Upcoming Trend Watch: The Chunky Knit
Jul 31st, 2012 by MrLuxuryFashionGuru
After a quick tour of regional fashion capitals, street-style watching and scrutinising the most directional runways and magazines, here’s an observation: the chunky knit sweater is about to make a comeback in menswear.
After many seasons emphasizing fine-gauge, sheer-knit, closely-fitted sweater styles, the slouchier, manly ease of the heavier gauge sweater is looking fresh and appealing again.
Invoking the confident masculinity of sailors, fishermen, and farmers working with their hands out in the elements, the chunky, round-neck jumper is a classic wardrobe staple that’s due for it’s turn in the spotlight. Chosen correctly, it’s bulk is comforting and flattering to the fit man’s physique, and modern versions are lighter, cooler and come with cropped sleeves, unusual collar details or quirky patterns, making them perfect for wearing on their own, layered with dress shirts, or paired with simple henley tees.
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All photos below courtesy of GQ.com
1st column: Dolce & Gabbana FW2012 2nd column top and bottom
3rd column top: Burberry Prorsum FW2012
3rd column bottom: Hermes FW2012
Right-most: Louis Vuitton SS2013
It’s nice to see that some Harvard law students are interested in fashion. For me I’m obsessed with male fashion for some reason. Thank you for the post