Recession Indicator Chic? Bella Hadid, Olivia Rodrigo, and more trendsetters are making mid-range styles the biggest flex. by Alyssa Lapid June 11, 2026 We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. It’s a very specific kind of style heartbreak: You see a chic bag on the arm of your favorite It girl, google it, and end up promptly closing the tab, discouraged by the four-figure (or more) price tag.