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12 Luxe Women's Sweaters to Gift This Holiday Season

By Melissa Ventosa Martin on December 12, 2017
© Stella McCartney; Prada; Matchesfashion; Givenchy; Balenciaga

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Cardigans rendered with wallpaper florals, crewnecks heralding feminist statements—this season’s most covetable knitwear will excite even the most discerning individuals in your life.

 
Courtesy Loewe

Loewe

This is the first collaboration between Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson and the estate of iconic British textile designer William Morris, one of the founders of the Bloomsbury arts and crafts movement.

William Morris Strawberry Thief knitted jumper, $6,650; loewe.com.

Courtesy Balenciaga

Balenciaga

Inspired by '80s dressing—extreme volume and bold color—this sweater is deconstructed for present day.

Long sleeve roll neck sweater, $1,051; matchesfashion.com.

Courtesy Gabriella Hearst

Gabriella Hearst

The profits of this limited-edition sweater by Gabriella Hearst benefit Planned Parenthood, making it perfect for the politically minded on your list.

Ram-Ovaries 100% merino wool sweater, $699; gabrielahearst.com.

Courtesy Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana

The demure combination of white lace and black wool has become a Dolce signature—and a fashion classic.

Guipure lace-trimmed wool sweater, $975; net-a-porter.com.

Courtesy Prada

Prada

If there is a vintage clothing aficionado on your list, Prada has made the perfect vintage-inspired knit.

Hand-embroidered emerald cardigan, $4,800; prada.com.

Courtesy Chloe

Chloe

For the traditionalist who needs an update on what’s usually the most basic of sweaters, Chloe’s turtleneck has been reimagined in an earthy, '70s herringbone stitch. 

Herringbone sweater in merino wool and cashmere, $1,850; chloe.com.

Courtesy Gucci

Gucci

Combining a jacquard knit, a Lurex ruffle trim, mother-of-pearl buttons, plus a scarf-print silk linking, calling this a “cardigan” isn’t enough.

Intarsia jacquard flowers wool cardigan, $4,100; gucci.com.

Courtesy The Line

Altuzarra

Almost folkloric in its embroidered simplicity, this crewneck from Altuzarra pairs perfectly with denim.

Amalia embroidered knit, $795; theline.com.

Courtesy Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent

Your grandfather’s cardigan—with a French twist. Perfect for your Francophile friend.

Varsity cardigan in jacquard knit, $1,190; ysl.com.

Courtesy Matchesfashion

Joseph

Cut in panels that can be buttoned or unbuttoned, this somewhat complicated knit is perfect for your somewhat complicated friend.

Asymmetric paneled wool sweater, $1,025; matchesfashion.com.

Courtesy Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney

If she loves to borrow her boyfriend’s sweater but wants it done her way, this is the perfect gift.

All is Love crew neck sweater, $896; stellamccartney.com.

Courtesy Givenchy

Givenchy

In true Givenchy style, this has elements of light and dark—black angora embroidered with the house’s signature Pensée motif.

Flower-embroidered angora jumper, $2,195 givenchy.com.

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