announcement: the launch of FOUND By Gab. ICYMI, FOUND By Gab is my corner of the internet, curated by me for you, that will house direct links to pieces I’m wearing, trends, and new season picks—all powered by VETTE. The best part of all is that they can be shopped instantly and directly, no sourcing request required. Please take a peek and share all your feedback with me. I’m excited to build it with you all together!
August’s Hot List:
It lives entirely separate from my monthly column, which at present time is in its third year! Can you believe that!? Time has flown, and I can’t emphasize enough how much I enjoy writing this for you all each month. This month, we are (slowly!) closing out summer, and it is full steam ahead to fall. I’m already seeing strong demand for fall collections throughout my DMs; it has officially begun!
Let’s take a look at what is already popping off in the DMs, or soon will be based on my predictions.
The Row Agnes 15 Canvas Bag
The Agnes continues to be a highly coveted The Row style. It’s easy to see why with its slouched and relaxed silhouette, designed to be worn on the go as an everyday style. For fall, my top pick would be this new milk white.
The Row
Agnes 15 canvas bag
Saint Laurent Ivresse Sandals
Saint Laurent continues to cement themselves as the shoe designer of the season, time and time again. These all-new heels are a fall must-have, a unique color combo that (perhaps surprisingly!) works together perfectly.
Saint Laurent
Ivresse sandals
Loewe Origami Cubic Pumps
Requests started to flow in for this style prior to them arriving (via a sneak peek that Loewe had posted), which is always a sure sign that a style is going to be popular. Already showing sold out across multiple sizes, now is the time to snap your size up.
Loewe
Origami Cubic pumps
The Row Javier Dress
Dare I say the CHICEST little black dress I have seen in a very long time! The delicate neck strap is the most elegant finishing detail. Warning: it launched today and is already showing low stock.
The Row
Javier dress
Christopher Esber Vienna Blouse
Cognac and fall go hand in hand; leave it to Christopher Esber to provide us with the perfect, most versatile scarf top.
Christopher Esber
Vienna blouse
Valentino Garavani Scalloped Bodysuit
Lace is bound to be EVERYWHERE come fall! From bodysuits, such as this style from Valentino, to skirts, tops, and everything in between. The styling options are endless, and if it’s already showing low stock across multiple sizes, consider that your sign.
Valentino Garavani
scalloped bodysuit
Phoebe Philo Liquid Shorts
Phoebe Philo continues to dominate in my sourcing requests. From their footwear (most requested), to their ready to wear (coming in at a close second). The shorts have been in high demand from the moment the campaign image was released.
Phoebe Philo
Liquid shorts
Celine Luggage Bag
I noted in an earlier column this year that it would be the year of Celine, and I’m very happy to see that that continues to be the case. They are currently my top 2 most requested brands. If you have been waiting for the ultimate luggage tote, this is the one for you. I love the textile and leather combination!
Celine
Luggage bag
Chloé The Bloom Earrings
Chanel flower earrings are highly coveted in my DMs right now, and as I sadly am unable to link them, I wanted to provide you with an option that you could shop right away. Introducing Chloé’s floral clip-on earrings in white, and if that color doesn’t jump out at you, they were also produced in pink.
Chloé
The Bloom earrings
Fendi Baguette Bag
As I type this, I am shocked to see this is available online. I only have three words: run to secure!
Fendi
Baguette 26424 bag
Saint Laurent Guermantes Slingback Pumps
Pony hair is certainly not going anywhere any time soon, it is going to continue to be highly coveted well into fall. This slingback style from Saint Laurent is an excellent investment piece for fall—high cost per wear is guaranteed.
Saint Laurent
Guermantes slingback pumps
Miu Miu Jersey T-Shirt
We’re going to see layered shirts strongly throughout fall. Guest In Residence is an excellent go-to choice for this, but as Miu Miu remains one of my most requested brands, their newest season style had to make the list.
Miu Miu
jersey T-shirt
The Row Cecily Tassel Bag
The Cecily bag from The Row is back, this time now with tassels. I certainly know a popular piece when I see one; I am predicting that it will sell out quickly—especially in the dark brown!
The Row
Cecily tassel bag
Magda Butrym Asymmetric Draped Top
The ultimate transitional piece that will take you from summer to fall seamlessly. If you secure it now, you’re bound to wear it heavily well into fall.
Magda Butrym
asymmetric draped top
Prada Wish Pouch
Prada’s silk pouch popped off this season in pink, and with the launch of it in this all-new green colorway, I expect the very same thing to occur. I’m so ready for these richer color hues!
Prada
Wish pouch
Gimaguas Bailarinas Neoprenos
Neoprene ballerinas!? Say no more! Produced in various colorways, they are an instant yes and add-to-cart moment.
Gimaguas
Bailarinas Neoprenos
Hermès Marlo Sandals
It has been some time since an Hermès item made its way onto The Hot List; I have been very excited to see multiple shoe styles beginning to increase in demand. Although this style is for men’s, I couldn’t resist adding it in considering it is one of my best-selling shoe styles from them.
Hermès
Marlo sandals
The Row Woven Slip On Shoes
A leather slip-on mule is the ultimate (and necessary!) fall wardrobe item. This all-new woven style from The Row is guaranteed to sell out; I’m confidently calling it now.
The Row
woven slip on shoes
Nour Hammour Lowen Leather Jacket
The sourcing requests for Nour Hammour have begun rolling in, and that can mean a few important things: this is a brand that is in high demand, styles sell out, and the cooler months are right around the corner. Now is the month to secure your fall jackets, come September (and beyond), I’m expecting to see those two words: sold out.
Nour Hammour
Lowen leather jacket
Hermès Nour Sandals
And for my ladies, this one is for you! The first request came in for this style last week. I found them and posted them on our stories, and additional requests began to flow in. This color couldn’t be more perfect for fall.
Hermès
Nour sandals
Want more? Shop July’s Hot List picks below.
Dôen Junia Minidress
I recently traveled to my boyfriend’s hometown on the East Coast, and I received so many compliments when I wore this dress. Dôen continues to reign supreme as the ultimate summer wardrobe brand in my DMs, and this silk-and-lace mini is proof.
Dôen
Junia mini dress
Manolo Blahnik Paterno 50 Sandals
If there is one summer heel you need in your wardrobe, let it be this one. It’s a must-have that you’ll get plenty of wear out of. I’ve been wearing the white nonstop and plan to add more colors to my rotation soon.
Manolo Blahnik
Paterno 50 sandals
The Row Georgica Tote Bag
It’s not too late to secure your summer bag for the season (and beyond!). This style from The Row has been proving popular over the past month and comes in both beige and black; the beige, unsurprisingly, is already sold out.
The Row
Georgica tote bag
Thistles The Al Sunglasses
A new brand I’ve been receiving requests for lately? Thistles. Styles from this New York eyewear label have been spotted on Gigi Hadid, Kaia Gerber, and more. Now’s the time to jump on favorites like the Al; they’re selling out as we speak.
Thistles
The Al sunglasses
Chloé Matilda Sandals
A heeled sandal that’s even better in person—dare I say, one of the chicest I’ve seen in a while? It’s set on a brown suede sole and features a subtle logo in the front.
Chloé
Matilda sandals
Phoebe Philo Bombé Oversized Sunglasses
Runnnn! No exaggeration, I am shook that these are currently available online. They’re a best-selling style and a consistent top request for me; there’s a reason they’re still as coveted as ever.
Phoebe Philo
Bombé oversized sunglasses
Prada Suede Smartphone Case
The contrast crochet detailing on this Prada suede phone pouch provides the cutest, most delicate finishing touch. I can see this being a very versatile piece for fall.
Prada
suede smartphone case
Roberto Cavalli Printed Silk Minidress
Vintage Roberto Cavalli is having a moment this summer, but I personally love the new season just as much. The moment I saw this dress, even before I glanced at the brand, I said to myself: Here is a guaranteed sold-out style. Snap it up now if your size is available.
Roberto Cavalli
printed silk minidress
Amina Muaddi Vittoria Embellished Sandals
It’s been some time since Amina Muaddi made it onto the Hot List, but from the moment its new collection hit my feed, I knew things would change. This is the dreamiest summer heel; we all need a beautiful embellished sandal in our wardrobes!
Amina Muaddi
Vittoria embellished sandals
Celine Patchwork Jacket
This has been one of my top Celine requests this past month—second only to its circle sunglasses. The moment I posted this jacket on Instagram, demand was instant. Warning: A bag in this exact print is being released soon, and pre-orders have been skyrocketing.
Celine
patchwork jacket
Magda Butrym Slip Minidress
One thing we’re going to be seeing a lot of this fall? Lace! Magda Butrym, you do it again and again!
Magda Butrym
slip mini dress
Chloé Meret Platform Sandals
Another new-season style from Chloé that is set to sell out. The label’s platform sandals always do extremely well, and I’m confident these will be in serious demand too. They were released just this week and are already sold out in multiple sizes!
Chloé
Meret platform clogs
R13 Boyfriend Straight-Leg Jeans
Morgan Stewart deserves all the credit for making these pink boyfriend jeans pop off. The moment she wore them, requests began to flow in. There are a couple of sizes remaining online now; be quick to snap them up!
R13
boyfriend straight-leg jeans
Saint Laurent Lace-Trimmed Midi-Dress
Talk about the dress of the season! I can say with confidence that this will sell out. From the contrasting pink lace trim to the timeless fit, what’s not to love?
Saint Laurent
lace-trimmed midi dress
Saint Laurent Paris Sweatshirt
I’ll admit I hesitated for a moment adding this one in. (I take your trust in my recommendations very seriously.) What ultimately won me over is that the design screams vintage grail even though it’s new. What’s more, it’s already showing low stock, despite it just being released.
Saint Laurent
Paris sweatshirt
Phoebe Philo Gathered Leather Ballet Flats
It’s Phoebe Philo’s world, and we’re just living in it! Her best-selling gathered ballet flat is back for summer, this time in a chic ivory. I’ve sourced a lot of sizes for this style, and many clients have shared how comfortable they are. If you missed out before, now’s your chance to make them yours.
Phoebe Philo
gathered leather ballet flats
Phoebe Philo Canvas Sneakers
I couldn’t stop at only one Phoebe Philo piece this month. Her footwear is my most requested category, and these new canvas sneakers are bound to make it into my requests folder. They have very old Celine vibes!
Phoebe Philo
canvas sneakers
Chloé Thin-Strap Lingerie Top
The perfect LBT (little black top!) from Chloé has all the elements of a sold-out style. It’s extremely versatile, despite being somewhat sheer, and it layers easily during the cooler months.
Chloé
thin-strap lingerie top
Celine Scoobie Braided Mules
Celine continues to be one of my most requested brands, and based on the most recent runway collection, that momentum shows no signs of slowing down. This season all eyes are on the release of the Scoobie braided mule. I’m anticipating a sold-out style.
Celine
Scoobie braided mules
Khaite June Flats
I’m ending this month’s list with the only shoe style from Khaite that’s popping up in my sourcing requests at present: the Jane flat in zebra ponyskin. Lucky for us all, they just did a full restock!
Khaite
Jane flats
Want more? Shop June’s Hot List picks below.
Dôen Toussine Top
Are we all ready for Dôen to take over our feeds again this summer? I certainly am, and I am kicking off with their newest sleeveless top—the easiest add-to-cart moment I’ve experienced of late.
Dôen
Toussine top
Khaite x Oliver Peoples 1967C Sunglasses
My best-selling sunglasses style this past month was the 1967C Khaite x Oliver Peoples frame in black. Although currently sold out in this color (my DMs are ready for you), the clear citrine is still available to shop immediately.
Khaite
x Oliver Peoples 1967C sunglasses
The Row Estelle Two Tote
It pains me to link pieces that you’re unable to shop right away. Although the Estelle bag in the smaller size has been the most requested, I’m linking to the slightly larger size so that you can make it yours now. This is an excellent summer tote that you’re guaranteed to get unlimited wear out of.
The Row
large Estelle Two bag
Isabel Marant x Havaianas Studs Sandals
Speaking of footwear, requests have begun trickling in for the newest style from the Isabel Marant x Havaianas collab. Produced in both black and white, these puffy, studded sandals were an instant hit.
Isabel Marant
x Havaianas studs sandals
Khaite Liria Sandals
Khaite’s animal-print pieces, including leopard and snake, continue to trend heavily; they frequently pop up in my DMs. This month I’m linking to the brand’s all-new Liria ankle-strap heel. Already showing sold out and low stock across various sizes, I’m anticipating this will be a popular summer style.
Khaite
Liria ankle strap sandals
Saint Laurent Swimsuit
There is no monthly installment without Saint Laurent; it remains one of my top five most requested brands. Its newest swimsuit style—a cutout one-piece featuring the brand’s initials in gold hardware—is guaranteed to sell out.
Saint Laurent
YSL strapless swimsuit
Christopher Esber Palma Flip-Flops
If Christopher Esber’s shoe success last summer is any indication (see their best-selling Jo jelly flip-flops), the new Palma—a leather thong sandal with a raffia footbed—will be another runaway hit. With a full-size run still available, now is the time to act.
Christopher Esber
Palma flip flops
Alaïa Jewel Sandals
This proving-popular style is available now, but blink, and they may be gone. Leave it to Alaïa to provide us with one of the season’s hottest summer shoe styles. It’s also available in white, and I’ve had several clients request to purchase both.
Alaïa
invisible flat jewel sandals
Miu Miu Eyelet Lace Miniskirt
Perhaps one of the cutest skirts I have seen Miu Miu produce in recent seasons. I spotted this and immediately added it to my cart. It’s crafted from a lightweight linen, with the subtle Miu Miu logo making the perfect finishing touch.
Miu Miu
slubbed eyelet lace mini skirt
The Row Beach Flip-Flops
Another proving-popular style from The Row has entered the chat. We are going to see these everywhere in the coming weeks, worn by many. I anticipate they will sell out, especially in white.
The Row
Beach flip flops
Miu Miu Cowboy Hat
Miu Miu’s newest addition to its cowboy-hat lineup features an attached leather hatband for the first time. With these styles continuing to sell out (the raffia remains my most requested one!), now is the time to jump on it if your size is showing available. Yeehaw!
Miu Miu
drill cowboy hat
The Row Idaho Shoulder Bag
Introducing The Row’s latest handbag, for which I’ve seen an immediate spike in demand: the Idaho, now produced with longer shoulder straps. I personally purchased this and have already gotten so much wear out of it. It’s the best everyday shoulder bag—and also comes in khaki.
The Row
Idaho shoulder bag
Prada Embroidered Linen Top
The perfect linen top is a summer must-have, and you need look no further than this option from Prada to have you sorted. Already proving popular and set to see demand increase in the coming weeks.
Prada
embroidered linen top
Maison Margiela Tabi Ballerinas
It is perhaps surprising that Maison Margiela doesn’t make it onto the Hot List more often. I have featured a couple of pieces over the years, but no style has received the immediate demand that the newest confetti flat has. When I say immediate, I truly mean immediate! Requests started flowing in the moment they dropped, for both the white and PVC styles. These are guaranteed to sell out.
Maison Margiela
Tabi ballerina flats
Christopher Esber Ripple Minidress
Christopher Esber and summer dressing go hand in hand. The color on this gathered minidress—a vivid aquatic blue—is breathtaking, and it’s an easy-to-pack style for any upcoming travels.
Christopher Esber
Ripple mini dress
Miu Miu Eyelet Poplin Top
It’s always a Miu Miu summer! I knew there would be quite a few Miu Miu requests in this month’s column. Chief among them is this sweet eyelet cami. I’d personally style it with my vintage Levi’s for effortless ease.
Miu Miu
slubbed eyelet poplin top
Miu Miu Stretch-Jersey Top
Another very easy-to-style Miu Miu piece for the warmer months ahead. It was produced in two color combinations, and it definitely screams sold out.
Miu Miu
stretch jersey top
Loro Piana Ida Sandals
Introducing Loro Piana’s latest sandal, the Ida, in a very fun summer color. Produced in teal (pictured, favorite!), black, and tangerine, these are an easy and fun addition to your summer wardrobe.
Loro Piana
Ida sandals
Magda Butrym Floral-Appliqué Camisole
Finishing with the one Magda Butrym style that has made its way into my DMs this past month. Multiple requests have been received, so if you spot your size, don’t hesitate.
By Malene Birger
floral-appliqué camisole
