This Classic Fall Staple Is in the Fashion Spotlight—27 Styles Worth Buying This Season

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While the word "cardigan" may not exactly set your pulse racing, it's clear the classic staple is having a major moment this season. The humble basic never really left the runways or our wardrobes, but there was a fresh deluge of styles and iterations in the fall/winter 2024 collections that made us sit up and take note of the often-overlooked piece. Designers displayed the unassuming basic front and center, from bouclé styles at Chanel to structured silhouettes at Stella McCartney and prim pink pieces at Prada. Each collection gave their own twist to the unassuming knit.

Versatile and practical for fall—whether you style it with an A-line skirt or a low-rise pair of jeans—the librarian-esque knit will be a hero in your wardrobe. Opt for one in this season's biggest color trends, such as olive green, brown, or burgundy, for a trend-forward look. If you want to update your wardrobe with some fresh styles this season, keep scrolling as I share a whole host of new styles to get you excited about the French girl–loved staple.

On the Runway

Woman in pink cardigan on the Prada runway.

(Image credit: Prada/Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Woman in beige cardigan and knit skirt on Ferragamo runway.

(Image credit: Ferragamo/Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Woman in Fair Isle cardigan on runway.

(Image credit: No.21/Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Woman in nayy cardigan and floral skirt on the Miu Miu runway.

(Image credit: Miu Miu/Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Woman in cardigan on Gucci runway.

(Image credit: Gucci/Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Woman in bouclé cardigan on the Chanel runway.

(Image credit: Chanel/Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Shop Our Favorite Cardigans for Fall

Judith Jones
Judith Jones
Associate Shopping Director

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.

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