We have explored patterned knit, but there are so many sweaters and other knits in the stores this season. Knits are back, but you knew that. Short, long, casual and dressy. We are living the knitted life. Knits are a big trend, and fall is looking even knittier than spring did. Knits come in all sorts of shapes these days. Life remains casual, so sweaters make a lot of sense. Why not come on a tour of some of the stores in the New York. Let’s explore the knitted life.
Layered knits are a trend. A mesh sweater with an oversized vest from Valentino looks great. Especially over a matching mini-skirt.
This faux double-layer sweater from Joie has nice movement. Teture and fringe wins.
R13 unravels the future with this soft cardigan. The deep peach is a winning color.
Fisherman bobbles enliven an oversized pullever.
Isabel Marant lives the knitted life by pairing a fuzzy pink sweater with printed pants. This pairing is a trend as well.
Proenza Schouler widen this orange turtleneck into a statement piece. Volume is important this year.
The long knit coat says throw-away chic. Again the fringe adds the final touch. And the mix of textures works.
Brunello Cuccinelli is known for leading a knitted life. This yummy pointelle cardigan will make for a soft winter.
Mixing different colors of yarn together produces a marled sweater. This one is a classic.
There are even knit bags. Soft pouches from J.W. Anderson offer a cosy look.
Iro always does sweaters. An oversize cable and a tigerish intarsia are cool.
Head to toe knit dressing is also back.
ATM does knit ensembles too. Fine gauge cables and a short skirt are smart.
Cables are everywhere. An oversize fisherman’s sweater from Alice and Olivia makes a point.
Chunky cables with modern asymmetrical lines make a fisherman new again.
Here is another fisherman, and again it is played against a floral print bottom.
Another oversized cable mixed with print pants is part of the trend. This print is larger scale and monochrome.
Max Mara offers cable knit dressing too.The tonal camel looks sharp. As does the Teddy coat.
Cables and colorblocking do go together. The graphic mix of colors pattern work with knit cropped pants. A very modern look.
How many ways can you make a sweaters? By mixing stitches, textures, colors and shapes, you can make so many different kinds of knits. Infinate possibilities exist.
Knit dresses are back too. This beauty from Alexander McQueen mixes zippers and stitches to reveal interesting volumes.
Rick Owens is a master of knits. This slinky dress with a full fashioned opening lets the leg come on out.
Another master of the knit dress is Azzedine Alaia. Both of these looks are beautiful. A skirt with sheer stripes and a cutout top is striking. The animal print minidress is more austere.
And as you start to live the knitted life, do not forget that mixing it up is key. Stand out knit dressing is everywhere. FInd your look and enjoy it.
