Every man should have, and know, the staples of a full rounded wardrobe; and when it comes to winter the one staple every guy should be investing in is a good patterned knit.
Fashionable and cosy too, patterned and fairisle knits are a fashion fail-safe when it comes to winter, and paired with jeans or chinos any man will look on trend this season. So, naturally, HOWL has searched high and low to bring you the best patterned knits this season.
Franklin & Marshall Multi Fair Isle Crew Knit £79.00 available at Urban Outfitters Young Italian brand Franklin & Marshall add a shot of colour to the traditional Fairisle knit and finish it with a contrast ribbed crew neck, cuffs and waist.
Fairisle Jumper £28.50 from ASOS.com This patterned-knit-meets-colour-blocking jumper from ASOS is the best choice for a good splash of colour, bringing some vivid turquoise and reds into your winter wardrobe.
Farah Vintage Ivy Fair Isle Knit £60.00 available at Urban Outfitters This patterned knit from Farah Vintage comes with a variety of bells and whistles including a shawl collar with button closure detail and a removable badge.
Patterned Jumper £19.99 from H&M This cheap, cheerful and colourful H&M creation combines two of the best trends of the season: a patterned knit and elbow patches! Two for the price of one, can’t go wrong there.
Vintage Fairisle Stripe Crew Neck Jumper, by Lyle & Scott £90.00 Available at ASOS.com Iconic British brand Lyle & Scott have taken a bold and youthful twist on the traditional fairisle print, making this jumper an absolute must have for the Christmas season.
Teal Polar Bear Jumper £38.00 from Topman Sure to be seen on many a high street, this Topman Polar Bear knit is sure to be the pick of the season along with the rest of their many, many winter themed knits.
YMC Fairisle Raglan Crew £144.98 available from The Buttery Store (butterystore.co.uk) Arguably the most luxurious knit we’ve seen this season, this YMC jumper is sure to be the envy of all festive fashion followers with intricate patterning and great seasonal tones.
