If you were to peek into my Net-a-Porter wishlist, one brand would appear more than most: Dries Van Noten. The bold and colourful shoes, the printed dresses, the beautifully packaged lipsticks and perfumes all snapped up rather quickly by many a maximalist. This season, though, one piece is proving more popular than the rest: the printed silk wrap skirt. And versatility is its great pulling point.
By versatile, I don't simply mean a flip flop for daytime and a heel come evening. I mean it can genuinely be worn anywhere, any way, which is precisely what makes it one of the most interesting finds of the moment. On a winter's day at the office, a knee-high boot and a high-necked jumper will pair perfectly. On a mid-summer holiday, a sandal and a swimsuit slot in without a second thought. And for a fancy dinner, a tucked-in shirt, strappy heel and statement earrings will have the same skirt destined for a seat at the long-stretching bar.
