The Microtrend Zara, Mango and Topshop All Have in Common

There are lots of things the high street are specialising in right now: Topshop's shoes are noticeably stronger than ever before, and Zara's take on how to wear floral prints has certainly piqued our interest. But if there's one really unique must-buy item we've spotted as a standout piece across the board it's the crochet top.
Not just any ordinary crochet top, mind you. Not the flimsy, throw-away kind you maybe bought in Ibiza circa 2004. We're talking about bright stripes, rainbow colours and there's even the concept (thanks Zara) of layering one over a shirt in order to receive extra bang for your buck. This is one of those super-niche microtrends that we didn't predict as a big hitter across the affordable price-point realm and yet, each of our favourite high-street stores has wholeheartedly adopted the idea.
From festival fashion to beachside frolicks to Dress Down Fridays, this could well be your new best fashion friend. Scroll down to shop our favourite crochet tops…
Related: Summer's Top Trends to Adopt and Retire, According to an Expert

Hannah Almassi is the Editor in Chief ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK. She joined in 2015 when she launched the UK sister site following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine as fashion news and features editor. With experience in print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 18 years of experience as a journalist, editor and content strategist. Her opinion has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com and she is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits.
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