20 stylish alternatives to the tacky Christmas jumper
5 years ago

20 stylish alternatives to the tacky Christmas jumper

The Independent  

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The novelty Christmas jumper has become as much a mainstay of the festive season as eggnog, mulled wine and family rows - so much so that there’s little excuse for not having one in your wardrobe that there’s little excuse for not having one in your wardrobe nowadays unless you're the actual Grinch. Notorious for featuring flashing lights, colourful pom poms and run-of-the-mill puns like “Prosecco-Ho-Ho-Ho”, Christmas jumpers can easily fall off the acceptability wagon. Similarly, prints like Fair Isle and jacquard manage to nod to festive cheer without diving head first into kitsch, as do versions swathed in delicate embroidery, sequins and shimmering lurex.

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I created a Christmas jumper I can wear every season
3 weeks, 1 day ago

I created a Christmas jumper I can wear every season

BBC  

I created a Christmas jumper I can wear every season Matilda Welin I set myself the task of creating an environmentally friendly, affordable and long-lasting Christmas jumper Matilda Welin sets herself the task of creating an affordable, environmental and long-lasting Christmas jumper, choosing recycled materials over fast fashion. Many organisations, including the non-profit Save the Children, which launched an annual …

How ugly Christmas sweaters went from kitschy tradition to fast-fashion trend.
4 weeks ago

How ugly Christmas sweaters went from kitschy tradition to fast-fashion trend.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. The original “ugly” sweaters were fun because they were earnest and often made with love, even if that love took the form of an ill-fitting and garish garment. “Unsustainable trends like this one contribute to the bigger picture where …

How to style Scandi knitwear this winter
1 month ago

How to style Scandi knitwear this winter

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Fair Isle knits are an iconic celebration of rich patterns and textures, …

12 best Christmas jumpers for all the family this festive season
2 months, 1 week ago

12 best Christmas jumpers for all the family this festive season

The Independent  

With temperatures dropping, advent calendars selling out fast and wishlists to write, Christmas is just around the corner. Whether you’re already in the mood for the festive season, are shopping for matching family Christmas jumpers or are seeking a glittery knit to celebrate, as always, our expert shopping team is here to help. We’ve put a plethora of perfect Christmas …

The best winter woollens to invest in this winter
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The best winter woollens to invest in this winter

The Independent  

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Christmas 2022: Have yourself a kitschy Christmas!
2 years ago

Christmas 2022: Have yourself a kitschy Christmas!

Live Mint  

Appliquéd Fringed Mohair-Blend Scarf Owl's well Jonathan Anderson’s designs for Loewe often feature animals: This vintage owl motif is from the archive of British ceramist Bernard Leach. Available on Mrporter.com; $1,250 Set Of 6 Paper Angels Angel hair Impossibly cute paper angels, pre-cut with slots to assemble them, and a length of string to hang from your tree. Available on …

Next Christmas jumpers 2022: Shop for men, ladies, kids and pets
2 years, 1 month ago

Next Christmas jumpers 2022: Shop for men, ladies, kids and pets

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Green fairisle pattern knitted Christmas jumper: £34, Next.co.uk open image in gallery This …

Aldi Christmas jumpers: For men, women, kids, and dogs
2 years, 1 month ago

Aldi Christmas jumpers: For men, women, kids, and dogs

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Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Aldi ladies’ penguins Christmas jumper: £9.99, Aldi.co.uk open image in gallery Costing less …

Christmas jumpers Joules for the festive season
2 years, 1 month ago

Christmas jumpers Joules for the festive season

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Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The cracking Christmas jumper: £44.95, Joules.com open image in gallery The brilliantly-named cracking …

5 knitwear trends to snuggle up in
2 years, 2 months ago

5 knitwear trends to snuggle up in

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Tom Daley’s knitting patterns are now at John Lewis – shop the cardigans, vests and more
2 years, 10 months ago

Tom Daley’s knitting patterns are now at John Lewis – shop the cardigans, vests and more

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Make a cool, trendy statement in knitwear this winter
3 years, 1 month ago

Make a cool, trendy statement in knitwear this winter

Live Mint  

Whether it’s those itsy-bitsy clingy knit dresses, chunky turtleneck jumpers, sweater crop tops or lurex-mixed concoctions, the consumer is spoilt for choice when it comes to trendy knitwear. Stylist Eshaa Amiin suggests teaming a knit trench with a plain white tee and jeans and finishing off the look with a pair of ankle boots or high top sneakers. Go easy …

What to wear to a Christmas party, even if it is over Zoom
4 years ago

What to wear to a Christmas party, even if it is over Zoom

The Independent  

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Cozy up in the season’s chic sweater dress
4 years ago

Cozy up in the season’s chic sweater dress

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi At Alexander McQueen, designer Sarah Burton created a graphic argyle cardigan dress by piecing together two jumpers Sweater weather is here already, but look beyond those chunky-knit cardigans. At Alexander McQueen, designer Sarah Burton created a graphic argyle cardigan dress by piecing together two jumpers and Altuzarra presented a sweater-skirt combo in an open cable-knit design. A cable …

From novelty to nice the best Christmas jumpers to buy on Amazon
4 years, 1 month ago

From novelty to nice the best Christmas jumpers to buy on Amazon

Daily Mail  

Christmas Jumper Day 2020 is officially on 11 December, so you have nine days to either get out an old sweater from the back of your cupboard or invest in a fabulous new festive jumper. The WearAll Women's Knitted Merry Christmas Jumper is an affordable option at just £11.99 and comes in two colours, black or red, each depicting the …

I wear my Christmas jumper year-round – here's why
5 years ago

I wear my Christmas jumper year-round – here's why

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In fact, last year Hubbub, an …

Vast majority of the 12 million Christmas jumpers sold in the UK this year are made with PLASTIC
5 years, 1 month ago

Vast majority of the 12 million Christmas jumpers sold in the UK this year are made with PLASTIC

Daily Mail  

Christmas jumpers are 'bad for the environment' and are made wholly or partly of plastic, according to environmental charity Hubbub. Research by the environmental charity Hubbub found that out of 100 Christmas jumpers studied 95 per cent were made completely or partially of plastic with acrylic as the most common type of plastic Hubbub found that there are currently 65million …

Best Christmas jumpers 2019: From novelty knits to funny festive sweaters
5 years, 2 months ago

Best Christmas jumpers 2019: From novelty knits to funny festive sweaters

Daily Mail  

With the winter months fast approaching, it will soon be time to get into the festive spirit of Christmas and dust off your favourite Xmas jumpers. Buy now on Dorothy Perkins With it being Boris Johnson's first Christmas as the Prime Minister and Brexit lingering like the winter flu you caught from a colleague, this novelty jumper might be a …

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