Sweater Weather

FOR THE NANCY MEYERS LOVER

Is your pinterest board a cross between the English cottage from The Holiday and the Santa Barbara abode It’s Complicated? You don’t need to tell me twice. I already know you dream of Diane Keaton’s coastal soft white turtleneck sweaters and Meryl Streep’s laid back California knits. As the queen of the classics, Jenni Kayne’s dramatically oversized slouchy cardigan in soft, pure cashmere or Cashmere Porter Turtleneck will make you feel like a Nancy Meyers heroine. Soft and subtle, these pieces are crafted with high quality cashmere and are designed with timeless silhouettes. Made in tones like classic oatmeal, ivory/toast, cream, and undyed stones, Kayne’s collections have perfected classic coastal minimalism. For colorful variations, look to Gigi Hadid’s Guest in Residence rainbow toned Après Ski options.

FOR THE MOTIF MAVERICKS

If you view sweaters as the perfect vehicle to make a visible statement, look no further than LOEFFLER RANDALL and BODE. New York independent label Loeffler Randall has perfected hand-crafted girlish charm. From gingham to floral accents, they have you covered. Dress up with these wholesome but flirty floral motif sweatervests. From abstract colorblocking inspired by modernist painters to embroidered animal knits, Bode creates eccentric knits that balance historical old school energy with quirky designs. Think seventies maximalism meets fifties heritage. Crafted by artisans in Peru and Romania, these unique quality wool sweaters are meant to be treated as personal heirlooms to be passed down for generations. Several of the designs are inspired by sweaters worn by members of designer Emily Bode’s family. No matter your choice, these vibrant and tongue-in-cheek knits will make you stand out from the crowd.

FOR THE PREP PRINCES/PRINCESSES

Forget Ralph Lauren Christams, you’ve had an image of JFK in a fisherman sweater on your moodboard since day one. The Talented Mr. Ripley is at the top of your Letterboxd favorites. You make Upper East Side runs to Ralph’s your entire personality (as you should, the vibes are immaculate). You wish you could steal Blair Waldorf’s buttoned up cashmere knits and Nate Archibald’s slouchy cardigans. Whether you lean towards a Morehouse-inspired heritage knit or a classic Ralph Lauren bear sweater, prep icons from legacy brands will carry you through a timeless and tartan holiday. From J. Crew to Rowing Blazers, cold weather classics include Fair Isle icons, pastel turtlenecks, Après-ski jumpers. Here are some timeless pieces that will never go out of style.

FOR THE SOHO SAVANTS

As soon as the leaves turned red, you put an Acne Studios scarf in your cart. You listened to Brat before it was cool. Jacob Elordi is your streetwear icon. Dover Street Market is your stopping ground. Because anything below 14th street is your playground, if a sweater can’t take you from day to night, it’s being left at the door. From the Stockholm-based Scandinavian cool brand to the cult-followed Attico, you search for intriguing patterns, runway silhouettes, and out-of-the box techniques. Here are some sweaters to warm up your cool taste.