The Style Issue, July 30, 2026
Polka dots? Consider them officially back on the fashion radar. The vintage print made a chic return on the Spring/Summer 2026 runways of Khaite, Tory Burch and Altuzarra — and Jamaica’s style girls are taking notes, bringing the trend from the runway to their summer escapes.
Spotted! Model Shannon Hamilton’s Fashion Nova polka-dot beach look was all the summer style inspo we needed.Shot by Kamari via IG/@badgyalshanshan
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I JACQUEMUS Dr Janell Wright said vacation mode, but make it Fashion Week. The Jacquemus Le Maillot Bastide polka-dot swimsuit at the insta-famous Jacquemus Beach Club in Bodrum was the ultimate “I packed with purpose” moment — and the Bottega Veneta Zebra Pouch? Chef’s kiss!IG/@janellhoney_
From Dr Janell Wright’s Jacquemus moment at the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum beach experience to Drezel Simmonds serving retro glamour on the Amalfi Coast, model Shannon Hamilton’s seaside statement, and American reality star Erica Mena showcasing the Caribbean influence of the movement in a statement set from Jamaican-owned label Posh By V, the dot squad is rewriting the rules for summer ensembles.
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Alla Moda Reality TV star Erica Mena brought the polka-dot trend to Lake Como, Italy, in the Posh By V Oly Dot Capri Set. Liliia Posunko via IG/@ericamena
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Page 2 The Style Issue shares proof that a classic never really goes out of style.
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