The Fair Isle Sweater Is Never Not In Style—Shop 24 of the Best

A cropped wool-blend cardigan in ski-town ready blue, red, and white is calling for shearling boots, dark denim and a great faux fur coat.

A playful take on a classic—Loewe partnered with Kyoto-based ceramic studio, Suna Fujita, on a mohair-blend knit embroidered with piggybacking lemurs that feels highly collectible.

A classic crewneck by queen of cool casual wear, Nili Lotan, this is a piece that will remain in rotation throughout the years. Wear it under a tweedy blazer.

This slouchy mid-weight cardi is by cashmere guru Lisa Yang. We love a classic navy and white combo layered over a white turtleneck for a buttoned-up prep vibe.

Dôen’s back with another perfect knit. The Clarke cardi only looks like it was inherited from a particularly chic auntie. Raglan sleeves, faux horn buttons, and ribbed neck and collar are just some of its super special details.

Sea’s Ayla cardigan is modern and traditional all at once with puffed sleeves and ruffled trims on an inspired interpretation of the pattern. Try it with baggy ivory corduroys.

King of directional prep Thom Browne offers his take on the Fair Isle in a charming gray and red crew neck cardigan. Try it with a pleated mini and loafers to go all in on the vibe.

A plush black and white Fair Isle knit with gold buttons and ribbing at the collar and wrist gives luxe appeal but still feels like just the thing to wear to autumnal activities— from apple orchards to equestrian competitions.

The Great’s aptly named ice rink sweater is a charming throwback to childhood days spent lacing up your skates, but is still somehow perfectly modern with just the right denim.

This alpaca sweater hits right at the waist for an easy-to-wear silhouette with everything from denim to leather in fall shades of brown and tan.

Few do upstate chic quite like Ralph Lauren. This wool-blend sweater is so cozy it can double as a fall jacket with a little layering, and will work just as well on a hike as a it will with jeans for a fireside dinner.

A relaxed shape in a soft blend of cashmere, silk, and mohair in The Row’s signature cool, unexpected design adds up to one of the coolest Fair Isle sweaters we’ve seen. Fireside chats have never looked better.

Loro Piana’s sumptuous cashmere, alpaca, and wool-blend turtleneck brings sweater season to a whole other level. We love this one with fitted trousers and equestrian boots.

Velvet’s heavy-weight knit leverages eye-catching shades of yellow, black, and tan to lighten up the wintry vibe. Pair it with stirrup leggings for weekend jaunts.

Veronica Beard’s alpaca-blend cardigan is as soft as it is wearable. A French blue feels very of-the-moment while still maintaining forever sweater status. Make it workwear-ready with a button down and wool pencil skirt.

Kule is reimagining the classics one piece at a time, and this Fair Isle fits the bill in a minimal color palette that will look just as good après ski as it does for lunch in the city. Just add a cute beanie and over-the-knee boots.

A cream turtleneck is always a good idea, especially when it’s a textural alpaca-blend by New York fashion darling Joseph Altuzarra.

Wool is Woolrich’s game (since 1830, in fact), so it’s no surprise its Fair Isle knit is a revelation in blue, white, and black. We love its simplicity and slightly more fitted appeal.

Suzie Kondi’s slightly cropped cashmere light blue and oatmeal crewneck is what Saturday brunch dreams are made of. Wear it with wide-leg denim and lug sole boots.

Tory Burch’s knitwear never disappoints and this crewneck cardigan in easy black and white is no exception. Layer it over a slip dress for a cozy-chic evening look.

Vince’s nubby gray and white V-neck button-up is perfectly muted. Try it with gray flannel trousers for a lesson in monotone dressing.

Rag & Bone offers a fun feminine take on in this white, pink, and blue crew neck. Try it with a turtleneck and high-waisted jeans.

Ulla Johnson’s Liza cardigan melds animal patterns, fauna prints, and geometric sensibilities into one fitted cardigan that’s bound to become a closet staple. Try it with leather trousers for a dose of the unexpected.

L.L. Bean was founded in 1912 in Maine and this brown and tan knit embodies all of that traditional New England energy in the best way possible. Pair it with an ivory silk maxi skirt for an elegant take on sweater weather.