Every wardrobe needs a trophy knit. To qualify for trophy status your jumper needs to feature one of these: an interesting yarn mix, a motif design or statement detail. Top of the class is this dinosaur emblem by Raf Simons for Jil Sander. Here's our pick of the best of the rest…
Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons. Model: Dewi Rees at Select. Grooming: Juliana Sergot. Photographer's assistant: Roger Bool. Shot on location at Snape Maltings, Near Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP17 1SR (snapemaltings.co.uk; 01728 688 303) Photograph: Kevin Foord/Observer
If animal motifs aren't your cup of tea we suggest trying an elegant yarn melange instead. We love this one by French brand Sandro.
mrporter.com Photograph: PR
Readers of a certain age may associate the flying-duck motf with Hilda Ogden's living room wall. Those too young to remember will look great in this sweater.
riverisland.com Photograph: PR
Trust Burberry to deliver on the trophy-knit front. This V-neck style is from the Brit line, so relatively "cheap" for a designer knit.
Burberry Brit, mrporter.com Photograph: PR
The epaulette detail on this jumper elevates it to trophy-knit status.
Next, next.co.uk Photograph: PR
Fashion types often get accused of taking themselves too seriously. Prove them wrong in this witty owl knit.
Humor, asos.com Photograph: PR
Get in touch with your Danish side – adopt "The Killing" detective inspector Sarah Lund's style jumper. Simply wear with jeans and find a bleak landscape.
Lyle and Scott, lyleandscott.com Photograph: PR
OK, we know this isn't "getting the look for less", but we had to show you this unicorn cashmere sweater. We will be watching it when the sales start.
Undercover, mrporter.com Photograph: PR
We like this tonal yoke pattern – it will look most fetching teamed with slim cords and under a navy pea coat.
Reiss, reiss.com Photograph: PR
This pixel knit takes on a modern edge with textural raised dots. Style this jumper with a narrow navy trouser and tan brogues.
Cos, cosstores.com Photograph: PR
