6 street-style trends we're loving this summer

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Raise your hand if you feel personally victimised by stores releasing autumn apparel already – because we do.

Stores may think it's time for fall wear, but the weather is saying something different. As temperatures continue to soar, we hit the camera-primed Columbia Circle area – Shanghai's newest old-made-trendy spot – to see what's trending for the hottest time of the year (including a few summer-friendly fall newcomers), best when styled out with a pair of XXS sunglasses.

Millennial pink clearly isn't just a trend for 2017, because we're still not over it

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Who knows why we love this colour so much, whether it's pink cafés, pink drinks or the perfect accessory, it never disappoints. While we can't imagine this is the coolest outfit temperature wise, it is overwhelmingly on trend. The millennial pink blazer, off-white silk corset, rhinestoned bag and clear shoes – talk about an Insta-knockout.

Stripes for Wally, stripes for pirates and stripes for you too

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It seems that every piece of fashion this year has stripes. Trousers have them going down the seam, shirts have them, even collars have ribbed stripes. It's just striped everything. Thanks to fast fashion like Zara and ASOS, anyone can jump on this style train.

Monochrome + lilac = monochromatic lilac

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While we're still self-confessed head-over-heels for millennial pink, millennial lilac is becoming the new go-to colour – and what a better way to wear it than monochromatically. The only thing that could complete this picture is a taro bubble tea.

Clean cut with joggers

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Joggers have long been seen as on-trend streetwear but now they are starting to become a real staple in many guys' wardrobes. Their biggest appeal: they're super comfy and, if styled right, they can look really good. Opt for a loose-fitting cropped pair to look stellar for the rest of the summer.

Lax bros

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Mid-calfs are normally worn on the athletic turf, but they've worked their way into everyday life. Add some personality to your wardrobe by wearing a fun pair of high socks with a pattern or stripes and you'll be ready to take the world by storm (and ready to ball after work).

A blast from the past

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And to introduce you to the most contested summer fashion choice: the bumbag (North Americans read: fanny pack). Designer brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Prada have brought back the bumbag this season as a versatile bag that displays their logo while keeping your hands free. Most are split on the pack because of its tourist-from-the-'80/'90s vibe, but it is a sensible choice for the fast-paced Shanghai grind.

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