Knitwear combines practicality and versatility, and has long been a must-have item in the autumn-winter wardrobe. Nowadays, fast fashion is being replaced by ethical brands and a new wave of creative styles, and the 2025/2026 autumn-winter collection has already demonstrated this trend. In the coming months, knitwear will become bolder, more layered, and more surprising: from lightweight and flowing cardigans to sculptural and fluffy sweaters.
Classic gray
The most practical item of this season: The grey knitted sweater can be seen everywhere in the 2025/2026 autumn-winter collection - from Stella McCartney's fluffy cardigan to Victoria Beckham's dress-like sweater. Cecilie Bahnsen has transformed the round-neck pullover into a delicate sheer blouse and the base of a dress. If you only have one versatile sweater, then choose this one.
Diamond-patterned sweater
The diamond-shaped pattern has gradually become a favorite in people's wardrobes: it attracts much attention, whether in the mass market or luxury brands, from Bottega Veneta, Prada to Gant and Ganni, all of them are eager to adopt it. In its autumn-winter collection, Khaite combined a sweater with vinyl pants and faux fur.
Last year, the catwalk was filled with various draping garments: oversized scarves, capes and double-layered sweaters. In 2025, this trend will continue, with loose sweaters enveloping the body and the styles featuring built-in scarves creating interesting silhouettes.
Loose cardigan
In the past few seasons, short and fitted cardigans have dominated the scene. But this season, the runways are filled with oversized and extra-large items. At Missoni, the models wore three-layered cardigans; at Chanel, a mint green cardigan paired with a scarf demonstrated that in the world of knitwear, "more" means "better".
Knitted suit
Miu Miu has redefined the rules of fashion. In the autumn/winter 2025/2026 collection, the knitwear sets exude a retro charm, paired with patent leather ballet flats, knee-length boots and fur coats. The details reveal the essence: the sleeves of the cardigan playfully drape over the shoulders, creating a casual yet elegant look, and revealing a cone-shaped bra.
Decorative knitwear
One of the highlights of this season is the Gucci lime green cardigan, adorned with beaded details and floral appliqués. Simone Rocha has been reinterpreting knitwear for a long time, embellishing classic pieces with ribbons and embroidery.
"Grandma's" knitted items
At SS Daley, the knitted garments feel like something made by grandma or picked up from a thrift store. There is no pursuit of perfection or fashion here; instead, it is filled with novelty and a sense of nostalgia: sweaters with slogans, animal patterns or rural scenes.
