Eight Mohair Sweaters With Serious Staying Power
Mohair sweaters and cardigans are a guaranteed win in fall and winter. Shop shaggy options from across the luxury spectrum here.
In 1993, Nirvana played MTV Unplugged, and Kurt Cobain wore an outfit that has gone down in history. Canvas sneakers, worn-in stonewashed jeans, a layered shirt and T-shirt, and, most notably, a hairy green mohair cardigan. The cardigan would sell for $334,000 at a charity auction in 2019.
Of course, Cobain was the reason that this particular cardigan is so iconic, but there are so many reasons to love them. The fact that mohair sweaters are still a big topic in the fall/winter trend conversation speaks volumes about their versatility and staying power. Seeing punchy takes from names like Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY, Andersson Bell, and Martine Rose, nothing suggests that designer mohair is going anywhere soon.
Featured In This Image: Devá States Sweater.
One of the major attractions of mohair as a fabric is its beautiful texture. The hairy wool often takes precedence over bold graphics, but the warped pattern of this Devá States sweater remains a prime focus, amplified by the mohair construction.
Featured In This Image: Wooyoungmi Sweater.
One of the most exciting Korean fashion brands of the moment is Wooyoungmi. The designer’s FW23 collection features a range of highlights, one of which is this striking mohair sweater for men. Two red mountains dominate the scene, jumping from the black backdrop; it’s a dramatic jacquard graphic that makes the sweater a focal point of an outfit.
Featured In This Image: White Mountaineering®︎ Sweater.
Alongside gorpcore staples like fleeces and hiking pants, this brushed mohair sweater really stands out in White Mountaineering®︎’s latest collection. A loose hem means that the piece drops effortlessly and lends itself to layered outfits.
Featured In This Image: KidSuper Cardigan.
Made of pure mohair, this brushed cardigan is a focus on fabric. The cream hue is broken only by contrasting blue figures to the waist and text to the back. Aside from that, the ethereal cream mohair is left to do its thing, bringing textural mastery to pared-back ensembles.
Featured In This Image: Martine Rose Sweater.
Eros, the personification of desire, takes pride of place on this shaggy sweater, but the real object of our love is the wildly oversize arm. Martine Rose’s ability to bring new personality to classic pieces is unmatched and the dramatic proportions of this V-neck sweater bring that into sharp focus.
Featured In This Image: Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Sweater.
Knit sweaters are cute, there’s no way around it. This fact is especially unavoidable when they have built-in, ear-adorned balaclavas. Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY has offered ear-decorated headwear for several seasons now, making it something of a signature. Wear this piece as a roll-neck when doing business, and pull on the ears when the party begins.
Featured In This Image: Thom Browne Cardigan.
This dachshund-core cardigan from Thom Browne also rides the cute knitwear wave. But, while looking to playful intarsia graphics is a signature of the label, so is creating some of the highest-quality garments on the market. This mohair cardigan fits both of those molds. Speaking to SSENSE, Browne drilled this concept home: “We represent, I think, an interesting idea of individuality. I feel like our true customer is pretty true to themselves, and they feel that in the collections. And the quality, of course.”
Featured In This Image: Andersson Bell Sweater.
Andersson Bell knitwear is usually identified by a healthy amount of distressing. The ADSB mohair sweater doesn’t break this habit. Featuring laddered rips throughout and embroidered ADSB lettering to the waist, it goes well beyond being your average green wool sweater.
- Date: October 3, 2023
