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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

Key fashion trends of the season: Men's statement knitwear

key trends: knits: Prada outfit
Jumper, £480, shirt, £255 and trousers, £255
The striped knitwear in Prada's summer collection was an instant hit. This rainbow topped fisherman's breton was our favourite piece. Be inspired to introduce a statement knit into your wardrobe
All by Prada 020 7647 5000 prada.com

Photographer: Kevin Foord
Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons
Photographer's assistant: Roger Bool
Model: Josh Parkinson at selectmodel.com


Shot on location at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Kent, a unique maritime heritage destination with galleries, attractions, iconic buildings and historic ships to explore – open every day from 10am
Photograph: Kevin Foord
key trends: knits: Cardigan
Cardigan, £110
We have it on good authority that this knit is super soft and holds its shape extremely well. If you are broad of chest you might prefer to wear it unbuttoned over a plain tee
By Won Hundred from urbanoutfiiters.com
Photograph: Jeppe Hostrup/PR
key trends: knits: Jumper
Jumper, £95
Top marks in get-the-look-for-less class for this YMC knit. Wear with stone chinos now and washed out shorts for summer
By YMC from my-wardrobe.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: knits: Jumper
Jumper, £110
A pop of London bus red is what every good wardrobe needs. Check out this fetching stripe by knitwear maestro John Smedley
By John Smedley from mrporter.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: knits: Jumper
Jumper, £30
Nice update on the alpine jumper with this yoke detail knit from high street king Topman. We would style it with black chinos and a black jacket with an outdoorsy feel, most likely with a toggle fastening
From topman.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: knits: Jumper
Jumper, £320
The colour block trend shows no sign of abating any time soon, so it makes sense to buy into it now. This is a double whammy style wise as red is set to be THE colour for next season. We'd like to see this under an unstructured navy Cos blazer
By Marni from mrporter.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: knits: Jumper
Jumper, £220
Jolly, isn't it? We rather like this 'wet-paint' stripe in 100% cotton
McQ by Alexander McQueen from my-wardrobe.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: knits: Jumper
Jumper, £220
A classic weekend stripe in seaside blue and white makes for a fresh look. It's still a little early but come summer this will look great with crisp white cotton shorts
By Kitsune from thecorner.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: knits: Jumper
Jumper, £129
This is nice take on colour blocking and stripes. A slightly more understated way to wear the trend that will work effortlessly with your favourite jeans
By Acne from my-wardrobe.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: knits: Jumper
Jumper, £115
If stripes aren't floating Sir's statement knit boat, how about a hounds-tooth instead?
From oliverspencer.co.uk
Photograph: PR
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