When it comes to my bags, pony hair is a consistently irresistible element. Derek Lam, Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, bring it on! I have always been more into the silky yet bristly texture for bags and shoes, ideal for breaking up smooth leathers and an agreeable palette for leopard-prints, so it hadn’t occurred to me to apply it as a print. But visionary Phillip Lim has enough ingenuity to take pony to the next level – it actually makes for a pleasing pattern that exudes low-key softness.
On Lim’s silk crepe de chine playsuit, showcasing his trademark off-center zipper, the pony-hair print takes on the look of worn and washed denim, just the thing a weekend romper calls for. Business in the front, party in the back! You get the look of a laid-back dress, the comfort of shorts, and the leisurely luxury of subtle pony hair. On Net-a-Porter
Pair with: Pump it up, seventies-gone-modern style, with Costume National’s sky-high wedges. Deliciously dirty red slingbacks get a major dose of confidence via a cork-wood and stacked-heel platform. Costume National Slingback Cork Wedges, $963.
