Distressed and Openwork Knitwear – Go Grunge or Add a Classy Edge

Distressed and openwork knits are fun at the end of summer and a versatile addition to your wardrobe, whether you’re more into grunge-y or classic styles.

The featured image shows (l-r) Dries Van Noten SS2024 Menswear, Base Mark SS2023, Balmain SS2023, and Rolf Ekroth AW2023 Menswear. All catwalk and lookbook images are from Vogue Runway.

When it’s warmer, you can wear something with a distressed look over a crop top or sports bra, and when it gets colder, you can layer the knit over a long–sleeved top instead (or, if it’s a skirt, wear leggings or tights underneath instead of shorts).

If you’re looking for something that stands out, you could opt for something like the striped jumpers by Wynn Hamlyn or Sarah Regensburger that I’ve suggested below.

If you prefer something a little more subtle, you could pair something like the Anine Bing or Marni vests below with wide–leg jeans and boots for an elegant but eye-catching look.