All About M.E. | Cable Knit Sweaters

From left: Mixed media cable hoodie by Sacai, $715; Cable knit sweater by Inis Meain, $525. Both available at Barneys.

There is something about the crisp October air that drives people outside. Many think Summer is the time to be adventurous, but when the leaves rustle in the streets, you just want to savor each moment.

Moments like watching football on Sunday, drinking Sam Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale, devouring mouth-watering apple pie, and even wandering through the park makes Autumn special. What makes it more special is the essential cable knit sweater.

Cable Patterns of sweaters by Ted Baker & Gant.

Known for its intricate fisherman’s knot design and thick wool material, this sweater, originally known as the Aran sweater, has been keeping men warm for centuries. In the 1890s, off the coast of Ireland, the Aran Islands began exporting these sweaters worn by its townsmen, and sweater boomed in the 1950s.

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From legends like Steve McQueen to newcomers like Sean O’Pry, these men have enjoyed this timeless sweater thanks to designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger. Their designs have modernized this iconic piece that can easily be worn with anything and everything.

From your favorite pair of ripped jeans to your fitted suit, this sweater is fit for any situation that life throws at you. Look no further than Uniqlo, J.Crew, LaCoste, and others to find the right style of this perfect Fall necessity.

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