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It’s the end of July, which means we’re well into fall, in terms of fashion. If you’re already craving sweater weather, you are right on time. The menswear shows back in February as well as the ones that just happened in June had a gorgeous show of knitwear.
Fall is one of those tragic treats because it is with us for such a short time each year, but the fashion rocks so hard. A lot is happening right now in style that is influencing attitudes about fashion. Some of the best minds in New York’s fashion scene are on Substack and TikTok. HF Twitter (High Fashion Twitter) is a real real thing. Say what you will about Dimes Square, but it is more informative than a fashion magazine. And the voices on the street are saying that fashion needs to speak to real life. It can’t be this insular thing that only speaks to itself. Right now, we’re seeing so much leak into knitwear trends. Firstly, in the last several years, hand crocheting and knitting has become very popular amongst hobbyist at a volume we haven’t seen since our grandparents’ generation. Second, there has been a lot of media that has been influencing clothes, which we hadn’t seen since TikTok became popular. For a while TikTok was kind of impossible for film and TV costume departments to race against. But now, it’s gained its power back. Challengers has brought the country club preppy look that was beginning to rise very slowly the last couple summers. Tenniswear is everywhere. Similarly Charli xcx’s Brat has obviously spurred clubwear to the front of style, but it’s also added a sense of humor to it.
We’re seeing literature, F1, emo, prep all color the trends of fall 2024, so of course it touches knitwear too.
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Graphics
Image Credit: Getty Images. Minimalism is still on hold. We are living loud. Graphic sweaters are all over the place, and I feel like it’s going to be a while before we go back to simple basic knitwear.
The Elder Statesman Striped Cashmere SweaterThe Elder Statesman makes some of the most standout knitwear in menswear right now.
Found Springs Argyle SweaterOkay NGL I own this sweater because menswear is for everyone. But I love it, and I think you need to be aware of its existence. -
Vests
Image Credit: Getty Images. Sweater vests started creeping in a couple years ago, but I think they’re safely going to be around for a while. They’re a perfect thing for summer nights when it gets chilly, and a great piece to layer over shirts in the winter.
Levi’s Loose Sweater VestThis sweater vest from Levi’s is a gorgeous bright blue color that also comes in heather gray.
Cos Textured Knit TankThis knitted tank is very cool because it has a more relaxed fit than a traditional sweater vest. It lays more like a tank top. -
Collars
Image Credit: Getty Images. It’s the preppy shit I told you about. It’s kind of sporty and kind of European, and we love it.
DUNST Blue Spread Collar SweatshirtThere is so much to love about this sweater, but the devil is always in the details and two of my favorite things are the white rib hem detail and the mother of pearl buttons.
Obey Albert Polo SweaterThis is a really great sweater. It’s got this grid pattern. It’s bratty. What else do you want? -
Cardigans
Image Credit: Getty Images. Cardigans took a break from mainstream some time in the middle of the 2010s, but trust that they’re back and that you’ll probably have one in your closet in the next couple years, so now is a good time to keep an eye out for one you might like.
Kartik Research Distressed Intarsia Cotton CardiganKartik Research is one of the coolest emerging textile designers on the block. He’s from India, but has been doing pop-ups all over New York for a while now.
J. Crew Short-sleeve cotton pointelle-stitch polo cardigan sweaterThis sweater actually combines a few trends right now, but it also can seamlessly go from summer to fall.
