Converse sneakers are popular in Paris? Who would have thought. Locals and world travelers from nine different countries gave us the lowdown on what’s really hot (and not) on the international stage. See if any of your favorite pieces are popular somewhere else. (Then if others don’t understand your style, you can always justify it as being worldly.)



Barcelona, Spain
Trend: Vibrant Hues
Women in Barcelona love to wear vibrant colors and mix and match bold patterns typically shied away from in the United States. The liberal mixing can be seen in the collections of two of their most popular designers—Custo Barcelona and Desigual.

Trend: Mullets
Mullets are incredibly popular in Spain, and not just for men! The “business in the front, party in the back” style has become a hit among young Spaniards, especially in populous cities like Madrid and Barcelona. “It's funny, because when some of my Spanish friends asked about style differences, they were surprised to hear that mullets are definitely not hip.