When it comes to packing for a hot weather holiday, you can bet my luggage will be brimming with the classic zigzag knit. Here’s your one-stop shop for a complete vacation wardrobe! Well, on second thought, you might be wise to mix and match. You don’t want to look like you’re trying to look like a member of the Missoni clan (Margherita, we would never try to compete!).
But you have to admit: the summer collection is intensely complete. I would be happy to own it all and coordinate with other pieces here and there – you never want to don one designer head-to-toe, anyway.
You’ve got your beach and pool time – and even an evening or two – covered. A punchy little playsuit for endless fun-in-the-sun activities, a breezy kaftan for when you want to cover up and still show a whole lot of leg, and the flirty “Praga” wrap dress, with a hypnotizing oversized crochet knit, is fit for any occasion.
Even the woven thread-and-metal necklace nails relaxed chic. Hide from the rays in the scalloped-hem hat and revel in the opportunity to wear the espadrille platforms, since they are strictly resort (knotted crochet and rope doesn’t quite translate to pavement-pounding).
And what holiday would be complete without the quintessential Missoni bikini? This one’s reversible, in case you need to take a break from your knits. But really, why would you want to? Suffice to say I’m a bit obsessed with the Italian house. And not afraid to show it!
“Adria” Crochet-Knit Playsuit on Net-a-Porter for $835.
“Eraclea” Reversible Crochet-Knit Triangle Bikini on Net-a-Porter for $360.
“Praga” Patchwork Crochet-Knit Wrap Dress on Net-a-Porter for $1,185.
Woven Chain Necklace on Net-a-Porter for $655.
“Durban” Crochet-Knit Patchwork Kaftan on Net-a-Porter for $945.
Crochet-Knit Espadrille Sandals on Net-a-Porter for $350.
Crochet-Knit Cotton Hat on Net-a-Porter for $325.
