Trend of the Week: Vested interests and the failsafe collegiate look

A model walks the runway during the Prada fashion show as part of Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2020-2021 on February 20, 2020 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)

It’s that time of year again. As the leaves turn and mercury dips, the failsafe collegiate look gets the sartorial thumbs up. 

Sweater vests command attention this term albeit in less academic more psychedelic iterations. 

Preppy argyle gets its comeuppance as anti-fashion prints jockey for first class honours. 

Spinning a yarn just got interesting.

'Stjernoeva' vest, Kit Coture, from €65

THE EDIT

Prepare for pullovers that don’t pull any punches.

Ganni button-front cashmere vest, Farfetch, €296 

Ganni, €296

M&S Collection pure cotton striped sleeveless knitted top, M&S, €20

 

M&S, €20

Patterned sweater vest, Sandro, €145 

Sandro, €145

Prada wool sweater vest, My Theresa, €550 

My Theresa, €550

Vintage 1980s checked pattern vest, Beyond Retro, €23 

Beyond Retro, €23

Marella ‘Belfast’ top, Zalando, was €159; now €115

Zalando, €115

 

MSGM psychedelic print knitted vest, Farfetch, €250 

Farfetch, €250

MSGM knitted vest, Farfetch, €280

Farfetch, €280

STYLE NOTES

• SHINE ON: Channel 70s glam rock with vinyl trousers and... 
• BREAK IT UP: Wear belted over a dress. Add a trench and boots for trans-seasonal ease.
• LUXE LOUNGING: Layer over a crisp t-shirt with soft joggers while working from home.
• OPPOSITES ATTRACT: Make like Prada and pair with a froufrou fringed skirt.