Inspired by menswear, tweed was translated across the gender divide in the 20s – there’s enough sophistication for everyone, after all. Having first sprung up in Parisian ateliers,
Claudie Pierlot reworks the essence of those original woven skirts for AW17 to create this thigh-high, button-studded version. Cut to sit neatly above your hips, it’s just the right height for both tucking in a top and leaving your layering loose. Play up to the heritage connotations with one of the ruffled blouses that are everywhere this season, or dress down with trainers and a tee to steer clear of twee.
<li>Claudie Pierlot tweed mini skirt
<li>Concealed zip-fly fastening at side
<li>Mid-rise, fitted, darts at front and back, buttoned split at front, fully lined
<li>64% cotton, 32% nylon, 4% acrylic; lining 50% acetate, 50% viscose
<li>Machine wash
<li>True to size
<li>Size 8: Length 18"
<li>Model is 5ft 10" and wears a size 8