Stylish Women Across Europe Have Revived This "Dated" Knitwear Trend Just in Time for Winter—These Are the Chicest Around

Such a classic piece in any wardrobe, we've rounded up the best Fair Isle knits to buy right now for any budget.

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As winter descends upon us, I think it's safe to say that knitwear season is well and truly here. The temperature has dropped and practicality has taken over, with layering up becoming a priority when it comes to getting dressed every morning. In winter, I often find It’s easy to become stuck in a rut of rotating the same outfits, purely for comfort and ease, but this season I’m trying to get one step ahead and build up an array of go-to pieces that keep me warm and look chic at the same time.

Fair isle knits

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A fair isle knit is one of such piece. Once considered 'dated', recently fair isle knits have been spotted on the autumn/winter 2025 runways (see Altuzarra and Khaite) as well as plenty of stylish European women, proving it’s had a contemporary, very chic, upgrade. In 2025, a fair isle knit feels both nostalgic and refined, and is an easy way to look stylish and put-together without much effort. Whether you wear it with jeans and boots, tucked into a satin slip skirt, or layered over a dress, the fair isle knit is a failsafe option on those days when comfort is key.

Fair isle knits

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With my newfound love of fair isle knits front of mind, I decided to round up the best fair isle pieces available right now. I'll certainly be investing in one or two (or three…) myself. Keep cosy out there!

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The Best Fair Isle Knits Under £150:

The Best Fair Isle Knits Under £300:

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Chloe Gallacher
Chloe Gallacher

Chloe Gallacher is a freelance fashion editor based in Essex. After graduating from university with a degree in Journalism, she worked for print publications including Hello! Fashion and You Magazine and has ten years of experience within the fashion industry. She was responsible for trend forecasting, runway reports, curating elevated and engaging shopping pages and articles, travel features, producing still-life shoots and working on the set of editorial and cover shoots, alongside commercial shoots for brands such as Next, Radley, Wyse and Wacoal.