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fashionables
December 8, 2013

12 Fisherman Sweaters for Winter

By Amy Larocca and Rebecca Ramsey

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Photo: Yousuf Karsh

As the temperature drops this season, take a cue from Hemingway: The ivory classic cable-knit sweater is having a comeback. Click through the gallery ahead to see new interpretations from Pringle of Scotland, Altuzarra, Steven Alan, and more, plus a few vintage shots of cable guys (and gals) for inspiration.

*This article originally appeared in the December 16, 2013 issue of New York Magazine.

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Cable knit turtleneck sweater, $1,295 at Ralph Lauren Photo: Bobby Doherty/Copyright (c) 1998 Hewlett-Packard Company
Cable knit sweater, $40 at Zara Man Photo: Bobby Doherty/Copyright (c) 1998 Hewlett-Packard Company
Hand cable knit cashmere jumper, $1,695 at Pringle of Scotland Photo: Bobby Doherty/Copyright (c) 1998 Hewlett-Packard Company
Elvis Presley, 1960
The Row wool and cashmere blouson sweater, $4,490 at Saks Fifth Avenue Photo: Bobby Doherty/Copyright (c) 1998 Hewlett-Packard Company
Irish fisherman crew, $139 at L.L.Bean Photo: Bobby Doherty/Copyright (c) 1998 Hewlett-Packard Company
Marilyn Monroe, 1960 Photo: Copyright © 20th Century Fox Licensing/Merchandising / Everett Collection
Cable knit pullover, $55 at Gap Photo: Bobby Doherty/Copyright (c) 1998 Hewlett-Packard Company
Cable-knit turtleneck sweater, $98 at J.Crew Photo: Bobby Doherty/Copyright (c) 1998 Hewlett-Packard Company
Michael Bastian hooded cable-knit wool and cashmere sweater, $1,250 at Mr. Porter Photo: Bobby Doherty/Copyright (c) 1998 Hewlett-Packard Company
Steve McQueen, 1968 Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection
Altuzarra Waverley cable-knit sweater, $995 at matchesfashion.com Photo: Copyright (c) 1998 Hewlett-Packard Company
Sandro knit sweater, $390 at Sandro Photo: Bobby Doherty/Copyright (c) 1998 Hewlett-Packard Company
Band of Outsiders beige cable knit contrast sweater, $375 at Saks Fifth Avenue Photo: Bobby Doherty/Copyright (c) 1998 Hewlett-Packard Company
Jean Seberg, 1957 Photo: Copyright (c) 1957 Rex USA. No use without permission.
Mock neck cable sweater, $241 at Steven Alan Photo: Bobby Doherty/Copyright (c) 1998 Hewlett-Packard Company
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