Practical and affordable, swapping wool for more affordable acrylic-based materials, this style was largely popularised by Mary Quant who launched a plethora of casual knitwear designs during the era
The deep ebony finish with dark brown accents adds sophisticated character
To be in their intimate space, sometimes it was a bit much. Among the items expected to fetch top dollar in the 1,419-lot auction: Fishers personal Star Wars script and one of Reynolds costumes from Singin in the Rain , a lavender chiffon dress she wore during the musicals You Were Meant For Me sequence (she preserved four of her costumes from the 1952 film
Style it with knee-high boots and a long coat for a chic contrast, or pair it with strappy heels and statement jewellery for a more glamorous ensemble
Top designers keep returning to this shade because it photographs well, complements a range of skin tones, and pairs easily with gold, silver, or nude accessories