Put on a simple black sweater, step into this IVKO skirt and, really, you are already dressed. It hardly needs anything else. The long vertical bands in black, blue, cream, grey and warm orange immediately draw the eye and give the skirt an elegant, almost graphic character.

But the most beautiful part happens when you start to move. The pleats open and close with every step, making the pattern constantly change and allowing the colours to appear differently each time. It gives the skirt a wonderful sense of movement without ever feeling excessive. Feminine, expressive and surprisingly easy to wear.

The vertical lines also make the silhouette appear beautifully elongated. Pair it with a fitted black roll-neck and boots for a strong, streamlined look, or pick up the blue or warm orange from the pattern in a sweater. Add a blouse and elegant shoes and the very same skirt instantly feels more dressed up.

Then there is the elasticated waistband: not the detail that demands attention, but exactly the one that will probably make you wear this skirt far more often than you expect. It sits neatly at the waist, while the skirt below falls generously and fluidly.

The combination of 68% wool and 32% viscose gives the knit warmth and that rich IVKO appearance, while the viscose helps the pleats move beautifully and fluidly. As a result, the skirt does not only look special when you are standing still, but especially when you walk across the room.

This is the kind of skirt that turns a simple black sweater into a complete outfit. And probably for that very reason, one of those IVKO pieces you will reach for again and again.

• Brand: IVKO
• Model: Pleated Knit Skirt Azulejo Black
• Fit: Flared, pleated fit
• Composition: 68% wool, 32% viscose
• Colour palette: Black, blue, grey, cream and warm orange
• Details: Pleated knitted skirt with vertical patterns and an elasticated waistband
• Production: Sustainably and artisanally made in Europe (Serbia)
• Care instructions: Hand wash or use a cold wool wash programme; preferably wash with a mild wool detergent and dry flat to keep the shape and natural fibres in optimal condition