Welcome to The Essentials, our weekly series highlighting a must-have classic, key to building a timeless, pulled-together closet.
They look right at home in a wood-paneled ski lodge, but the traditional Fair Isle knit was born in Fair Isle itself, a seaside island just south of Scotland. The multi-color knit was catapulted to fame by royals who posed in them for portraits and often donned them during their travels. Still as charming as ever, Fair Isles remain a buzzed-about pattern and an essential cold-weather piece. Weave them into your everyday routine by layering them over button-downs with work trousers, or pairing them with your fave denim and low-top sneakers. Designers also have an affinity for the legacy print, recently introducing punchy color combinations, mixed-media prints, and attaching doily, ladylike collars. If you don't own one already, it's about time you join the club.
1
Fair Isle Yoke Sweater
Free People
freepeople.com
$128.00
This traditional Fair Isle knit is slim enough into tuck into pants or sport under a blazer.
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2
Fair Isle Cardigan
Shop It
alexmill.com
$125.00
Fashioned after vintage knits, this sweet Fair Isle cardigan can be thrown on casually with jeans or paired with a slip dress for the holiday season.
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3
All-Over Fair Isle Knit
Lauren Ralph Lauren
ralphlauren.com
$124.99
This all-over Fair Isle print crewneck knit is slightly oversized to perfectly pair with leggings while lounging at home.
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4
Fringed Fair Isle Sweater
Monse
net-a-porter.com
$890.00
$267.00 (70% off)
Classic Fair Isle sweaters not your vibe? This fringed skull patterned knit will pair with your leather pants and combat boots seamlessly.
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5
Lace Collar Fair Isle Jumper
Miu Miu
farfetch.com
$1,240.00
Introduce variety with this camel hair and lace collar knit.
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6
Fair Isle High Neck Sweater
Produced by a third generation, family-run knitwear company famous for its Fair Isle, this patterned yoke sweater is sure to keep you cozy throughout the cold season.
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7
Cable Knit Fair Isle Sweater
This nubby Fair Isle knit is perfectly poised for for après, whether you plan to hit the slopes or not.
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8
Fair Isle V-Neck Pullover
Tory Burch
toryburch.com
$194.25
Style this wool V-neck over a turtleneck or paired with a collared shirt for a cool collegiate feel.
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9
Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater
L.L.Bean
llbean.com
$74.99
Lean into a heritage Fair Isle crewneck from the pros, who have been crafting their signature sweaters since the 1960s.
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