Wool Blend Fair Isle Cardigan

Story

A blanket-like cardigan rich with history

During the 19th century, sea travelers and tradesmen discovered a unique knit pattern on the hats and sweaters of fishermen who hailed from Fair Isle, a tiny piece of land north of Scotland in the Shetland Islands. The Fair Isle knits were woven with geometric patterns in humble color palettes—a style so novel to outsiders it became a must-have for anyone who visited the island. It wasn’t until the 1920s that the Fair Isle sweater became a worldwide hit after being spotted on the Prince of Wales while golfing. Suddenly, members of the upper class had to have a Fair Isle sweater, and the piece we know and love today exists in a million iterations. This chunky cardigan from Schott is a testament to Fair Isle’s heritage, with distinctive small-scale geometric patterns woven from a warm wool blend and outfitted with large buttons.

Features

• Classic Fair Isle knitting pattern with geometric designs
• Wide shawl collar
• Durable large buttons
• 2 front drop pockets

Materials

• 80% Wool, 20% Nylon
• Imported

Sizing

• True to size

Care

• Do not machine wash
• Hang dry

About Schott

Schott jackets have a cult-like fanbase for a whole host of reasons we don't even have the space to cover. But for starters, they are the real-deal OGs of the leather jacket world; we mean it. Their history stretches back far and their influence is without equal. They were the first manufacturer ever to put a zipper on a jacket. A zipper! Back in 1913, Schott motorcycle jackets defined the look as we know it today. Then in 1953, with the release of Marlon Brando's leather-clad turn in “The Wild One,” the moto jacket’s popularity and association with badassery only grew. From there, the Schott leather jacket's connection to youth culture was cemented by the likes of James Dean, and later, The Ramones, along with the early punk scene of downtown New York. We could go on and on about how Schott bomber jackets are still worn by today's rock stars and rebels. But maybe the most persuasive testament to Schott is our own devotion. Our leather jackets are our second skin.