You may be wondering what in the Brothers Grimm is going on with fashion. Whimsical animal motifs are running rampant, hefty layers are already inescapable despite autumn being in its infancy, and folkloric prints are having their moment in the spotlight.
Yet, no subsection of this fairytale fashion trend shines brighter than farmyard knitwear. What do we mean by that? Jumpers, sweatshirts, cardigans and even hoodies finished with kitsch, pastoral scenes crafted from chunky yarn.
Beloved in the luxury sphere across both menswear and womenswear, farmyard knitwear has been championed by a plethora of cult brands, solidifying its cool-girl status.
Bode, JW Anderson, Paul Smith and Ralph Lauren have conjured up irresistibly sweet, genderless knits worth pinching from your partner’s wardrobe: miniature lake house vistas, lambs frolicking beneath fences, sheepdogs on the roam and bonny children feeding the chickens. You get the picture. Indeed, hunkering down for a spooky season has never looked so chic.
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From high-street heroes to luxury labels, these farmyard knits are taking the agricultural aesthetic to pastures new this season. Shop our favourites below.
Farmyard knits to shop now:
Marguerite Cardigan
Sea
Sea's popular cardigan pairs cosy wool with delicate floral embroidery, bringing a romantic, homespun charm to everyday knitwear with a distinctly whimsical edge.
Intarsia Wool Sweater
JW Anderson
JW Anderson gives classic Fairisle knitwear a fresh farmyard twist with this wool jumper, featuring rows of intarsia-knit pigs, red stripes and blue geometric motifs.
Merino Wool Chore Cardigan
Tbco.
Crafted from 100 per cent merino wool, this soft chore jacket in a sweet pale blue hue will help you gallop into autumn in style.
Corral Sweater
Bode
An uber-luxurious choice hailing from cool-girl label Bode, this tangerine-toned knit is crafted from superfine alpaca for the cosiest addition to your winter wardrobe.
Cecilia Cardigan
Balzac Paris
Balzac Paris’s Cecilia cardigan lends rural-chic dressing a French-girl sensibility, with its classic navy hue and timeless silhouette making it a versatile layering piece.
Epona Jacquard Cardigan
AllSaints
Featuring a rich cognac colourway and a slouchy fit, AllSaints' snug knit is finished with modern logo detailing and equestrian motifs for a fun, Western-infused finish.
Shona Jumper
Monsoon
An affordable pick set to delight countryside dwellers, Monsoon's sheep-clad knit in a timeless chocolate brown shade can be paired with blue jeans and boots for an elevated weekend look.
Off-White Countryside Cornelli Knit Cardigan
Farm Rio
The clue is in the name. Farm Rio's striking cardigan in a cream palette is dotted with whimsy animal outlines, culminating in a conversation-starting layer to wear all autumn long.
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