It’s quickly cemented itself as a favorite of everyone from fashion nuns to the industry’s magpies. Indeed, a knit maxi number, whether ribbed or smooth, solid or striped, has become a mainstay on and off the runways in recent seasons. For Phoebe Philo, one of the look’s staunchest champions, it’s been the stuff of Céline catwalks all the way back to Fall ’14. Since then, the look has spread like stylish wildfire. Resort saw countless designers tapping into its adaptability for pre-season needs; team these pieces with tights and a chubby coat for cold climes, or bare legs and espadrilles come spring.
Here, a handful of our favorite takes for your delectation, and inspiration.
—Kristin Anderson, Style.com
