8 Fishy Bags, Outfits & Accessories To Kick Off Your Sardine Girl Summer Starter Pack
Look out, because here comes the freshest, and possibly most random, style trend we've seen in a hot minute. Sardine Girl Summer is Brat Girl Summer and Hot Girl Summer's kitschy, Mediterranean-inspired cousin, who's not afraid to turn heads with prints of (no surprise here) sardine fishes and tins!
This wacky trend really blew up with the launch of Staud's tin-y sardine can bags, plus Bottega Veneta's trendy sardine earrings and sunnies.
Photo from Staud
Whether you enjoy eating these salty, tinned fishes or absolutely hate the taste of them, the refreshing aesthetic of these little fishes make them surprisingly wearable and easy to mix and match with the rest of your wardrobe.
Here are 8 trendy and adorable sardine-infused fashion and home decor finds, including one that managed to incorporate some local flavour!
1. Canned Sardine Handbag
Photo from Shein
Just because it looks like a tin of sardines, doesn't mean your bag has to be tin-y and dysfunctional. This roomy tote comes in a plethora of sardine-related styles, but our fave is this eye-catching pink one! Get it at Shein for $2.75.
2. Sardine Print T-Shirt
Photo from Zara
Big fan of soft and comfy shirts? This baby pink tee comes with a round neck, short sleeves, and a print of sardines from Lisboa. Now, we don't need to know exactly how these Portuguese fish taste like to know they look extra stylish — especially with all the embroidered details. Get it at ZARA for $21.90.
3. Sardine button-up top
Photo from Shein
What is it about boats, fish, and any prints that are remotely nautical that make them look so Ha 💸 Ha 💸 Ha 💸 Ha 💸 old money? Patterned in a classic deep red and blue, this sardine button-up top screams 'seaside vacay' in a strangely classy way. Get it from Shein for $14.49.
4. Local Canned Sardine Socks
Photo from wheniwasfour
Ahuat Brand Sardines are a familiar sight for any Singaporean, which makes it pretty awesome that you can now wear its cheerful, bright and homely colours on your feet. These conversation starters will get you a laugh or two whenever you whip out your dogs, and are perfect as gifts for anyone with an old-school SG vibe (just in time for SG60 this August)! Get it from wheniwasfour for $12.90.
5. Strappy Sardine Top
Photo from Pull & Bear
Have you been scrolling while going, "eh, it's cute but I'm a minimalist.."? Well, don't take your jeans-and-white top aesthetic out of the equation yet! Here's a white tank that sports a cute blue sardine, complete with thin straps. Its stretchy cotton material is perfect for hot and humid weather, or as a base for layering. Get it from Pull & Bear for $9.90.
6. Tin of Sardines Cushion
Photo from Cotton On
Unlike with warmer and furrier pets like cats or dogs, the thought of cuddling with fishes doesn't sound very comfy. Good thing we can now enjoy these plush sardines, which come in an equally soft, zippable storage pouch/cushion shaped like a tin. Fair warning, you'll want to make sure you have adequate space on your couch or room before adding this one to cart — it's a lot larger than it looks. Get it from Cotton On for $49.90.
7. Knitted Sardine Tank
Photo from ASOS
In need of something a little warmer for when the AC in your office gets cold? Look no further! This fuzzy knitted tank sports two large blue sardines on its front, plus matching blue trim on all its edges. Throw on a matching blue jacket or cardigan for an extra cosy ensemble. Get it on ASOS for $59.99.
8. Sardine Makeup Pouch
Photo from Shopee
Bet you never thought you could be storing your makeup and essentials in a sardine tin. We don't fully get it either, but it's okay — securing your must-carry items and that cute IG flatlay all in one go is made super easy, when you have this trendy sardine can pouch. Get it on Shopee for $10.66.
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