THE MUST-HAVE: THE MUUMUU

On Wikipedia, it’s defined as “a loose dress of Hawaiian origin that hangs from the shoulders... and is often brilliantly coloured”. On the S/S ’17 runways, its vintage chic returns, reinterpreted – from Etro’s Talitha Gettyesque kaftan (opposite – and yes, some designers use the terms interchangeably) to Balenciaga’s loud yet elegant Lycra rendition (this page). Resort-ready comfort main fashion season highlight – isn’t that what the ideal staple should be all about?

– IJ