This is one of those IVKO skirts you put on and suddenly the rest of your outfit is allowed to stay wonderfully simple. Deep petrol creates a beautiful dark base for long bands of turquoise, fuchsia, pink, warm orange and green. Up close, you keep discovering new small motifs; from a distance, they come together in a rich, almost graphic play of colour.

And then you start walking. That is when this skirt really shows why it is so special. The pleats open with every step, revealing different parts of the pattern each time. The skirt seems to constantly change in colour and rhythm. It gives it a beautiful swing and makes it feminine without ever feeling demure.

Petrol also makes this colourway surprisingly easy to style. Pair the skirt with a simple sweater in navy or petrol for an elegant, calm base and let the pattern do the talking. Fuchsia or turquoise brings one of the brighter colours forward, while warm orange or green immediately gives the skirt a completely different character.

The wide elasticated waistband sits comfortably and keeps the top beautifully clean. Below it, the skirt has all the room it needs to flare softly and fluidly. That contrast between the simple waist and the expressive pattern makes the silhouette especially attractive.

The combination of 68% wool and 32% viscose gives the knit warmth and a rich appearance, while the viscose provides a fluid drape. Exactly what this pleated skirt needs: enough structure to keep its shape beautifully and enough movement to come alive with every step.

This is not a skirt you wear when you want to go unnoticed. Even with a simple sweater, it immediately shows that you love colour, distinctive clothing and an expressive feminine style.

• Brand: IVKO
• Model: Pleated Knit Skirt Azulejo Petrol
• Fit: Flared, pleated fit
• Composition: 68% wool, 32% viscose
• Colour palette: Deep petrol, turquoise, fuchsia, pink, warm orange and green
• 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