Most Wanted
A curated roundup of the best new fashion arrivals, hand-picked by our editors
Always ahead of the curve when it comes to what’s trending, the street-style set has put polo shirts modeled after sporty rugby styles firmly back on the fashion map. The preppy design, which emerged last season and was quickly adopted by Hailey Bieber and Rihanna, has been spotted on the chicest show attendees in all major fashion cities – so consider this your cue to invest.
Of all the styles to pique our interest, JW Anderson’s version takes the top spot. Knitted from a blend of cotton and wool, it has a neat polo collar and collegiate stripes in paintbox-bright red and yellow hues. Although the shape is already slightly loose, NET-A-PORTER’s junior shopping editor Millie Parry suggests sizing up for an even slouchier fit.
“Weekend style is all about comfort, and a rugby shirt is the ultimate off-duty essential,” says Parry. “This JW Anderson style is the perfect piece to throw on for lunch or a stroll with friends, styled with jeans – I love Agolde’s ‘Low Curve’ pair from our NET SUSTAIN edit – and my trusty Adidas Originals ‘Samba OG’ sneakers. As for finishing touches, I never leave the house without a pair of sunglasses,” she adds. While denim is great for achieving more casual looks, skirts and tailoring are a good way to elevate a polo shirt for the office or dinner, too. Try styling yours untucked over a mini skirt with loafers and socks, or tuck into relaxed, wide-leg pants. Trust us, it’s set to work overtime in your closet this season and beyond.
A brand also well-versed in creating hardworking and infinitely chic wardrobe staples is The Row. Its ‘Aurelius’ jacket is an elevated take on workwear styles, made from a sumptuous cotton and cashmere-blend and finished with utilitarian pockets and buckled tabs to create a more defined silhouette. Throw yours over a red knit and straight-leg jeans, adding Saint Laurent’s ‘Jill’ ankle boots (their sleek, pointed-toe shape adds requisite polish to more casual pieces) and Gucci’s ‘Softbit’ bag in slouchy tan suede.
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