The original design had buttonholes and buttons at the neck, which were later taken out. you can make the tunic either way, it is optional.
check out this video to see the garment with the buttons:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gowR684DSow

Vogue blurb: “To create the vertical bands of texture and color, this oversized pullover by Shiri Mor is knit - back, front, and sleeves - from side seam to side seam, alternating six rows of reverse stockinette in “Boucle Mohair” with two rows of stockinette in “Thin Merino,” both from Be Sweet. As a final touch, stitches are picked up at the edges for a K2, P2 rib.“

Additional Gauges:
10 sts = 4” in stockinette st

Additional Materials:
Stitch markers

Shown in size medium.

Difficulty Rating: Easy

Knitted Measurements:

* Bust 36 (40,43,46)"/91.5 (101.5, 109, 117) cm
* Length 31.5 (32.75, 33.25, 33.75)”/80 (83,84.5,85.5)cm
* Upper arm 13 (13.5, 14, 14.5)”/33 (34, 35.5, 37) cm

Materials:

* 6 (6,7,7) 50 g balls (each approximately 120 yd/110m) of Be Sweet Boucle Mohair in pale jacaranda
* 4 (4,5,5) 50 g balls of Be Sweet Thin Mohair in pale jacaranda
* One pair size 9 (5.5 mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
* Size 9 (5.5 mm) circular needle, 24”/160 cm long
* stitch markers