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September 21, 2012

Novel Knits: Say It With a Sweater

By rebecca ramsey

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Now that we’re all familiar with fall’s major trends — the nineties, fur, baroque, black — we’d like to give a shout-out to a less-discussed (but no less in-your-face) trend: novelty sweaters. Whether they feature bedazzled graphics, camo prints, witty phrases or a trompe l’oeil scarf, they’re a throwback to the eighties, when logos, Benetton, and the Fresh Prince reigned supreme. Nostalgic as well as fashionable, Marc by Marc Jacobs’s colorful zig-zag pattern evokes your grandmother’s handknit afghan. Markus Lupfer’s thought-bubble sweater reminds us of Garfield’s sarcastic quips. Versus puts its signature lion logo — très Trump! très chic! — front and center. And Marni and Kenzo have you covered, Cliff Huxtable style. These sweaters do more than keep you warm, they make one of the season’s more optimistic statements. Click ahead to see 35 of fall’s best novelty knits.

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Markus Lupfer Wow! Merino Wool Sweater $490 at Net-a-Porter
Altuzarra Chunky-Knit Horse Sweater $895 at Farfetch
Nasty Gal Data Sweater $128 at Nasty Gal
O'2nd Multicolor Cable Sweater $395 at Barney's
Stella McCartney Intarsia Wool Sweater $915 at Net-a-Porter
Pins and Needles Embroidered-French-Phrase Sweater ("Your Sweater Is Stupid") $59 at Urban Outfitters
Jil Sander Wool Sweater $500 at Net-a-Porter
River Island Chelsea Girl Intarsia Sweater $55.19 at ASOS
Aubin & Wills Portland Fox Intarsia Sweater $215 at Net-a-Porter
3.1 Phillip Lim Digital Brindle Pullover $450 at Farfetch
Mulberry Tiger-Print Angora Belted Cardigan $670 at Net-a-Porter
Rag & Bone Kari Sweater $495 at Barney's
TopShop Knitted Camouflage Jumper $80 at Topshop
Rebecca Taylor Intarsia Sweater $495 at Rebecca Taylor
J.Crew Collection Cashmere Polka-Dot Sweater $268 at J.Crew
Kenzo-Patterend Wool-Blend Sweater $445 at Net-a-Porter
Suno Navy Rose Knit Sweater $395 at SSense
Versus Intarsia Mohair-Blend Sweater $425 at Net-a-Porter
ASOS Shut Up Sweater $51.74 at ASOS
Marc by Marc Jacobs Nikolai Sweater $250 at Net-a-Porter
Diesel Black Gold Molty Sweater $525 at Diesel
Joseph Intarsia Alpaca Sleeveless Sweater $495 at Net-a-Porter
Acne Lia Camo Wool Sweater $320 at Net-a-Porter
Warehouse Horse Sweater $80 at Warehouse
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Intarsia Wool and Raccoon Sweater $495 at Net-a-Porter
MHL by Margaret Howell Striped Wool Sweater $260 at Net-a-Porter
Banjo & Matilda Peace Intarsia Cashmere Sweater $345 at Net-a-Porter
Comme des Garçons Colorblock Sweater $580 at Barney's
Joie Eloisa Motorcycle Sweater $334 at Neiman Marcus
Marni Striped Wool-Blend and Checked Tweed Sweater $610 at Net-a-Porter
J.W. Anderson for TopShop Ghost Handknit Sweater $139.99 at TopShop
Paul & Joe Sister Chunky-Knit Cardi-Coat $385 at Net-a-Porter
Richard Nicoll Checked-Front Wool and Cashmere Sweater $710 at Net-a-Porter
Mango Cable-Knit Striped Cotton Jumper 59.99 at Mango
The Ugly Sweater Shop "Words With Friends Tacky Sweater" $50 at The Ugly Sweater Shop
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