The Elevated Cargo

The point here: Pair it with dressier items so that it has more than Tank Girl potential – heels instead of sneakers; a feminine top instead of a grungy tee; and a tailored jacket instead of a bomber.

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Fendi’s version should be the go-to reference when you’re copping a pair.
 
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Cotton, $89.90, Topshop.

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Cotton, $69.90, Stradivarius.

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Cotton linen, $69.90, Zara.

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Silk blouse, $570, Diane von Furstenberg.

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Polyester jacket, $149, Topshop.

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Sheepskin jacket, $199, Mango.

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Dries van Noten shows that when you add a fancy top and pumps, cargos become party ready.
 
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Satin and jacquard, $1,080, Off-White.

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Cotton, $1,360, Alexander Wang.

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Cotton blouse, $600, Kate Spade.

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Max & Co. cotton sweatshirt with paillettes (price unavailable), Max Mara.
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Tweed jacket, $650, Bimba Y Lola.

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Calf leather sandals,  $290, Cos.
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Goatskin sandals with crystals, $2,620, Miu Miu.

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Lace & Eyelets

They were once perennial Summer favourites, then statement pieces made trends, well, less trendy. But like all things, the cycle has come full circle.

 

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"Lace dress, $1,195, Maryling. "

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20th-century nightie meets romantic evening wear at Jonathan Simkhai.
 
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Nylon-blend blouse, $59.90, Zara.
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Cotton blouse, $99.90, Topshop.
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Polyester dress, $89, Mango.

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Polyester dress, $576, Topshop.

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Perseverance London polyester blouse, $200, Et-i-kit.
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Polyester blouse, $59.90, Mango.
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Polyester blouse, $74.95, H&M.
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Polyester blouse, $74.95, H&M.
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Cotton blouse, $59.90, Zara.

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Cotton blouse, $69.90, Zara.

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Cotton dress, $585, Sandro.

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Cotton dress, $119, H&M.

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Cotton blouse, $74.95, H&M.
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Cotton blouse, $119, Topshop.
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Cotton and linen blouse, $1,850, Coach.

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Cotton dress, $585, Sandro.

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Cotton dress, $1,230, Diane von Furstenberg.

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