30 Oct What are the latest trends in menswear knitwear?

It seems that there is a relaxed attitude towards knitwear at Christmas, as all kinds of novelty but rather ugly Christmas jumpers are adorned in all sorts of situations. During other times of the year however, men prefer to keep warm and look  rather more stylish in their knitwear garments.

Don’t just get your knitwear out at Christmas but enjoy its benefits at any time of the year. Wool’s natural properties make it the ideal fabric to wear both in warmer and colder weather. To find out more about knitting your own with a Knitting Kit, visit a site like Wool Couture

Bold colours

The first trend, which is a continuation of the summer menswear style of wearing Cuban collared shirts, are sweaters with psychedelic patterns. Over the last three years this trend has increased, with options such as knitwear with colour blocks and sweater vests that harken back to the 1980s.

Marks and Spencer, unknowingly, became the unofficial provider of Christmas jumpers for the clergy in 2021. Its black jumper with the word “believe” in bright colours was a huge hit amongst Church of England priests. Bold jumpers can indeed become rather popular for a range of amusing reasons!

Keep it classic and simple

Knitwear is no exception to the old saying that style will never go out of fashion. Ralph Lauren knitwear is available in a single colour that can be worn with many different outfits, whether they are formal or casual. A V-neck jumper looks great with a shirt with tie and woollen polos for a smart-casual look.

The convenience of layers

A thick cable knit jumper will keep you warm but it can limit your style options due to its bulk. Blazers and suit jackets suddenly don’t fit or look good.

Layers built with a single colour sleeveless sweater or T-shirt with a thin knit will look great under a jacket or blazer. The focal point can be a bolder-coloured sweater.

Tech fabrics

Recently, the trend of using tech fabrics in many different settings exploded. Designers are moving away from synthetic materials which have been designed or coated to be waterproof or moisture-wicking, or UV-resistant, to materials which offer these properties naturally.

Consider using a base layer made of merino, which has the triple benefit of retaining warmth close to your skin, reducing sweat, and controlling odours.