Embrace Your Inner Eclectic Grandpa: The Argyle Jumper Is Back – And Better Than Ever

Do you remember where you were scrolling when the eclectic grandpa trend hit your algorithm for the first time? No? Well, neither do we. But, a piece of good news: the dropping mercury can only mean one thing: namely that dressing like David Hockney - the eclectic grandpa blueprint - is back on the agenda and embracing your eccentric self is made easy by one of this season’s hero knits - the argyle jumper.

You might feel inclined to credit this particular jumper to golf-core, too, or even to the coastal grandmother. Pick whichever, because what they all have in common is that they put comfort first without having to make any sartorial sacrifices.

Don’t believe us? Take a closer look at the fashion set, who have already taken the patterned woolly out for a spin during fashion month. The streets were awash with cosy styles in retina-searing brights, making a convincing case for demure dressing that still confers a seriously cool disposition on its wearer.

If you wish to splurge, your first point of call should be Miu Miu, whose delectable cardigans, jumpers and twin sets are somewhat responsible for this sudden reconciliation with the Argyle knit. If, however, you didn’t budget in several grand in your Q4 fiscal planning, fret not, as the high street offers up a conveyor belt of suitable options that are just as good. One design that's been favoured by the fashion fluent of late comes from UK-based Albaray, whose Argyle Stripe Jumper is a timeless staple that offers a subtle take on the trend.

Shop: Abaray's Argyle Stripe Jumper

Elsewhere, Massimo Dutti has a chic, sharp option that’s certainly workwear-appropriate and Ganni’s cool-girl knit already has plenty of fans. Our top tip? Be sure to check the menswear options as there’ll be Argyles aplenty.

Dust off your corduroy slacks, stitch on some elbow patches and fling on your favourite golf jumper — it’s time to get seriously cosy.

Shop: The Best Argyle Jumpers 2024

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Henrik Lischke is the senior fashion features editor at Grazia. Prior to that, he held the role of commerce writer at British Vogue, and was junior fashion editor at The Sunday Times Style. A first-class honours Fashion Journalism graduate from UAL: London College of fashion, Henrik is invariably on the lookout for the newest talent in fashion, that is driving the industry forward, and shining the spotlight on them whenever possible. He’s also got a passion for interiors design and the arts.