Given that the sun began shining here in Northern California only two weeks ago, it is hard for me to believe that autumnal clothing will enter the stores this month. I have to admit that fall is my favorite season despite my indifference to American football, and that is because of the palette and the textures.
I would have been happy pretending that summer will last forever, as it comes close to doing here those years that it begins in April as it ought. But I was reminded of the coming season by the best photo of a fall item that I have seen in 2010. The pictured merino wool Fair Isle sleeveless pullover from Ireland's Inis Meáin Knitting Company is almost enough to warrant a trip to some spot in the southern hemisphere where a tweed jacket and said knitwear could pair happily with gray flannel trousers and a glass of single malt.
If we wait long enough, everything becomes new again, and it appears as though Fair Isle knitwear will be coming back into its own this year, in versions with a nicer hand than the traditional woolens. Not that popularity matters all that much with the classics.
I love this piece, and they are making one with my name on it. Metaphorically speaking, that is.
And now, let us return to the regularly scheduled days of summer.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
The Fall Fair Isle
Photo: Inis Meáin Knitting Company
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You're playing my tune. Very nice.
Beautiful. It's been unseasonably cool here recently and a Fair Isle would have come in handy.
Will,
Are you going to sell any Fair Isle sweaters in your ASW store this year?
I meant to order one of the vests that Drakes had last year, but never got around to it before they took them off their site.
Yes Robin, I will have a couple patterns next month.
"Yes Robin, I will have a couple patterns next month."
.....from Inis? I went on their site via your link and couldn't see this pullover which looks very nice. Brooks Bros actually had some very nice ones last fall but they rapidly disappeared which suggests they were popular. I'm going to London in a couple of weeks but since all the stores will be having their summer sales I don't suppose I'll see any so will keep an eye open for yours.
Yes Joe, from Inis. Support your local blogger. :-)
I hope the pullover pictured is one of them! I don't normally go for Fair Isle but this one is subdued and in its own way elegant. As you say it would pair well with Scotch. Looking forward to seeing your new offerings.
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