These are the 11 cult designer items to invest in this season—and they're already selling out

From the new Prada bag everyone's obsessed with to the must-have trainers of the moment

a pair of earrings, a bag and sunglasses
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As much as we're firm advocates of investing in hard-working basics, and taking the time to curate a capsule wardrobe that will see you stylishly through you many years yet to come, even we can't resist the pull of a hot new cult item every now and then.

You know the type: that one designer piece that keeps cropping up on your Instagram feed over and over again, worn by all the cool girls, and that you just can't get out of your head. Perhaps it's a pair of fabulous shoes that you just know you'd wear every day, a handbag with the power to elevate even the most basic of outfits, or a pair of status sunglasses that are sure to be everywhere by the end of the summer—if not all of the above...

And, of course, you want the extra kudos of being one of the first to own said piece(s)—particularly given their propensity for selling out within hours, before doubling in price once they hit the re-sale sites.

Well, we have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that for spring 2025, there's a particularly epic batch of designer items that are already well on their way to achieving cult status—and we've rounded up every single one of them for you below while they're still available. The bad news is that your bank balance may take a little while to recover...

That said, all of the must-have pieces we've selected below are much more than just a one-season wonder. They might be trend-led and particularly hot right now, but they're also timeless enough to ensure you'll love and wear them in the long-term too. So, while they might be quite a hefty investment, if you consider cost-per-wear, they'll be well worth every penny.

So, without further ado, these are officially the coolest cult pieces to get your hands on this season—from the nautical-themed Prada handbag everyone's obsessed with, to the statement Alaïa earrings poised to de-throne Bottega's iconic drop design.

Shop the designer cult buys of spring 2025

Clementina Jackson
Fashion Editor

Clementina Jackson is the Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes, edits and commissions stories spanning catwalk trends, industry news, shopping must-haves, long-form fashion features, and interviews. She was previously Acting Site Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, and has also worked for a range of titles including Harper's Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Tatler, and Cosmopolitan.