THE HERO PIECE: CAPRIS

Some time after the ’50s – when it was worn by chic Italian vacationers (explains the moniker) and Audrey Hepburn (see her 1957 film Funny Face) – these cropped, close-fitted pants lost the fashion plot, becoming better known as an office staple. This season, it reclaims its place as a stylish foundation piece, balancing out the seriousness of tailoredcoats at Jil Sander, lending youthfulness to classically feminine jackets at Fendi, and giving retro-inspired looks a breezy edge. So, if you were thinking of what to pack for your upcoming holiday...