Descended from a family of dressmakers and tailors, Achille Maramotti was well equipped to launch his own, now iconic, brand in 1951. Putting the Italian town of Reggio Emilia on the map, <b><a href=" http://www.selfridges.com/cat/max-mara/" style="text-decoration: none"><font color="black">Max Mara</font></a></b> has since grown into a tour de force for timeless fashion. Perpetuating its decade-defying aesthetic, the label spins pure linen with bold stripes to create the Alea cardigan that’s topped with pockets for practicality and belted for a defined fit.