Polka dots have been experiencing a rebrand. The speckled pattern was formerly synonymous with retro fashion favored by vintage enthusiasts. Or Minnie Mouse. This year, however, the industry apparently collectively decided it was time to give the dotted look its stamp of approval.

Runways saw spots in all sizes and color combinations, while in real life, celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Dua Lipa, and Bella Hadid made “polka dot summer” trend . The pattern clearly has staying power and could overthrow animal prints, aka the print du jour, come 2026. Need proof? Elsa Hosk just wore the spotted look to a high-fashion gala and exemplified how it could also be risqué.

Elsa’s Polka Dot Dress

On Saturday, Nov. 1, Hollywood’s chicest flocked to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for the ann

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