The easiest styling tricks are often the most effective. And by now we’re familiar with the nifty, nonchalant knit-draped-over-shoulders hack. Whether it’s an artfully slung sweater or a loosely tied knit, this season, designers and the street style set are utilising the casual styling solution to full effect.
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Daniel Fletcher is partly to thank for the emergence of the trend in London this season, at his debut as creative director of Mithridate. Models and attendees opted for fuzzy mohair knits in pastel pink, mint green and lemon yellow, carefreely draped over collard knits, cardigans and crisp cotton shirts. Meanwhile, at her London Fashion Week runway debut, Pauline Dujancourt’s wispy ethereal gowns were styled with chunky cable knits.
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Emilia Wickstead dabbled in the trend too, with chartreuse and chocolate knits and Talia Byre delivered her own take on the trend as candy-coloured bibs hung loose around the model’s neck instead of jumpers and cardigans.
First spotted at Copenhagen Fashion Week for AW25 where Scandi brands Won Hundred and OpéraSPORT, Henrik Vibskov and The Garment all swathed their models in layers of slouchy knits – sometimes asymmetrically slung across the body, sometimes loosely knotted around the neck and sometimes doubling as outerwear itself.
The trend is not only practical (although who doesn’t love an extra layer on chilly days?); it’s a surefire way to add a layer of undone elegance to your outfit — like you just happened to throw a cashmere jumper over your shoulders as you rushed out the door, but somehow, you look impeccably chic.
The best part: the look can be easily achieved with items you already own, be it your favourite charcoal cashmere jumper or that bright red cardi you wish you got more wear out of – just pull out your favourite knits, tie and knot and you are good to go!
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