You could be forgiven for assuming that some of autumn/winter 2024’s biggest trends had been lifted from the wardrobe of a country club grandpa circa 1995: the suede loafers, the pinstripe tailoring, the cosy woollen coats, and the pièce de résistance: the golf jumper. Of course, “golf jumper” is a loose term (we imagine those who actually play the sport might quibble over our definition), but essentially, it’s the sort of jumper that would come up if you searched for “golfer costume” on Google: featuring an Argyle pattern in a rainbow of shades.
Originally derived from the tartan of Clan Campbell of Argyll in western Scotland, the Argyle print was popularised by the British brand Pringle in the early 20th century and, thanks to the Duke Of Windsor, became popular through the 1920s. While it may have taken on slightly fusty associations in the intervening years, we saw the classic intarsia knit start to creep its way back into the fashion conversation at the autumn/winter 2022 shows via the agenda-setting designs of Miu Miu, before gathering momentum through 2023 and into autumn/winter 2024.
As is often the case with runway trends, it has taken a few seasons for it to trickle into the mainstream market, but now we can safely say that the Argyle knit is solidly in the shopping spotlight, embraced by high-street and high-end brands alike – from Bottega Veneta and Prada to Gant and Ganni – in the form of deconstructed cardigans, polos and classic crew-necks. Don’t forget to check out the offering at vintage and second-hand shops – particularly in the menswear sections – for some great options at a reasonable price point.
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Lean into the Argyle knit’s British eccentricity by styling it with print-clashing trousers or a leather skirt. We love how Rave Review gave it a more avant-garde, deconstructed look in its spring/summer 2024 show – a mood echoed at Maison Margiela and Bottega Venegta. Christian Dior, meanwhile, styled it on the resort 2025 runway with a Gaelic tartan skirt and toughed-up punk accessories.
Scroll down to see and shop our edit of Argyle knits.
