The Cardi Comeback

The most neglected knitwear, the humble button-down cardi has a new lease of life. It's back and It-girl approved. Abandon notions of functional-not-fashionable knits touted as insurance against overzealous aircon, this season, fine-knit staples are proving a directional alternative to your regular tops. Make like Bella and wear yours buttoned, instead of a tee or tank. Gauge the (knit) gauge depending on the temperature - when it’s cooler go chunkier and vice versa.

Now, back to the topic of buttons - extra points for interesting buttons, like tortoiseshell or prim pearls.

See how some of our girl-crushes are styling them...