Bows are big news this season; we’ve seen them on the catwalk in models’ hair, on bags and on every item of clothing you can think of. It’s a look the celebs are becoming very fond of, and above all an easy way to work summer trends into your wardrobe. Try accessorizing a simple knit with a huge pussy bow like this one and see what happens…
You’d be forgiven for thinking this cream cardigan came straight out of a vintage shop – if it wasn’t for the hefty designer price tag. The king of modern classics, with a retro twist, Marc Jacobs bring us his take on spring knitwear in the form of this cropped cardi with a heavy 70s influence. Predictable we know, but boy, are we loving it!
Whilst we Brits might lead the way in innovative, experimental and sometimes downright foolish fashions, those ladies across the channel will always have a certain je ne sais quoi when it comes to chic dressing. Leaders in the art of understated style, and proponents of the less-is-more school of fashion thought, take a tip from French label agnes b by sporting this stripy, monochrome for some true Gallic style.
A sugary-sweet, cropped-sleeve cardigan like this one from Cath Kidston is simply perfect for working the whole prim ‘n’ proper 1950’s feel this summer. It’s even got a floral print trim as a lining – could it get any cuter?
Thank heaven for Oli, bringing PPQ to the mainstream and enabling those of us who lust after the real thing the opportunity to get our grubby mitts on something just as good. Their PPQ fusion range features some hyper-cool pieces, including this gold buttoned cardi in red and black for a real military flavour.
Like it or not, fringing is back for good (well at least for summer anyway), and before you start getting cold sweats, this time you don’t have to look like an extra from a country and western band. 2008’s fringes are delicate and pretty – in suede on sandals, finely cut leather on bags and cotton strands on cardigans, like this one from Phillip Lim. Trust us, it’ll work.
Much as we’d like to, we’re not all able to work the latest Gareth Pugh creation into our wardrobes (two metre long shoulder pads aren’t the most practical office wear, you see?) Reiss is our favourite place on the high street for finding a mix of style and practicality. Forget fussy detailing or the aforementioned two metre shoulder pads, what you’ll find here are simple – and good quality – basics, cut for real women.
The pearly buttons, the vintage-looking trim, the softest, coziest wool; could this cardi get any better? The fact that it’s a snip at only thirty big ones isn’t going to hurt either.
The nautical, Riviera vibe doesn’t show any signs of going out of fashion for the foreseeable future – and hey, who are we to complain? This knitted top is style-by-numbers; pair with skinnies, flats and some serious sunglasses for undeniable A-list chic.
With the summer just around the corner, now’s the time to shed the greys, black and blues and embrace some colour into your life and/or wardrobe. Superbrights and new neons are where it’s at this time around, so grab a piece of the action with this Arran knit sweater from Milly.