From high-end designers to high-street stores, the Fair Isle jumper – which takes its name from the traditional knitwear of the island in northern Scotland that lies approximately halfway between mainland Shetland and Orkney – is a staple this season. Some shops are extending the trend to their socks, gloves, scarves and hats, too.
With a range of different takes on the classic design, here is our pick of the most fabulous Fair Isle looks online.
1) Joseph
www.joseph-fashion.com
FAIR ISLE KNIT DOUBLE SWEATER
Traditional Fair Isle colours are combined in this jumper with super-cool neon accents for a contemporary update.
2) Stella McCartney
www.stellamccartney.com
FAIR ISLE CREW NECK JUMPER
Stella took inspiration for this gorgeous sweater from the ones in the 1970s wardrobe of her father, Paul McCartney.
3) Loewe
www.loewe.com
LOEWE SWEATER ARGYLE SLEEVES
With argyle sleeves and a Fair Isle print around the neck, two old-school trends merge here in one luxurious jumper.
4) Toast
www.toa.st
SEAMLESS FAIR ISLE YOKE SWEATER
You’ll exude effortless, wholesome style with this subtle variation on the Fair Isle theme. Don’t miss the Fair Isle gloves, hats and scarves on offer here as well.
5) Boden
www.boden.co.uk
HEATHER FAIR ISLE JUMPER
This fitted sweater, with its single-colour Fair Isle pattern, is perfect off-duty material.
6) Uniqlo
www.uniqlo.com
J.W.ANDERSON FAIR ISLE MOCK NECK SWEATER
And there’s one for the men, too. In two great colourways, this retro sweater – by English designer JW Anderson for Uniqlo – smacks of skiing holidays past. Look out for the men’s Fair Isle socks here, too.
October 2017