Whether it’s the government’s newly announced roadmap outlining our way back to normality or the tentative first signs of spring, there’s a distinct sense of hope in the air. Not just hope but joy – and our wardrobes are following suit.
Throw off your grey lounge wear! Wave goodbye to your dark winter coat! Spring has sprung and we’re looking for serotonin-boosting pieces which reflect our positive mindset. It may not be sandal season – and we’re definitely not ready for bare skin just yet – but there’s a halfway house keeping us happy in the meantime. Enter: the joyful jumper.
From House of Sunny, the London-based label that creates sun-soaked, scenic views on cropped cardigans, and Lazy Oaf, which has long championed cartoon figures on jolly knits, to Laura Dalgaard’s hand-knitted crew-necks emblazoned with smiley face motifs, brands are offering delightful designs guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Since IRL communication has been hampered by protective face masks and social distancing, perhaps saying it with your chest is best right now? Whether you choose pithy statements à la Rowing Blazers’ take on Princess Di’s favorite knits, or trance-like blends from cult Spanish label Paloma Wool, this season’s jumpers are anything but ordinary.
Click through to find the happiest pieces out there.
Glassworks London Yellow Multi Patterned Crew Neck Jumper, $, available at Glassworks London
Model: 179cm / 5’9″ wearing S/M
Fit: Large to size
Measurements: 1. Chest: 59cm / 2. Length: 57.5cm
Materials: 100% acrylic
Thickness: Moderate
Sheerness: None
Stretch: Low
Lining: None
Care: Gentle wash cold and dry in shade
Lazy Oaf Cosy Cabin Knit Jumper, $, available at Lazy Oaf
Curled up by the cabin fire with a big tasty packet of weird dehydrated food
- Relaxed fit knitted high neck jumper
- All over intarsia knit repeat flowers pattern
- Ribbed cuffs and neckline
- Flared sleeves
- Cotton blend yarn
- Hand wash only
- 60% Cotton | 40% Acrylic
- Made in China
- Recyclable packaging
- Recycled labels
- Vegan product
- Available in S / M / L
H&M Embroidery-Detail Jumper, $, available at H&M
Acrylic 100% Jumper in a soft knit with embroidery Fit for Oversize. Round, rib-trimmed neckline, long, wide sleeves and ribbing at the cuffs and hem.
Ganni Isoli Dropped Shoulder Sweatshirt – Smiley, $, available at Ganni
GANNI SOFTWARE pullover in organic cotton, featuring gathered shoulders, long cuffed balloon sleeves, and an embroidered GANNI sports-jerey logo detail.
85% CERTIFIED ORGANIC COTTON
GANNI Software is our low-impact collection of off-duty pieces. The entire collection is made using responsible fabrics. This piece is made of 85% certified organic cotton. Organic cotton has proven a lower environmental impact than conventional cotton, as it reduces water usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and the amount of chemicals used.
- Smaller silhouette overall, slightly tighter and more cropped than other GANNI SOFTWARE balloon sleeve style
- Crew neckline with pronounced neck hem
- Classic heavyweight, structured, stretchy sweatshirt-fabric with soft and fleece-like inside on reverse side of fabric
- The model is 5¨9 and wears a size S
Molly Goddard Benny Fair Isle Wool Sweater, $, available at MatchesFashion
London-based designer Molly Goddard strikes an uplifting note with this Claus sweater vest, which juxtaposes muted burgundy and bright pink stripes. A celebration of color, it’s knitted in England from warm lambswool to a relaxed shape with ribbed edges.
Gyles & George X Rowing Blazers “I’m A Luxury” Sweater, $, available at Rowing Blazers
Gyles & George created the original “I’m a Luxury” jumper in the early ’80s in a range of colors. One of their sweaters on this design in a soft pink was famously worn by Princess Diana. For the first time since the ’90s, this design is back, produced as an official, exclusive collaboration between Gyles & George and Rowing Blazers.
Wool crew neck sweater, made with love in Portugal from the highest quality yarns. (80% wool, 20% nylon).
Laura Dalgaard Ready Knit / Blue Crew Neck, $, available at Laura Dalgaard
A hand knitted sweater, made in Denmark, from the highest quality Silk Mohair and Alpaca mix from Italian yarn mills, 6 Handmade Bead Patches made by Mayan women from Guatemala ☯️
Paloma Wool Trance Stripe Wool-Blend Sweater, $, available at Liberty London
The Paloma Wool began life as the personal project of Barcelona-based aesthete and artist Paloma Lanna. As an investigation into the act of getting dressed, Lanna creates limited-edition capsule collections alongside complimentary series of photographs. Paloma Wool’s aesthetic code is distinct and the consistent, spreading like wild fire to gain cult status. Explore the label’s sketch-adorned shirts, dusky hued knits and textured, a minimal tailoring.
House Of Sunny The Big Splash, $, available at House of Sunny
This is a 100% Acrylic vegan knit product without the use of wool.
Zara Striped Knit Top, $, available at Zara
Knitwear is an essential addition to a woman’s wardrobe. From Cosy Jumpers to lightweight sweaters, there are smart and casual options that are ready to adapt to work and weekend outfits. Chunky Cardigans and cable-knits are popular options to wear with jeans as well as dresses, while sporty marl sweaters and cotton cardigans make for everyday options.
Gucci Beverly Hills Logo Intarsia Wool Sweater, $, available at MatchesFashion
The amalgamation of well-known places and irreverent design is a recurring, historic theme in Gucci’s collections, revisited through this ivory Beverly Hills sweater. It’s crafted in Italy from warming wool with a bright red cherry intarsia and bordered by ribbed trims to neaten the profile. Wear with a pleated skirt and a pea coat for a confident edit.
Lazy Oaf Lazy Daisy Knitted Jumper, $, available at Lazy Oaf
- Textured knit slight crop sweater
- High rib neck
- Jacquard knit fluffy daisy graphic
- Ribbed cuffs and hem
- Super soft hand feel
- Hand wash only
- 73% acrylic | 4% nylon | 3% elastane
- Made in China
- Recyclable packaging
- Recycled labels
- Vegan product
Isabel Marant Étoile Drussel Gradient Stripe Mohair-Blend Sweater, $, available at MatchesFashion
Isabel Marant Étoile’s pink and red Drussell sweater spotlights the Parisian designer’s formative training at the prestigious design school Studio Berçot. It’s made from soft mohair-blend yarn with a textured finish, shaped to a relaxed fit with dropped shoulder seams and ribbed edges. Keep the bright hue in focus with neutral separates.
The Ragged Priest Striped Brushed Knit Jumper, $, available at Urban Outffiters
Striped jumper by The Ragged Priest, designed with a color-block style and brushed knit fabrication. Boxy fit Ft. a high neck, extreme drop shoulders, long sleeves and contrast ribbed trims.
Joanie Every Cloud Intarsia Knit Jumper, $, available at Joanie
Nothing but blue skies ahead! Do you know your cumulus from your cirrus? Let’s go cloud spotting in Every, our comfy, cool 100% cotton cloud intarsia motif jumper with a knitted bright blue sky and little fluffy clouds, cast in a classic fit shape with a crew neckline and rib detail hem and cuffs. Remember, every cloud has a silver lining.
- Melissa is 5’8″ and is wearing a Small
- Abby is 5’9″ and is wearing a Large
- Regular fit – take your usual size
- 100% cotton
- Crew neckline
- Rib detail hem and cuffs
Lazy Oaf Flower Bed Navy Knit Sweater, $, available at Lazy Oaf
- Super oversized knitted jumper in blue
- Jacquard knit ‘Flower Bed’ motifs in multi colour
- Contrast rib neck trim
- Dropped shoulder
- High neckline
- Wide long sleeves
- Cool hand wash only
- 60% Cotton | 40% Acrylic
ALEXACHUNG Fun Guy Intarsia Jumper, $, available at ALEXACHUNG
This is a shrunken style, size up for a more relaxed fit. Model wears a size S. 100% Wool Hand wash only. Iron on low. Can be dry cleaned. Dry flat.
Glassworks London Navy And White Floral Crew Neck Jumper, $, available at Glassworks London
- Measurements: 1. Chest: 52cm / 2. Length: 57.5cm
- Materials: 100% acrylic
- Thickness: Moderate
- Sheerness: None
- Stretch: Low
- Lining: None
- Care: Gentle wash cold and dry in shade
Birdsong Unisex Cloud Organic Cotton Sweatshirt, $, available at Birdsong
Designed in house by Birdsong and embroidered, ethically and locally by community legend Mona onto a 100% organic cotton EarthPositive® base sweatshirt.
Zara Oversized Knit Polo Shirt, $, available at Zara
POLO WITH LAPEL COLLAR, LONG SLEEVES AND SNAP-BUTTON FASTENING AT THE FRONT.
Charles Jeffrey Loverboy Logo Intarsia Wool-Blend Sweater, $, available at MatchesFashion
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY’s black sweater is adorned with an eclectic mix of patterns in yellow highlighting the label’s directional aesthetic. It’s crafted from wool-blend knit to a loose fit and hallmarked with a Loverboy intarsia knit at the front, then finished with a ribbed neck, cuffs and hem.
- COLOUR: Black
- COMPOSITION: 80% wool, 20% nylon.
- CARE: Dry clean
- Mid-weight intarsia wool
- Ribbed round neck, cuffs and sleeves
- Red and yellow logo and symbols
- Model is a size 08UK and wears a size S (08UK/ 04US/ 40IT/ 36FR)
- Height 5ft 7in/170cm, Full bust 31in/78.5cm, Waist 27.4in/69.7cm, 35in/88.9cm
- Fits true to size
- Falls loose over the shoulders, bust and frame
- Cut for a relax fit
- Elasticated cuff and hemline for a more flexible fitting
The Ragged Priest Jacquard Patchwork Panel Jumper, $, available at Urban Outffiters
Fine knit jumper by The Ragged Priest, designed with a multi print patchwork effect and contrast seams. Boxy fit Ft. a crew neck, drop shoulders, long sleeves and ribbed trims, finished with a cropped length.
Content + Care
– 100% Acrylic
– Machine wash
Size + Fit
– Model is 165cm/5’5″ and wearing size Small
The Ragged Priest
Bold and coveted, The Ragged Priest mixes classic silhouettes and contemporary styles with an effortless touch of edge.
Aries No Problemo Sweatshirt, $, available at Aries
Unisex crew neck sweatshirt made from 100% cotton brushed-back jersey fleece. With a No Problemo screen-printed front graphic.
House Of Sunny Golden Years Landscape, $, available at House of Sunny
This is a 100% Acrylic vegan knit product without the use of wool. Details include recycled labels, swing tags & biodegradable bags.Grass Green color is Awesome.
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